Anxiety disorders include constant anxious thoughts about future attacks and repeated unexpected panic attacks. Those having PTSD symptoms suffer from social anxiety disorder where they have intense fears and avoid social situations when they are likely to be observed by others.
Why is PTSD not an anxiety disorder?
Considerable research has demonstrated that PTSD entails multiple emotions (e.g., guilt, shame, anger) outside of the fear/anxiety spectrum [13,14], thus providing evidence inconsistent with inclusion of PTSD with the anxiety disorders.
Is PTSD anxiety or fear?
Hallmark symptoms of PTSD include the expression of fear or anxiety as evidenced by reexperiencing of the traumatic event, distress upon reminders of the trauma, avoidance of trauma reminders, persistent negative cognitions about oneself and ongoing threat, and hyperarousal.
Is PTSD a fear?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that some people get after seeing or living through a dangerous event. When in danger, it's natural to feel afraid. This fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to prepare to defend against the danger or to avoid it.