On average women are twice as likely to experience panic attacks as men. First experiences of panic attacks are normally in young adulthood.
Panic attacks run in families.
Causes of panic are not yet proven. Clear links have been found with exposure to stress. Occur almost immediately after a stressful event. Many people think they are having heart attacks or going crazy and losing control. They end up in the emergency room of the hospital and most never really understand what is happening inside of them.