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

For me, when I'm having a panic attack my breathing is hard to control and I find it hard to keep my breath in. When I'm just freaking out, which is still horrible, I can keep control of my breathing.

Panic attacks are usually harder to control and involve much more irrational thoughts than "just freaking out." Usually, if you're just "freaking out," you can control your breathing easier and stop yourself from worrying much further. If you have any more troubles, feel free to contact me!

If you have any of these symptoms you are most likely having a panic attack. Shortness of breath or hyperventilation. Heart palpitations or a racing heart. Chest pain or discomfort. Trembling or shaking. Choking feeling. Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings.Sweating Nausea or upset stomach Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint Numbness or tingling sensations Hot or cold flashes Fear of dying, losing control, or going crazy.

Panic attacks usually give you physical symptoms and freaking out seems a bit normal, panic attack are less normal.

Panic attacks usually leave you short of breath gasping. you struggle to think and can even pass out.

To me, they are the same thing. Freaking out and panic are very similar. When you feel like you aren't in control of your feelings or emotions, you are most likely having a panic attack. Try to breathe and regain focus.

Depense symptoms if get like heart race ,, sheking hand ,,, anxious,,, namness etc,,, its panic....

usually that is a panic attack and I just suggesting distracting yourself. it's a pain I know.......

they're usually the same. panic attacks are much more intense though. it doesn't matter how you call/ describe them, you should address the cause of your problems. remember that fear doesn't exist, it's just a product of your imagination

I see freaking out as a level of panic attack, and for that I don't see a difference. Usually a "freak out" comes before a full blown panic attack, and I can usually curb that by focusing on breathing and thinking through what is causing the "freak out." If I can't and it escalates, then I strictly focus on bringing myself back to center, then I tackle the trigger.