The psychology profession does not make any distinction between an anxiety attack and a panic attack, and considers an anxiety attack to be another name for a panic attack. However, it may be appropriate to consider an anxiety attack as a less severe attack than a panic attack. An anxiety attack is a suddenly occurring attack of excessive anxiety. An anxiety attack may also be a panic attack if it includes irrational feelings of panic, terror, or fear. ...more »
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A sudden acute episode of intense anxiety and feelings of panic - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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