Causes Of Panic Disorder

New technologies are enabling researchers and scientists to learn more about the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the development of a panic disorder. With a better understanding of the causes of panic disorder, better treatment and even prevention measures are possible.

The following are all believed to play a role in the occurrence of panic and anxiety disorders:

• heredity / genetic • brain chemistry • personality • life experiences • physical illness

Genetic vulnerability can contribute to many anxiety disorders, but is not essential. There is clear evidence now that anxiety and panic can and does run in families. Research shows that a genetic factor, as well as life experiences make some people predisposed to anxiety.

Many times symptoms of anxiety can be arrested through the use of medication, and because of this many researchers believe that brain chemistry often plays a role in anxiety disorders.

Personalities, intellectual levels, as well as coping styles can also predispose people to anxiety disorders. People of lower intellectual levels do not appear to have the same coping abilities as those with a higher IQ. And having a negative bias in thinking is also one of the causes of panic disorder and can also makes a person more predisposed to this condition. Research shows that you have the power to change your thoughts, which can in turn affect how you physically and mentally feel. Through healthier thoughts, you can learn to view the world in a less anxious way and feel better.

Stressful life experiences play an important role in most anxiety disorders. Roughly 80% of people suffering from panic attacks report a negative life event that coincided with their first attack, and a higher incidence of stressful life events in the months preceding the onset of their symptoms. Stressful events in childhood such as the death of a parent or other traumatic event, can make a person more likely to develop panic attack disorders after a traumatic event in adulthood.

Some physical diseases lead to anxiety disorders, such as hypoglycemia (blood sugar level is too low). Anxious people may have strong reactions to caffeine, amphetamines, aspartame and other stimulants.

People suffering from anxiety disorders often have a physical overreaction to stress. This overreaction occurs because your body perceives everyday events and situations as threats to survival. In an effort to protect you, your body triggers the fight or flight response even though no real danger exists. What's important to realize is that if you overreact to stress, you can learn to change it, no matter how it began. You can learn deep breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, and other techniques to train your body to react more calmly.

In essence, there are a number of causes of panic disorder. Once the cause or causes are determined, it can make treatment and preventative measures much more effective.


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