What triggers random anxiety and panic attacks when nothing is going on?

It's hard to say what exactly triggers them, but the mind is a little like a computer. It's always running processes - for the mind, thoughts - that we can't see and maybe know nothing about, so even when everything is still on the surface, our mind makes associations that we may not be aware of while they're happening. It only becomes apparent when we have a result, which is an anxiety or panic attack. This is what makes it a great idea to reeducate our minds so that we are more aware of these thoughts before they escalate and become harder to manage.

There are many theories floating out there as to why this happens. During my studies I believe it is all due in part by the sub conscious or cellular/muscular memory.

Its almost always the negative thoughts that trigger a past trauma or experience that was very painful. Other than that, it could also be caused by exxageration of the fear of failure in future by thinking too much about future. Guided Meditation is helpful. Chakra Meditation is really good. Inspiring quotes, focus on positive aspects of yourself, ways to improve self-worth can go a long way in saving one from anxiety and panic attacks.

A person doesn't always understand what triggers their panic attacks & not knowing makes them panic more. It's ok, just focus on what you need right now.

Distant Memories that you thought you forgot. Certain smells certain images. Things that you can't relate to but your brain seems to remember something traumatic and that causes a panic attack. Relapses of memories. All of these things you think that nothing he going on but really everything is going on

Lots of things can trigger - even something as simple as not getting enough sleep or feeling stressed.

In my experience, seeing something on TV or just simply over thinking. Sometimes, it can be a dream or even something that you read.

You could possibly think of something you forgot to do, like homework or study for a test. That's usually what triggers me. It is different for everyone.

Your body naturally has a flight or fight response, going back centuries ago, when this was important thing for humans to survive in the wild. Some people still have a heightened response to additional stress, or random factors, that can trigger the bodies flight or fight response. This causes anxiety and panic attacks, even if we are not in a dangerous situation. While having a self preservation tactic in our bodies may not be something that is required for our everyday lives in this century, our bodies can still be triggered into that response. Often watching out for triggers and stressors, and practicing mindfulness in your day to day life can help curb the anxiety and panic attacks.

There are many triggers for anxiety and panic attacks that seem to come from nowhere. Several types of neurological disorders and other illnesses can cause an attack without warning. In other cases, there may be stress over many little things that are building in your sub-conscious. Often you don't recognize them until they present as anxiety or panic attacks. I find that talking to someone about the things I'm dealing with gives me another person's perspective of whether there is a buildup of stress I'm not aware of that can appear as anxiety or panic.

I find that my anxiety and panic attacks are never random. Something has triggered those feelings and episodes even if they aren't obvious. It can be an event or interaction from a day or two ago that I didn't realize was rattling around in my head. It can something subtle or unconscious about my surrounding, like I sensed something dangerous without realizing it. Journaling has been useful for identifying these triggers as I can look back at patterns and really work out what might be happening.

There is no one certain trigger or triggers for anxiety or panic attack. It really depends on the person themselves. It usually has to do with something from their past or something that they fear of the future.

If 'nothing' is going on, often times the trigger might reside inside of you. Try analyzing your thoughts, and feelings during the day. If you feel yourself getting anxious, take a minute to think about what you were ruminating about. Sometimes recalling a memory, or worrying about a project might trigger an anxiety attack for people. Not all triggers are external, so I suggest searching inwards.

Anticipation/waiting for something. Unfamiliar areas. Tight spaces. (Especially cars) Flying. Large crowds. People I don’t know.

It could be any number of things; sights, smells, people, places, or even passing thoughts. The key is to breathe through it though, and remember that it will pass.

Anxiety and panic attacks can be triggered by your thoughts as well as your physical surroundings. When you are alone, relaxing, you might find that thoughts come to your head almost randomly. You don't have control of your mind thinking about your ex-girlfriend or that time you accidentally lost control and kicked someone in middle school. These thoughts can trigger an emotional response that can lead to feelings of anxiety. For me, one of the first steps to controlling my anxiety while I was relaxing, was letting go of control of those thoughts. Every time that something crazy pops up in your in your train of thoughts, remind yourself that's not you! That's your monkey mind trying to keep itself busy.

Sometimes anxiety can be caused even when things are not going on. Something may be triggering you such as sounds, smells, your emotional state, certain objects, or just the area you are in. Sometimes we create what-ifs in our head which can cause fear of the unknown. There are also some things that you may consume that can trigger anxiety such as caffeine. sugar or alcohol. Sadly sometimes certain medications can cause anxiety as well. Sometimes anxiety can also occur when you deal with everyday stress, lack of sleep, poor quality of sleep or low activity levels. It is common for a lot of individuals who are struggling with why they are experiencing random anxiety, like myself. im sorry you are going through this but just know you will get through this.

A loud sound, a shout, a yell. Even a touch or smell. Actually anything can trigger you. But you can learn to control it in time and not let it control you for once.

Based on my personal experience I have really bad anxiety and panic attacks, it usually starts off at the night for the most part. When I feel most alone. I think about my body, my family, my relationship, I just get really lost in my head

A lot of things can trigger random anxiety or panic attacks. A single subconscious thought can make your body's fight or flight kick in. Your heartrate increases, your breathing changes, and your muscles tense up. Your body's reaction in turn triggers an emotional reaction. You start associating certain symptoms with anxiety or panic, to a point that a small normal bodily change can trigger afullblown panic attack. Discovering your triggers can go a great way to reducing future attacks, alongside healthy coping strategies to diffuse panic once it starts.

Internal process, anxiety and panic attacks can occur when individuals are in their most relaxed state.

Sometimes they just happen and you don't know why. it could also be panic attack syndrome. the best thing to do is to go outside for a few minutes and take deep breaths. then once you decide to go back inside do things to distract yourself so, it won't happen again. such as watch tv, listen to music, paint, etc.

There could be a lot of potential answers for that, but I find it's when people start thinking about what brings them anxiety and works themselves into a panic. They could come across something seemingly innocuous that triggers it. Something that reminds you of your anxieties. You don't necessarily need to be face to face with what panics you, to become panicked. When we have anxiety, we live in a constant state of alertness, one that doesn't respond to logic. Even if you tell yourself that there's nothing to be panicked about, your brain won't listen to you and remain in that alert state anyway, even if you aren't always consciously aware of it. So really anything could pose as a trigger for an attack.

Reminding your past memories and all sorts of bad things happened in past..and when u can't get out of it

the story that we keep repeating of the feeling that the memory made us feel sometimes works as the trigger, that can be hard to identify yet can be really really painful to go through as you werent prepared for the trauma at the first place and then followed up by anxiety and panics. who so ever has to go through this must remember that you can always come back to the state where you were well. That can be sole thought worth holding onto because if you can come back, you can go anywhere nomatter how difficult the journey may seem.

Whenever there is an unexpected change that was not something that we expected, it triggers our brain to think things are going wrong, even when they are not going any wrong and makes us anxious about the next step and if it will be also something that we not expect. Everything feels too random and stressful. (happens to me at least) and that uncertainty triggers random anxiety and panic attacks. Reminding myself to breathe and taking the change into consideration and planning further is what makes me calm random anxiety and panic attacks and helps me get more clarity about what is going on.

I can relate to having random anxiety and panic attacks. I'm not a scientist or a psychologist but the way I always rationalized it is I think our subconscious takes in information constantly and sometimes makes mistakes getting us "primed" for action. I like to imagine back in our hunter-gatherer days the subtle sound of a stick breaking behind you could be a mountain lion, or another source of danger, or nothing at all. The conscience rationalizes the noise immediately and decides to investigate or write it off, while the subconscious continues to take in more information, whether consciously written off or not or whether the "threat" is there or not and processes it to get you "primed" for action incase there actually is danger, so you can respond quickly. In modern times, our subconscious takes in information in the same way, and even though you know there isn't a threat, your subconscious may think there is, and that is where these "random" panic attacks may come from. Your subconscience priming you for action against a perceived threat. Again I have no scientific sources to back this thought, it is just how I've always rationalized it. Good luck.

Well there still can be many reasons, it can be due to mood swings, hormonal changes, also overthinking is a main cause sometimes when you are maybe just sitting and you start thinking about something different but end up thinking something triggering and that can cause anxiety or panic attacks.sometime incidences happened in past which are similar to current situation or same scene viewed by you recently can be a reason too. It’s sudden but dangerous at the same time. Sometimes you might be missing someone,a old memory can cause anxiety. A sudden urge of happiness or sadness are the quiet similar reasons..

It is possible that random anxiety comes from you being triggered by something in your unconscious that you are not aware of. Your senses are more alert more than you are, so the trigger may not be apparent to your logical thinking brain. The limbic system in your brain is responsible for processing what your body senses, and it has a good memory or can be trained well in your early years. Anxiety is often the side effect of the body, telling you that danger is nearby, and you should be ready to flee. Except sometimes, the signals can be misinterpreted, or the learning is based on a false understanding. In these cases, everything around us IS okay, but our body feels fear, and we interpret this as anxiety.

There are several things that can trigger anxiety and panic attacks. The subconscious is a confusing thing, just because you do not know what the trigger is the subconscious does. The trigger is normally something that has happened that you have pushed down and refuse to explore. Firstly you should have a think about what you were doing just before the anxiety or panic attack started and make note of this every time the anxiety or panic arises. After a while you may notice a pattern. Triggers can include smells, voices, people and much more. Random anxiety can also be from overwhelming feelings or a build up of regular emotions. It can also be due to not dealing with emotions. For example sadness can be overwhelming but if you refuse to cry this can cause you to hold the emotion in. Overtime this can build up and anxiety and panic can arise later on.