Ailments & Conditions

Panic Attack & Panic Disorder – Symptoms & Causes

Personal Factors

There are some personal factors that would affect the risks of developing a panic disorder or panic attack. These include gender, personality, and aging. In general, women are often more susceptible to these mental issues. The main cause might come from the differences in brain structures. The onset of typical symptoms is often in early adulthood or late adolescence, which is between 20 and 30. However, these problems would occur at any time during their lifetime. Last but not least, kids with more nervousness, anxiousness, and shyness would be at higher risks of developing panic attacks later in life. [12]