Pathogenesis (development of disease)
Panic attacks can be triggered by severe stressful situations. This often involves a combination of psychophysiological and psychosocial components. The affected person does not experience more stress than the normal population; he or she only evaluates the situations more negatively.
Etiology (causes)
Biographical causes
- Genetic burden
- At least four variants of the gene GLRB (glycine receptor B) are risk factors for anxiety and panic disorders
- Living alone
