In what ways are panic attack symptoms caused?

Mind & body: Mind and body are complexly interwoven -- not separate, the way some people think about them. Panic is the epitome of a condition showing symptoms in both realms, in the same person at the same time. Surges of sympathetic nervous activity produce many of the physical symptoms, like racing heart, shallow fast breathing, chest pressure, numbness & tingling of hands & fingers, etc.

Physiology of Panic: When ur brain senses danger (even when there's none) its fear & rage centers go into overdrive preparing ur body 2run or 2fight. The centers get u 2breathe fast because ur body needs lots of oxygen.(o2) 4 running/fighting. But if u get too much o2 in relation 2carbon dioxide (co2) u experience sensations of panic. To chase away panic: take slow, shallow breaths. Cup ur hands & breathe thru them.