It’s not exactly clear as to what triggers a panic attack . Sure, a panic attack is the result of a heightened state of anxiety, but what makes anxiety levels peak? By understanding anxiety, one can learn to an unpleasant feeling, but itβs not life threatening. Though it often seem so! Some theories that might explain what leads to panic attack disorders are:
Biological reasons β Panic Attacks can be a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain and can run in families. If a member of a family suffers from panic attacks, chances are that other family members will develop it. It has been seen that panic attack sufferers are more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol, undergo a depression or try to commit suicide, as compared to non-sufferers.