Studies are not able to pinpoint the main causes of the panic attacks
. But it has been observe that some unpleasant conditions can be the reason for its onset. Panic attacks runs in families as family members are likely to experience the attacks. Sometimes a drastic change in life is the cause, such as college graduation and entrance into the adult world, getting married and being a parent. Some severe stress as death of a loved one, divorce of loss of employment can trigger the attack. It can also be a medical condition due to mental and physical factors.