Causes Of Anxiety Attacks-help For Panic Attacks

You're in the supermarket and suddenly you feel an odd tightening in your chest. Are you having a heart attack? What's with the shallow rapid breathing and sweating. Just what is going on? Why are you feeling this way? You hope no one notices as you look around quickly. You are quite worried that something is wrong with you. Do you need to go to the hospital? What is wrong? Should you call a doctor? Suddenly you get very shaky and weak in the knees. You wish you could sit down somewhere. Now your vision is getting blurry. What is going on???


Does this scenario sound familiar? They are the symptoms of an anxiety attack. But what are the Causes of Anxiety Attacks? Can you get Help for Panic Attacks?

Although the exact causes of panic attacks and panic disorder are unclear, the tendency to have panic attacks runs in families.

There also appears to be a connection with major life transitions such as graduating from college and entering the workplace, getting married, and having a baby.

Severe stress, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or job loss can also trigger a panic attack.

Panic attacks can also be caused by medical conditions and other physical causes. If you’re suffering from symptoms of panic, it’s important to see a doctor to rule out the following possibilties:

* Mitral valve prolapse, a minor cardiac problem that occurs when one of the heart’s valves doesn't close correctly.
* Hyperthyroidism
* Hypoglycemia
* Stimulant use (amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine)
* Medication withdrawal

By: Melissa Thomas

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