I was kinda ignorant that there was a "technical" difference.

Anxiety may make you avoid something (I will not go to the mall because strangers make me uncomfortable).

Panic is being at the mall and HAVING to flee from it.

Today I was in a staff meeting (a weekly thing). The meetings are always uncomfortable for me, but I manage (with a lot of leg tremors). Today my new boss announced that he wants everyone in the group to come up with two or three things that they could give a half hour presentation to the group regarding their job.

FREAK OUT TIME.

I did not flee the meeting, but I could no longer think. Meeting end, I return to my desk. Grab my self harming tools and FLEE to the bathroom to "cope".

So is that panic or anxiety?