What is the Cause of Panic Attacks?
By Chris Hunter
Your Genes:
There has been significant research that has found that panic and anxiety disorders run in our genes. Which means like most things, while you can monitor and control through environment forces, your likelihood of having a panic attack issue is based on if your family members do or have. The type of family and upbringing you have can also play a role in what level of anxiety levels you have. So if you grew up in a dysfunctional home, where you were always being left alone, perhaps you may start to get them when you feel like someone is leaving you.
Fight or Flight
When we are faced with a reasonably anxious situation, like being verbally or physically attacked, our body reacts with our fight or flight mechanisms. This means our body tenses the muscles, floods the brain with adrenalin and pumps our heart. These functions give us the ability to fight or flight. Some people who get panic attacks have the same reaction when they are faced with every day situations. Their brain, part of it called the Amygdale which triggers fight or flight reactions, and sends WARNING! DANGER! messages to our brain and a panic attack occurs.
Brain Chemistry
In our brain there are two neurotransmitters play a role in panic attacks and our feelings in general. These two neurotransmitters also play a major role in many of our other daily thoughts and emotions. Serotonin and Dopamine imbalances can cause a range of issues, such as sleep concerns, rewards system issues, depression and panic attacks. These are not a life sentence, get help now.
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