What Is Behind The Causes Of A Panic Attack Disorder?

One of the most common questions people have about anxiety or panic attacks is, what causes them? Unfortunately, there are many reasons why, but one of the most common reasons is very high stress or anxiety. Finding out the reasons behind what is causing a panic attack disorder is the first step in learning to overcome them.

Without question, we all experience anxiety in our lives every day we wake up, but it is how we manage that anxiety that is the key to living healthier. This is a big reason why people can live to be in their 80's, 90's or even upwards of 100 years. When you talk to these older adults they all pretty much agree that they effectively manage stress and anxiety. They don't allow themselves to stress and anxiety. They don't allow themselves to be effected by everyday things.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is the fear or apprehension of anticipating a threat or situation, be it real or imagined. Naturally, you may wonder why people still have panic attacks when there is no real threat or situation happening?

The symptoms of panic attacks can easily be set off by underlying stress in your subconscious mind.

You can often be experiencing high levels of anxiety, but in your conscious mind you don't even know it. But, your body may be aware of it and will act on it.

Another reason can be the fight/flight response that our body's use when presented with a danger. It's our body's way of springing us into action and protecting itself.

When you have a panic attack you may even notice these kinds of responses and emotions. With that said, the fight/flight theory doesn't explain why people still get panic attacks in low or no stress situations.