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What is the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack?

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One in the same: There is no difference. Some people say looeyville; others say luhvillle. In other words, a panic attack and an anxiety attack are literally the same thing. :).

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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