Panic Attacks and Anxiety Episodes Linked to Vitamin Deficiencies in Groundbreaking Study
For many people, anxiety is a normal part of the daily routine. Most people worry about the outcome of their actions, their relationships, their job, and so on.
Eventually all this worry can lead to a nervous panic, which can interfere with normal everyday life and lead to other symptoms and complications.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder are conditions that affect nearly 13 million adults in the United States and are characterized by excessive and persistent feelings of anxiety towards everyday situations and events.
In most cases, anxiety reduces the ability of the individual to function normally within society.
Those who suffer from anxiety report an inability to control their feelings as things escalate. Eventually things become overwhelming and panic sets in.
Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear which lead to incredible physical and mental distress. They are accompanied by shaking, racing or pounding heart rate, trembling, and difficulty breathing.
They can also cause fast or deep gasping to intake air, known as hyperventilation. These attacks occur unpredictably and can be related to specific environmental and psychological triggers.
In 2013, a study conducted at the Okayama University Medical School may have made an invaluable discovery that could open new perspectives when it comes to the prevention of panic and hyperventilation attacks in at-risk individuals.
One of the more common causes of these panic attacks is a low serotonin level in the body. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for regulating the feelings of wellbeing, happiness, and contentment.
