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A sudden episode of intense anxiety or fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
焦虑发作通常持续几分钟到半小时，症状包括出汗和颤抖。
Anxiety attacks typically last from a few minutes to half an hour, with symptoms including sweating and trembling.
Distinct from generalized anxiety; characterized by sudden onset and acute symptoms.
'焦虑发作' refers to a sudden episode, while '焦虑症' (generalized anxiety disorder) describes persistent, chronic anxiety. Think of 发作 as a 'flare-up' or 'outbreak.'
Always use '焦虑发作' in medical/psychological contexts. Avoid using it casually to describe general worry or stress.
焦虑 (jiāolǜ) means 'anxiety' or 'worry,' combining 焦 (burning/impatient) and 虑 (to consider). 发作 (fāzuò) means 'to break out' or 'to occur,' often used in medical contexts for sudden episodes (e.g., 癫痫发作 for seizures). The phrase describes the sudden onset of anxiety symptoms.
Commonly used in clinical psychology and self-help contexts. Not to be confused with '焦虑症' (generalized anxiety disorder), which refers to chronic anxiety rather than episodic attacks.