The exact reasons that people suffer from panic attacks is, in large part, not clear at this time. Even though it does appear that there might be some situations and factors which can cause a person to be predisposed toward panic attacks, there is not one certain factor that is always there.

One of the leading scientific theories today states that panic attacks may possibly be caused by an improper trigger of the body's "fight or flight" mechanism. When this is triggered, panic attack reactions are quite typical. What is unknown is why the "fight or flight" response would be triggered at random and inappropriate times. Fear of having this random response is one reason that many who suffer from panic attacks are seized by an almost crippling fear when they think about facing more of them.

We do not really know exactly what causes panic attacks, but we are aware of certain factors that cause people to possibly be predisposed towards having them. It is common to see panic attacks run in families, so apparently heredity may be a factor. Other factors that are possible causes of panic attacks are stress related. Such factors include major life events such as: New job, getting married, getting divorced, having children, being fired from a job, or buying a house.

There are some medical conditions, and drugs related to those conditions, that could possibly bring on panic attacks. Should you start to have panic attacks for the first time, it is best to see your physician so that the cause can be determined if at all possible.

Some of the potential medical causes for panic attacks are: Mitral valve prolapse, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, using stimulant drugs, and drug withdrawal.

Should your panic attacks be coming from medical causes that can actually be managed, your doctor will sometimes try to find a way to change the dosage of medication, or tell you to change some things such as life choices so the panic attacks can be stopped.

If your panic attacks do not have medical origins, then there is still hope. It is possible to control and potentially eliminate panic attacks via the usage of a psychological program. Panic Away is a program which is designed to stop the panic attack triggers. Even if you are not certain of every one of your triggers, it can help you because the program takes away the fear of more panic attacks. As anyone suffering these attacks knows, the fear of more attacks is often the worst part.

Because this program works only on the specific brain areas that cause panic attacks, you are able to be in control and make certain you don't have to deal with unexpected attacks any more.

Those who suffer from panic disorder say that they would go to nearly any length to prevent having attacks. The stumbling block is that they simply do not know how to prevent them. Severe anxiety may not cause long term physical damage, but the emotional and mental damage can be intolerable. Learn more about steps you can take to prevent anxiety.