Causes of Panic Attacks
How do you know if you are having an attack? Usually there are identifiable signs and symptoms, including palpitation or increased heartbeat, shortness of breath or hyperventilation, chest pain, upset stomach, shaking and trembling, sweating, tension in the muscles, dizziness, and even hot or cold flashes.
Because both panic and heart attacks are often difficult to differentiate from one another, it is therefore necessary to seek medical help if a person experiences any of these episodes, specially for the first time.
What Can Cause Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks can sometimes occur without any reason at all. Certain episodes may, however, be triggered by traumatic experiences in the past. Such events may be death in the family, family or relational conflicts, bad relationships or divorce, vehicular accidents, or any public humiliation or embarrassment. A stressful living condition and environment is also known to be a possible trigger for the occurrence of panic attack.
