Where It All Begins | End Panic For Good

Exhaustion.

This is what started the chain reaction that lead to the first panic attack you experienced (but not the rest of ‘em. We’ll get to that in a minute)

When it comes to panic and anxiety, there are three types of exhaustion: Physical, mental, and emotional.

Physical exhaustion – Caused by things like:

Mental Exhaustion – Caused by things like:

Emotional Exhaustion – Caused by things like:

The first attack is the result of prolonged physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion.

That’s the reason why it’s so unexpected.

It’s a graduated process. It’s built over time.

Each day you get just a little bit more “exhausted.”

Your body’s resources are gradually depleted, until it reaches a point where it can’t maintain normal function.

As far as your body is concerned, this is a SERIOUS THREAT for your existence.

So the fight or flight response gets called into action, and the chain reaction begins:

How a panic attack starts

So we got the first panic attack covered. What about all the ones that follow? Are they caused by exhaustion as well?

The answer is yes.

And no.

Let me explain.

If the CAUSE for the exhaustion still exists – e.g. you’re still on a poor diet, or continue to worry excessively about your job – then yes.

Exhaustion WILL take part in your future panic attacks.

But even if it’s taken care of, you’ll still continue to suffer from panic and anxiety.

You see, the first attack was so intense, that it left an imprint of fear in your system.

Women who experience a panic attack report constantly worrying, thinking, and dreading the next one.

Thoughts turn into worries.

Worries into fear.

Fear into anxiety.

The anxiety gradually increases, until it turns into another attack.

This leads to even more thoughts and worries, and the vicious cycle continues.

The only way to end your panic and anxiety for good is to call fear’s bluff.