A panic attack is the body's reaction to a perceived danger, albeit one that might not be always apparent. So what triggers panic attacks? The exact cause is still unclear, but there is a family history, stress, panic events, and other environmental factors all believed to play a part. Some experts believe that panic disorders are genetic, while others think they are related to brain chemistry. Still others believe that the condition is simply a sign that your body is undergoing a number of changes. If you frequently have anxiety attacks (especially severe or frequent) it's important to rule out any serious medical causes. For instance, if you've had a cardiac arrest or experienced a brain tumor, you should check with your doctor to make sure that these conditions aren't what is causing your anxiety attacks. If they are, then there are medications that can ease your symptoms. However, if they're not, it's important to rule those things out as well, especially si...
Symptoms of depression in men are much more common than most people believe. Because of their more sensitive nature, men need to be treated very carefully. This is a particularly sensitive area of treatment because men are typically not as open about their emotions as women are. While postpartum depression (PPD) is often considered just a women's issue, postpartum depression (PPD) in men is also something that needs to be addressed. The symptoms of depression in men that pollack identifies are somewhat similar to those found in women. When depressed, a man will typically have less energy, find themselves feeling less interested in life than they once did, will find that they are easily agitated, and will have trouble making friends and forming relationships. Men also tend to have higher levels of sadness than women do, though they don't have the same pessimistic outlook on life that women do. While postpartum depression can occur after childbirth, it rarely occurs before menopa...