Stress appears to be at the center of panic attacks and most, if not all, anxiety disorders. More stress means greater probability of going trhough a panic attack; that’s so far been the common findings of ongoing research to find possible genetic links to panic attacks.

 

Before proceeding with this article, read Control Panic Attacks .

 

What Happens Following the First Time.

 

You can have a panic attack literally at any time. This is a fairly accurate statement especially for the first episode. But these almost ten minutes of sheer terror are not really what makes panic attacks a disturbing problem - it’s the after-effects.

 

After the initial panic attack, you unconsciously begin to live in fear of when it will happen next. Why can you not let it fade so you can get on with your life? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple; the symptoms linger. Unfortunately, the things and the people you identify with that first encounter remind you of the frightening ten minutes of the bad experience. It may be an unconscious effort but you’ll start distancing yourself from these triggers. Because of that constant apprehension over another panic attack, you become overly cautious about accepting invitations to social functions you used to enjoy.

 

Traumatic Incidents Cause Panic Attacks.

 

Traumatic experiences affect you in basically the same way as an initial panic attack does. You’re left fearing the next time because the symptoms you have had never go away.

 

Military men and women who have had actual combat experience go back home changed by the violence they’ve seen.They are plagued by the images of war recorded in their subsconscious, that replays itself in their sleep. Anyone who has been tied and gagged while burglars plundered their homes would no longer find peace in the same house. Panic disorders usually result from an untreated post-traumatic stress disorder.

 

We suggest reading Biological Treatment For Panic Attacks.

 

Lifestyle Determines Your Risk .

 

If anxiety medications and mugs full of coffee form part of your daily diet, you would very likely have a panic attack one day. To a point, anxiety has positive effects. But when you need medication to help keep it in check, seek professional help. If you require a constant supply of coffee to keep you alert and attentive, if you can’t breathe without a cigarette in your mouth or if you’re generally sad and gloomy for no definite reason, you may well have a panic attack in the making.

 

Your Mental Wellness is Important.

 

Anxiety is an indispensable part of a fast-paced lifestyle in today’s world. . We each develop a mechanism to cope with stress, but it’s essential to do it  the healthy way. Before studies find evidence supporting panic attacks is an inherited trait, it’s best to maintain a mentally sound lifestyle. Just like you value physical health, attend to your mental well-being as well.

 

If this was an informative read, see Causes Of A Panic Attack.