What is difference between an anxiety attack and panic attack?

Anxiety attacks and panic attacks share similar symptoms. It is important to recognise when you are experiencing a panic or anxiety attack as this way, you will be able to control each appropriately. 

Symptoms of an anxiety attack include:

• Apprehension and worry.
• Distress.
• Restlessness.

Symptoms of a panic attack include:

• Fear of dying or losing control.
• A sense of detachment from the world. 
• Racing heart.
• Headache
• Sweating.

Whilst each of these symptoms can indicate both panic and anxiety attack however, a panic attack may occur at random without an obvious cause. Whereas, an anxiety attack may not come on as suddenly and may have an obvious cause.