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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D. Experts have developed numerous theories about the potential causes of panic disorder. However, the exact causes of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders remain unknown. Most mental health specialists agree that panic disorder is a complex condition that is influenced by multiple factors.    Causes of Panic Disorder Common theories on the causes of panic disorder examine how biological, environmental, or genetic factors contribute to this condition. Most current research now focuses on the influence of multiple factors for putting one at risk for developing a mental health condition. This article reviews common theories about the causes of panic disorder, including what most experts currently believe.  Search Related Topics:  causes of panic disorder  symptoms of panic disorder  panic disorder treatment options The Fight-or-Flight Theory The fight-or-flight stress response is a term used to describe the way in which most humans naturally respond to stress. For instance, when faced with a threat, it is common for a person to want to either run away from or fight off the danger. Many experts believe that the fight-or-flight reaction is easily triggered in panic disorder sufferers, leading to high anxiety and panic attacks. Find out more about this common theory and how it explains the causes of panic disorder.  Search Related Topics:  causes of panic disorder  panic disorder symptoms  panic attacks Do Your Thoughts Cause Panic Disorder? Is it possible that your thoughts are leading to overwhelming anxiety and other panic-related symptoms? Panic disorder sufferers are often at risk for experiencing negative thoughts and constant worries. According to cognitive theories of mental health disorders, habitual negative thinking can contribute to anxiety and depression. Here you can learn about how your thoughts may be contributing to your symptoms and ways to overcome your negative thinking pattern. Panic Disorder Risk Factors Certain factors may increase a person's risk of developing panic disorder. However, these factors are not considered the exact causes of panic disorder. Rather, these risk factors describe specific characteristics that are typically associated with developing this condition. Learn more about the most frequently observed risk factors in the development of panic disorder. Search Related Topics:  panic disorder symptoms  panic disorder diagnosis  living with panic disorder Related Searches Panic Disorder Panic Attacks Causes Anxiety Causes What Causes ADHD Stress Depression Featured Articles Treatments Coping Agoraphobia Related and Co-Occurring Conditions For Family and Friends Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star, Ph.D. Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Panic Disorder? Symptoms of Panic Disorder Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Treatment of Panic Disorder Info for Family/Friends   Follow me on: Advertisement