Studies have shown that our generation suffers from more stress induced illnesses than our parents’ generation. I have been in three highly stressful jobs. I enjoyed all of them and I hated them too at times. I have had countless panic attacks whenever I had to make a big presentation. I also experienced panic attacks when my Client would rip our campaign to shreds and make us come up with a new one overnight. That was life in Advertising. My mom who worked in a bank all her life and never stayed up late once asked me what causes panic attacks. She could not understand why my work often entailed long hours.

Have you ever wondered what causes panic attacks? There are several causes, one thing’s for sure though, things lead to a panic attack. A panic attack doesn’t just happen. A panic attack is usually triggered by an anxiety attack. Anxiety, too much worry and stress all contribute to an anxiety attack and eventually this could lead to a panic attack. Some people who have phobias are more prone to panic attacks.