How To Self Diagnose A Panic Disorder

6. Causes

Researchers do not know that exact cause of panic disorder; however, studies show there are several factors, both environmental and biological, that may be involved, such as family history, brain abnormalities, significant life stress, and substance abuse. Panic disorder might be caused by a disruption in the part of the brain that controls the “fight or flight” response. It may also be due to drug and alcohol abuse and in situations where life stress, such as the death of a loved one, has recently occurred. The disorder can also run in families.