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Why do i have panic attacks? What causes them? Why do they happen?

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7 Answers to "Why do i have panic attacks? What causes them? Why do they happen?"

  1. GTR1400 - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by GTR1400 Jan 4th, 2013 at 7:02AM

    Mainly anxiety - and the triggers can vary, and even be unconscious. Other than that, I know little about them.

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  2. Steve1127 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Steve1127 Jan 4th, 2013 at 2:47AM

    Stress,Anxiety,and Chemical Imbalances in the brain causing your adrenal gland to produce more adrenalin.

    Usually they're brought on by a condition called Agoraphobia (Fear of Open Spaces)

    I've have them frequently because I inherited them from my mother's side of the family. I've been on meds for them.

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  3. The1ginger - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by The1ginger Jan 4th, 2013 at 2:11AM

    talking to cute guys, i stop breathing a for a few seconds. sadly true story

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  4. augustgirl71 - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by augustgirl71 Jan 4th, 2013 at 2:08AM

    idk where they come from. Most times it's just out of no where and the more you think about them, the worse they get. I believe if no one had ever given me a name for them I may have ignored them and been able to move on, seems the moment someone said "it's an anxiety attack/panic attack........ that's when I was ruined forever. I hope you find a solution.

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  5. boxersancho - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by boxersancho Jan 4th, 2013 at 2:07AM

    You may have a chemical imbalance in your brain . Sometimes they can go away, but you may need meds. In my case I had to deal with it for almost four years. Stress can cause them or can cause the imbalance. Sometimes things can get worse , like slipping into a deeper depression , even if you dont feel depressed. The winter months are always the worst for most people .Good luck

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  6. undercoversister - 22-25 years old

    Posted by undercoversister Jan 4th, 2013 at 1:55AM

    I have panic attacks because my brain reacts to stimuli way, way out of proportion. Little things remind me of big, bad, scary things. The association sends me into a tizzy.

    But I don't know why you have them. They do self-perpetuate, though.

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  7. ManiacalTom - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by ManiacalTom Jan 4th, 2013 at 1:54AM

    There are numerous reasons why they can happen. Stress is a big reason why I get them.

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