How do I know if I'm really having a panic attack or if I'm just freaking out?

Panic attacks often feature more serious physical symptoms than just freaking out (i.e., high anxiety). For example, panic attacks frequently involve racing heart beats, hyperventilation, and tingling or numbness either localized or throughout the body, Additionally, panic attacks are accompanied by thoughts of impending doom (e.g., "I'm dying" or "Something terrible is about to happen).

From my experience, it depends on the situation. If you're able to quickly get out of the panic by taking deep breaths, you are probably just freaking out. But if you're really anxious and it takes you a while to calm down, that is most likely a panic attack. Remember that we are all different. During panic attacks, I love to drink tea, write, blog or sleep (if I can). This is very different for each and every one of us. Try and figure out what helps you find your breath and focus on calming down. You're so great and you can do it, xx.

Freaking out its just wen you cant control yourself about something, panic attack its worst, you really feel that you are dying, you feel terrifying about something that you dont even know and you cant explain to no one.

For me the difference is so noticeable , I start to become light sensitive, sweat, struggle to breathe ...There can be palpitations nausea and sometimes even vomiting. I don't know about other people that's just from my experiences x 💛

Well what you describe can simply be the same thing as "freaking out" is often a panic attack. Each panic attack is different and they can be stronger or weaker depending on situations so its likely you're experiencing minor panic attacks.

Heart palpitations that you can feel through your chest, tightness within your chest, sweating, breathing problems, difficulty concentrating and dizziness are usually associated with a panic attack as well as in some cases a lack of motor control.

Freak out moments, that I know, unleash freedom to live. Generalized panic attacks is medically induced; seeking help in which best suits you gives you the answers you need.

A panic attack is a lot more serious than just "freaking out". Freaking out may make you feel really irritated but a panic attack comes with a lot of physical symptoms like sweating, nausea, light headness, racing heart etc. When I had one, I couldn't stand and was pretty scared. It's very different.

Notice how your body is behaving. Hyperventilation, sever shaking, and rapid heartbeat are just a few ways of identifying a panic attack.

Panic Attacks are usually short (a few seconds to a few minutes) of feeling restless, paralyzed, or disabled. These are caused by crippling anxiety. "Freaking out" is less severe and probably longer lived and/or easier to stop.