The 5 Main Causes of Panic Attacks

You are not alone. Many people suffer from panic attacks and have said that it is the most terrifying experience of their lives. Panic attack sufferers often say there is a fear or sensation of "going crazy", experiencing heart palpitations, problems with vision, feeling nauseous or even death in severe cases. The feelings that panic attacks create will often stimulate a strong urge to escape the place where the attack originated, which is a consequence of the "fight or flight" sympathetic response. Many people experience panic attacks, but what causes them?

Here are the top five triggers to be aware of:

1.) Hereditary Causes - Like it or not, predispositions to things such as obsessive compulsive disorder, labyrinthitis (inner ear disturbances) and general anxiety tend to be in a persons DNA.

2.) Lack of Nutrition - If an individual is not getting the proper amount of vitamins and nutrients in a well-balanced diet, this could certainly trigger a panic attack. The most common is vitamin B deficiency. The deficiency can be caused by either an inadequate diet, or by tapeworm triggering a periodic depletion of vitamin B due to a parasitic infection.

3.) Phobias - Many people experience frequent panic attacks as a result being exposed to a phobic situation. The most common tend to be fear of heights and small, enclosed places without an escape. Social settings where there are crowds and unfamiliar people have been common panic triggers.

4.) Lack of Assertiveness - Recent statistics are showing evidence that folks suffering from panic attacks tend to engage in a passive style of communication with others. This communication style is unassertive, and seems to contribute to panic attacks.

5.) Pharmacological Triggers - There are certain chemical substances (mainly stimulants) that have been proven to contribute pharmacologically to a provoking of a panic attack or even a panic disorder. These chemicals include, but are not limited to caffeine and amphetamines, which increase heart rate and pupil dilation.

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