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That does actually make a ton of sence to me. When I get a panic attack, it is like a RUSH of something and then a panic follows. It comes from out of the blue and if I had to describe it, I would say it is like a rush of adreniline.
That's exactly what it is. Fight or Flight is what gives 90lb mothers the strength that's needed to lift up the back end of a car that's crushing their child. Fight or Flight is great for us to have if we're in danger. Our problem is it happens too often and at times when we are not really in danger. Here's something I lifted off a website, good site by the way.
When our fight or flight response is activated, sequences of nerve cell firing occur and chemicals like adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol are released into our bloodstream. These patterns of nerve cell firing and chemical release cause our body to undergo a series of very dramatic changes. Our respiratory rate increases. Blood is shunted away from our digestive tract and directed into our muscles and limbs, which require extra energy and fuel for running and fighting. Our pupils dilate. Our awareness intensifies. Our sight sharpens. Our impulses quicken. Our perception of pain diminishes. Our immune system mobilizes with increased activation. We become prepared€”physically and psychologically€”for fight or flight. We scan and search our environment, "looking for the enemy."
These are things we don't realise at the time but it is great to have this kind of alarm system for the body when it's not on the fritz.
That does actually make a ton of sence to me. When I get a panic attack, it is like a RUSH of something and then a panic follows. It comes from out of the blue and if I had to describe it, I would say it is like a rush of adreniline.
I found a great site that addresses genetic contribution to Panic Disorder:
http://www.mental-health-today.com.
You will find a lot of information on this site.
to me if the adrenal gland is misfiring it should be treated with a glandulr from adrenal extract.serotonin can not heal the adrenal glands ,but thanks for the imput because what your doctor is saying is true than it is the adrenals that must be treated
thanks jonathan
I just wanted to say that according to my Doctor (I'll blame him lol) the chemical imbalance comes from the adrenaline gland. Adrenaline is a super powerful hormone that is actually very necessary for survival. However in panic disorder the brain tells the adrenaline gland to produce when it really shouldn't. That is why we are given anti-depressants which stimulate the brains serotonin levels because we tend to over worry, and are hyper sensitive to life stressors. (I hope I am putting this correctly!) I have never been "depressed" but I am on an anti-depressant. I guess in my case the "side affects" actually help me to maintain better? I've learned that the adrenaline gland is located above the kidney area. But yes, there is a chemical imbalance in the body that causes this problem. Jennifer
i have been trying to find info on the internet about panic disorder being caused by a chemical imbalance,but i can not find one peice of evidence of the genetic theory does anybody have some????
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