What happens during anxiety attacks?
Anxiety attacks and panic disorders are caused by a shift in the way the amygdala (uh-mig-dah-la) responds to brain signals. Amygdala is the almond-shaped area in the brain. When some sort of danger is perceived or anticipated (it may not be a true danger), the brain sends messages or signals to a section of your nerves called the autonomic nervous system, through amygdala . The amygdala begins to set off a series of reactions that will help you protect yourself from panic when things are out of control.
