Anxiety or stress?

[StressedAndDepressed]

Is there a difference, if so can someone tell me what it is?

Also, is this situation a panic attack or standard anxiety/stress?...

I have problems with crowds of people. If I go into a fairly busy shopping area and a few people walk towards me, I find it very difficult. The problem is worse if someone gets in (what I consider) to be my space. I can get shaky and a need to get out of their way. It can take a while to calm down from this sort of situation.

:shrug:

[CONS]

That problem is very natural, we all have issues with strangers who get in our space.

[lleksam]

There is a difference.

Stress can cause anxiety and anxiety can cause stress.