The difference between panic disorder and depression, based on my experience, is like this.

Difference between panic disorder and depression

 

Having experienced both panic disorder and depression, I really felt that they are completely different.

 

Panic disorder is when suddenly, without any reason, a wave of anxiety rushes in, causing my heart to pound and making me feel like I can't breathe.

It felt really scary, like falling into an uncontrollable fear.

Even in situations that are not a big deal, I suddenly felt short of breath, and moments when I wondered, "Why am I like this?" often came.

 

 

On the other hand, depression feels different.

If panic disorder is sudden fear, depression was an emotion that weighed heavily on me all day long.

Nothing seems enjoyable, and everything feels bothersome and meaningless.

I found it hard to get up in the morning, and I didn't want to meet people... I just felt like I was trapped in a dark fog all the time.

 

 

Both emotions are difficult, but I think they each affected me in their own way.

Still, I think it's really important to have hope that things can improve while receiving help from professionals.

I am learning how to take better care of myself through these experiences.