Panic Attacks Support Group

Have you ever been overcome by an overwhelming sense of panic and anxiety? Have you ever suddenly broken out into a cold sweat and started trembling in terror? If you have then you have probably experienced a panic attack, one of the main panic disorder symptoms. If you think that you have panic disorder or if you know someone who does, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. Panic disorder can be treated, allowing you to once again enjoy all aspects of life.

By Beno Goldfarb

A Spanish investigation proves the genetic origin of panic attacks and anxiety as well. They studied 1300 people in 10 years.It is first time that he finds a biological cause. Most of the patients had a double chromosome. This would allow developing new pharmaceuticals for coping with the genetic origin of panic attacks.

A study published earlier this year in the American Journal of Medical Genetics suggests that lymphoblast gene expression may be used to identify biomarkers for panic disorder. Researchers at the University of Iowa evaluated gene expression profiles in lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) cultured from patients with and without panic disorder and found specific disorder- and sex-related differences [1]. A blood test for panic disorder and other mental health conditions based on the study results is being developed. However, a commercial diagnostic test may be premature as the study results are far from conclusive.