Social anxiety panic attacks are like having two distinctly different disorders compounded into one.
Social phobia disorder is difficult to deal with and life changing.
Having panic disorder associated with the social phobia doubles the difficulty of this disorder.
But what is the difference between this type of attack and general panic disorder? The Difference Social anxiety panic attacks are much different than the average general panic disorder.
A general attack is not associated with social phobia and it's cause is often unknown.
Those with general panic disorder will often avoid certain places but not because of social interaction, but because of their fear of an unpredictable attack.
The Cause The cause of a social phobia disorder panic attack is the direct result of anxiety from a social situation of interaction leading to a panic attack.
People with this disorder avoid certain places and situations because of their social anxiety, and then later because they know their anxiety might lead to another panic attack.
Because the cause is known, the anxiety disorder itself is treated primarily, rather than the panic.
Social anxiety disorder is the root of the problem.
Other Possibilities An attack can also be a symptom of another serious mental health condition.
It is extremely important that you get a correct diagnosis from a health professional if you feel you might be suffering from a mental health disorder.
Never be afraid to seek a second or third opinion if you feel your doctor is not diagnosing you properly.