What’s the Difference?
People often confuse panic attacks and anxiety attacks, but they’re not the same. Knowing the difference can help you understand your symptoms and find the right treatment.
What Is a Panic Attack?
A panic attack is a sudden wave of intense fear or discomfort. It usually comes out of nowhere and peaks within minutes.
Common symptoms:
- Fast heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Feeling like you’re losing control
These attacks can feel like a medical emergency, but they’re not dangerous. If they happen often, you might have panic disorder.1
What Is an Anxiety Attack?
An anxiety attack builds up slowly. It’s usually triggered by stress or worry.
Common symptoms:
- Feeling nervous or tense
- Trouble sleeping
- Racing thoughts
- Muscle tension
- Difficulty concentrating
Unlike panic attacks, anxiety attacks don’t usually cause intense physical symptoms. They’re more about ongoing worry.2
Quick Comparison
What Is Panic Disorder?
If panic attacks happen often and you live in fear of the next one, you might have panic disorder. It can affect your daily life and lead to avoiding places or situations.3
How Freespira Can Help
Freespira is a medication-free, FDA-cleared treatment that helps people with panic disorder. It works by retraining your breathing and reducing your body’s sensitivity to carbon dioxide (CO₂)—a key trigger for panic attacks.
In just 28 days, Freespira helps:
- Stop panic attacks
- Reduce symptoms long-term
- Improve quality of life
Clinical results:
- 86% of users were panic-free after treatment
- 73% stayed panic-free after 12 months4
Panic and anxiety attacks are different, but both are treatable. If panic attacks or anxiety attacks are disrupting your life, Freespira offers a proven, drug-free solution.
Learn how Freespira’s breathing-based therapy can stop panic and anxiety attacks in 28 days.
