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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder There are many theories about the cause of panic disorder. However, the exact causes of anxiety disorders remain unknown. Most mental health specialists share the perspective that panic disorder is a complex condition that is influenced by multiple factors. The Causes of Panic Disorder The most common theories about the causes of panic disorder examine the influence that biological, environmental, or genetic factors may have on panic and anxiety. Research currently focuses on how a combination these factors may impact the development of panic disorder. Here you will find more information on the popular perspectives on the causes of panic disorder. Search Related Topics:  causes of panic disorder  symptoms of panic disorder  panic disorder treatment options The Fight-or-Flight Theory The flight-or-fight response is a term used to describe how humans naturally react when faced with stress. When dealing with danger, a person typically responds by trying to fight off or flee from the threat. For people with panic disorder, this reaction may be easily triggered, leading to increased anxiety. Learn more about the fight-or-flight response and how it may contribute to the symptoms of panic disorder. Search Related Topics:  causes of panic disorder  panic disorder symptoms  panic attacks Can Your Thoughts Cause Panic Symptoms? Can your fearful thoughts be leading to your experience with panic disorder? According to cognitive theories of mental health disorders, habitual negative and fear-based thinking can promote increased anxiety and panic symptoms. Find out more about common negative thoughts experienced by people with panic disorder and ways to overcome these faulty ways of thinking. Risk Factors for Panic Disorder Studies have found that certain factors, such as age and gender, may increase the risk of having panic disorder. These influences are not considered causes of panic disorder. Rather, these risk factors describe specific characteristics that are commonly 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 What Causes Anxiety Panic Attack Causes Health Anxiety Panic Anxiety Featured Articles   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Guide 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, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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