Panic attacks?

Question

what causes them????

Answer 1

It is believed that disorders of the noradrenergic, serotonin-ergic, and GABA-ergic transmission that may produce the attacks of panic.

the body is physically weak...
you need to strengthen your body...eat properly, exercise, and have proper social support. this may not get rid of them totally, but i guarantee, it will decrease them significantly. even if you are on medication.

try to stay out of the situations that trigger them.

Answer 2

The main symptom of a Panic Anxiety Disorder is the panic attack itself. Panic Anxiety Disorder is a medical disorder characterized by severe and sudden episodes.

It is important to mention that sudden episodes of the symptoms listed above caused by another reasonable cause are not panic attacks. Two such reasonable causes would be (1) a certain medical ailment that might mimic a panic attack, or (2) a life threatening experience immediately preceding the attack. If these reasonable causes are found not be the cause of the problem then there is the possibility of a Panic Disorder.

Panic attacks reach maximum intensity within a minute or two once they begin. They diminish slowly over the next 30 minutes or the next several hours. It is common for the first attack to cause a person to go to an emergency medical facility. Subsequent attacks occur several times a month and are often as severe as the initial attack.

About three fourths of Panic Disorder patients are women. Panic Anxiety Disorder begins most often when people are 20-30 years old. It begins less often in teenagers or persons in their forties. It is uncommon for the disorder to appear in the elderly for the first time.

It is important to note that although a few experts say it is more common in persons who experienced a separation experience as a child, many of experts feel that Panic Anxiety Disorder afflicts emotionally healthy people. Persons having Panic attacks are no more likely than the average American to have suffered from emotional problems at the time the disorder begins.

Symptoms of a Panic Attack
raging heartbeat
difficulty breathing, feeling as though you 'can't get enough air
terror that is almost paralyzing
nervous, shaking, stress
heart palpitation, feeling of dread
dizziness, lightheadedness or nausea
trembling, sweating, shaking
choking, chest pains, distress
fear, fright, afraid, anxious
hot flashes, or sudden chills
tingling in fingers or toes ('pins and needles')
fearful that you're going to go crazy or are about to die

Answer 3

A year ago I experienced my first panic attack. My grown children called 911 - I could not breathe, my heart was racing. I waited for the EMT's to arrive and by the time (10 minutes) they got there I was better. I did however, have myself admitted to Emergency. My doctor told me it was pure and simple stress and that stress kills. I have had one since then, by relaxing taking deep breaths and thinking good thoughts it passed.

Answer 4

Anxiety and stress. I have this same problem. I finally got my anxiety under control with a medication called Buspar. It has been very effective in bringing down both the anxiety and my high blood pressure. I would suggest going to the doctor for advice.

Answer 5

Anything can trigger a panic attack!
My little sister who is only 12yrs. old had a panic attack because a mosquito bit her and she thought she had the nile virus.
They are very scary to see and to have one.
Best option is therapy and counseling.

Answer 6

Depends on what your fearful of! I get them some days just because I have to go around people or even just out side. Maybe driving, they come on with out you knowing , but you need to deal with them, try to talk yourself out of them. I take st. johns wort at night to relax, it serves as an anti-depressent for me, some times it puts be to sleep so be careful not to take them when your active until you know how your body will react. It puts me to sleep most of the time.Directions are on the bottle. Or ask the pharacist about them!

Answer 7

You need a doctor to diagnose that. Sometimes a very bad past experience would cause it . Sometimes stress or depression.

Answer 8

lots of things can.
Stress, nervousness, anxiety,and much more... if your cuious try going to websites about them go to goodle.com or ask.com and put in what causes panic sttacks...iot will help you...

Answer 9

stress mostly I think. a dr told me it might be caused by the hormone balance in your brain being messed up. all I know is it feels awful !! good luck.

Answer 10

too much stress, depression, basically holding things in, and tramatic situations. thats what i think so its not for certain.