How to Determind Disorder Condition And Its Causes.
This condition, as well as the panic disorder condition, is tremendously complicated because it involves so much about a person. Different people have different reactions to the same stimuli, some people seem to be conditioned to react more strongly to some things than others. When children are abused sometimes they exhibit symptoms of panic attacks long before they reach adulthood or even make it into their teens. For the average layperson that would seem to be a conditioned response to start terror. Of course this is only one example out of many and not all panic attacks are the result of abuse. We will offer some general and specific information regarding the causes of panic attacks so you’ll have a better understanding.
Professionals in both the psychological and medical realms hold to the belief that anxiety induced hypersensitivity is a cause of panic attacks. External stressors or anxiety in other people can be more difficult for some people to handle. The connection is that panic attacks are often seen in people who are more sensitive to anxiety.
As the body responds to stress and anxiety in these circumstances, there is often a heightened fear for these people. On the other hand, it is interesting to note the contrast to those who are more focused on the environment, or external stimuli, that is the actual stressing event. In both circumstances there is an apparent difference in the psychological component.
There is also a related concept to consider if you are an anxiety sensitive person with a disposition to panic attacks. Some people have a tendency to adopt what is essentially a skewed perspective on external events. These same people also react the same way to internal events or feelings.
Clinically this condition is termed as “catastrophic misinterpretation”. For them, it is commonplace to feel that something will cause extreme problems. Basically, this belief leads to a panic attack, because their thoughts and imaginations get out of hand. Panic attacks and their symptoms then are underscored by the heavy psychological elements and components.
Bona fide medical conditions can cause panic attacks, though. Direct physical causation can be the cause, due to an event in the body. If you feel that you are having, or have had, a panic attack, then it is highly recommended to see your doctor. Some examples of medical issues that can cause a panic attack are: hyperthyroidism (not hypo), hypoglycemia, and some heart conditions related to improper valve closure. The cause of hyperthyroidism is an over-active thyroid. Hypoglycemia is defined by a chronic state of low blood sugar.
Understanding the causes of panic attacks is a continual process as not all of them are known, or understood fully. For those who suffer with this condition, this can lead to a great deal of frustration. Some help can also be found by seeking out treatment or an evaluation from a psychologist who specializes in panic attacks.
Written by Akinyemi Ayodele Adeniyi
professional writer
