What Is a Panic Attack?
7. What Are the Risk Factors?
Because many panic attacks occur with no cued event, it’s impossible to completely avoid the risk of experiencing one. There are, however, some common risk factors to stay away from in order to reduce the chance of another episode.
Individuals who experience childhood trauma, go through a stressful life event or take on an overwhelming amount of stress and responsibilities at work are the most likely to experience a panic attack. A family history of anxiety or chronic health conditions also increases your risk. If you’re living in a chaotic or stressful situation, taking active steps to reduce this stress can decrease the risk of an episode.
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