Panic Attack Causes
An Overview Of Panic Attack Causes
Let’s take a look at underlying panic attack causes. Unfortunately, as yet, it is not completely understood what the root causes for panic attacks are, however it is believed to be due to a combination of any of the following physical and psychological factors that appear to predispose individuals to suffering from panic attacks and or panic disorder.
Panic attacks causes:
A chemical imbalance in the brain may also be one of the main panic attack causes. The chemicals involved are neurotransmitters that are naturally occurring chemicals in the brain and in individuals who have an imbalance of these chemicals panic attacks are more likely to occur although more research still needs to be done.
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The natural flight or fight response of the body is also a main panic attack cause. This is one of the bodies prime defence mechanisms and helps the body stay out of danger. When the body is faced with a dangerous situation the body releases hormones like adrenalin. This naturally causes increased heart rate and breathing rate. This prepares the body for exercise and to cope with dangerous or stressful situations.
It is believed that in sufferers of panic attacks this ‘flight or fight’ approach may be triggered abnormally, at the wrong times and to an excessive degree thus resulting in panic attacks. Here are a few possible triggers of an inappropriate flight or fight response: claustrophobic conditions, chronic stress, excessive caffeine intake, illness, acute stress, habitual hyperventilation, strenuous physical activities and/or an abrupt change of environment.
Life traumas that may have occurred many years ago or more recently can cause feelings of anxiety and panic to be triggered. Events such as significant bereavements are typical examples although there are many other such possible events of suitable magnitude such as losing a spouse, becoming a parent, or obtaining or losing a job but any event that causes high levels of stress or simply the continuing high levels of stress of a lifestyle could be the trigger.
Whilst the precise nature of the level of threat is unknown having a close family member who suffers from panic disorder does appear to increase the chances that you will also suffer from panic attacks so there may be some sort of genetic predisposition involved in causing panic attacks.
Prior to a panic attack some of all of the following signs/symptoms may be present giving an indication for friends, bystanders and the individual themselves: withdrawal from groups and social interaction, irritability, communication difficulties, over eating or loss of appetite, becoming easily exhausted, insomnia and restlessness.
Often the individual themselves will be able to recognise when they are about to have an attack and make appropriate preparations and warn those around them.
As you can see panic attack causes are many and varied and it is difficult to put your finger on the exact reasons without doing specific research on that individual and considering all the options. It should be noted though that many people suffer from panic attacks at some point in their lives and that panic attacks do pass and are unlikely to cause any further complications or lasting health problems.