Panic attacks are fear attacks that start suddenly at unexpected moments and repeat themselves from time to time. It is the intense fear or discomfort experienced even if there is no apparent danger or situation that could cause an attack.
Of course, this situation does not occur in people for no reason. Knowing the causes of panic attacks and panic disorders that occur due to different reasons will always keep you one step ahead against this disorder. Causes of panic attacks and panic disorder:
Biological and Genetic Aspects of Panic Attacks
The rate of panic attacks in society is approximately 10%. If a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) has a panic attack disorder, these rates increase by up to 15%. From another perspective, if you are diagnosed with panic attacks, there is a 15% chance that your children will have the same problem.
Deaths and Separations
People who experienced traumatic separations during childhood are prone to panic attacks. Especially losing family members brings this disorder to the fore.
The fear of separation and death seen in some people is also a very high factor in the development of panic disorders. For example, if there is someone around you who constantly instills fear in order to walk away, or if you were raised in this way, your likelihood of experiencing this situation increases.
Family Environment
Children who do not have some emotional or financial opportunities during childhood are more prone to developing panic disorder.
It is also seen in children who are apathetic due to one of the factors of mother and father being depression, being apathetic due to an ongoing illness, drinking alcohol, or working very hard.
Hormones, Pregnancy and Medical Events
Hormones are also at the forefront when it comes to the occurrence of panic attacks. Panic attacks occur in almost a third of women after giving birth, miscarriage, or as a result of hysterectomy.
For some women, this situation may occur after menopause. Women with panic attacks are more likely to experience panic attacks and It indicates that their density increases before menstrual periods. As a result of all this information, it has been determined that there are hormonal effects as well as emotional effects.
The effects of panic attacks during pregnancy may vary from person to person.
Panic attack symptoms are as follows:
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Shortness of breath and feeling of suffocation,
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Shortness of breath,
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Feeling of pressure in the chest,
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Feeling of palpitations, heart beating very fast,
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Dizziness, feeling like you are going to fall or faint,
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Sweating,
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Coldness, shivering,
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Shivering and heat flushing,
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Tinnitus,
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Dizziness,
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Nausea,
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Fear of losing control, fear of going crazy
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Fear of heart attack, fear of death.
At least 4 of the above symptoms are seen in a person experiencing a panic attack. For most people, an attack may occur 1-2 times on average. The constant repetition and progression of panic attacks is valid for panic disorder.
A person with panic disorder always has the fear of "going to experience it again" due to the constant attacks. When an attack occurs, we encounter someone who is anxious, has difficulty speaking, and cannot control his thoughts. Therefore, a person can sit and remain still to feel safe.
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