Monday, 14 October 2013

What Causes Panic Attacks In Children?

By Daniel Barlow


Children, whose emotional make-up has yet to become stable, are also subject to panic attacks. In many places these are also called anxiety attacks. Some people also consider these a normal, healthy emotion which is in response to certain stimuli. However, when these become more frequent than normal and also more intense, this can signal that the child has panic disorders. But what triggers these attacks?
[What Causes Panic Attacks]


I believe this is hard wired into our personalities from both developmental stages of our lives as well as life experiences.Then their are people who often overreact or become extremely fearful or stressed out over the same experiences as the person who had more of a carefree personality.Again looking back and comparing the two peoples lives you will probably find some astonishing differences.The carefree person more than likely had a stable household with affectionate and loving parents and never really experienced anything terrifying in their lives.

Another direct cause of the condition are phobias. If you suffer from a phobia which causing you to become extremely fearful or stressed about a particular situation then this will increase your chance of developing the condition.If you experience high levels of stress in your daily life this will also increase your chances of developing a panic disorder. People in this category should drink plenty of water, take regular exercise and avoid excessive amounts of tobacco and alcohol.Another link to panic disorders is depression. If you experience constant negative feelings then this can may you more vulnerable to developing panic disorders.

There are also certain types of medication such as Ritalin which may cause Panic disorders, although usually when you stop taking this medication the panic episodes will go away.Finally there are some chronic illnesses which may make increase the risk of developing panic disorders.If you suffer from panic disorder or you believe that you are vulnerable to developing the condition at some point in your lfe then it is vital that you seek treatment as soon as possible as if the condition is left untreated then this can have a damaging long term effect on all aspects of your life.

Many parents attempt to reassure their children so they do not have to face uncertainties. It is these uncertainties that cause panic and anxiety issues. Parents who spend more time reassuring and validating their children report that their children have fewer panic attacks. It is also recommended that parents monitor that their children read and watch. Sometimes what they read watch (including the video games they play) can cause panic attacks.

However, there are panic attacks can lead to a serious condition called anxiety panic attacks. This is different from the ordinary panic attacks you have had in the past because this time you fear or anticipate something you perceive as a threat whether or not it is real.

Being nervous and jittery really confuses your body and mind. Eventually these feelings become more and more pronounced. then they become what causes panic attacks. When these feelings build up to the point where they become physical symptoms they cause the person experiencing them a lot of confusion and fear.

Danger.Danger or harm, whether real or imaginary, is a common panic attacks cause. You are on your way home and walking along a deserted and dark street. Suddenly, you feel goose bumps and your heart is beating fast. You fear for your safety. You feel danger. However, danger can also be felt even while you are in the safety of your home. You can get this feeling even if there is nothing to fear at all. That is a sign that something is amiss and you are experiencing a panic attack.

Now that you have an overview of what this disorder is it is time to discuss what causes panic attacks. There are countless of reasons why you have this disorder but there are few that prevail. One of these causes is heredity. Unfortunately for the keen of those who developed this disorder, it can be passed on from one generation to the next.Another probable cause is the way you see things or deal with your problems. If you are the kind of person who thinks keeping your negative emotions bottled up is a better idea than confronting anyone, then you are at risk for developing this disorder. Yes, those bottled up emotions may well escalate to panic or anxiety attacks.

One more thing that could trigger or cause your attacks is taking drugs. I don't mean taking prohibited drugs, the drugs I am referring to are regular prescription drugs that have an initial adverse effect of panic attacks. There is no need to fret though as like what I have said, this is just an initial reaction to the drug and the chances of it lasting longer than expected is very slim.You may also consider a tragic event, like a lost of a loved one, to be a triggering factor to the disorder. Imagine how stressful and traumatic it could be to see someone die right before your very eyes. That image could stick in your mind and the stress and anxiety it brings about can lead to your attacks.Now you see how many things can actually cause your attacks; and that is just the tip of the ice berg, there are many other things that we can discuss. For now, let me just say that the best way to avoid your attacks, is to avoid stress in general.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment