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

Our brain works like a computer sometimes when a computer is running it does not mean programs have to be open. The same goes for our memories, sometimes an event stored in the subconscious will affect the conscious behavior. Many times it is unnoticed but general health affects us. Did I sleep, eat, or drink enough? Is something stressing me out. I hope that helps a little.

Sometimes, just being where you are triggers old memories you didn’t even know were there, or something is going on in the back of your mind you may have not even realized. You just need to take deep breathes and count your blesssings for all the things you have and even if you think so many people have more than you which is so true but there is SO many people with less than you, thankful for clear drinking water, a house over your head, food , warmth, health. Focus on something , anything it helps so much , hope this helped x

This is one of the most difficult things to experience. We think life is going great, nothing is going on and then ...BOOOM... out of nowhere, anxiety rears it's ugly head. As much as it sucks to go through it, it's actually a good sign. It's most often when we get comfortable and happy that deep seated issues feel they have room to come up. The best thing you can do is take some time and think. Why am I anxious? What am I worried about? More often than not, you'll eventually find a reason based on things that happened earlier in your life. For most of us, we just weren't ready to deal with them at the time or they've just been eating at us forever. Acknowledge what's bothering you and try to work your way through it. The more anxiety causing triggers you can think through and resolve, the less you eventually have.

Panic attacks are usually caused by fear stress and anxiety. But sometimes they can happen when nothing is going on. This could usually be something along the lines of bad memories or thoughts. This tends to happen as there is an absence of distractions which could potentially just heighten the chances of a panic attack. The absence of a distraction tends to give the mind more freedom and time to think and wander, which eventually leads to anxiety and in some cases an anxiety attack. They may also be triggered by not being occupied physically or mentally (by either doing some exercises or maths, for example). For example: If you drive a vehicle and not steer it, it will go out of course, so similarly with our brains, we have to keep ourselves occupied to prevent unnecessary thinking.

Too much caffeine seems to prime me. When mixed with my past and constant undercurrent of anxiety, it can ignite my panic attacks from out of no where. By too much I mean a cup or two of coffee. I need more green tea. When I drink green tea, it helps reduce that priming. It also isn't so helpful for getting a lot done quickly. My anxiety is also randomly activated by the emotions of people around me. As an empath and HSP, I can quickly and easily absorb another person's emotions and internalize it to take on their state.

From my experience with panic attacks and anxiety, it is usually my own thoughts that trigger it. I'll have a worry in the back of my head, and then I'll try to find a way to reassure myself that I don't have to worry. But then after I think about it, and I think that I have reassured myself, but then I start to get doubts about it, and then I get so freaked out about it that I panic and feel like I cant outthink the issue so I have to getaway. In a panic attack, it's like I want to escape my mind. The key in all of this is to find help, and not combat the issue on your own. When the worry is in your mind, finding someone else you calms you down from this can make a world of difference.

It could be a thought process, but usually there are triggers, even if you are unable to identify them

After a stressful period of time, you might not have anything going on at that specific moment, but you are always thinking ahead (even when you don't realize it). Having too many expectations for yourself can cause anxiety and panic. You have to remember that nobody's perfect and to take it one day at a time so that you won't overwhelm yourself. Your mind could also be thinking about the past and how something didn't quiet go your way causing more anxiety. You just have to remember, what's done is done and you have to look forward for chances to improve yourself.

In my experience, seemingly random anxiety can sometimes be caused by intrusive thoughts. Negative thoughts, to be specific. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help with catching those negative thoughts, identifying distortions (what's wrong about this thought?), and sort of rewording it so that it more closely resembles reality. For instance, if I have anxiety at the grocery store while putting my change in my wallet, I may find this to be odd. There's nothing going on. I'm just putting change in my wallet at the register. But what's going on in my head? Thought: YOU'RE TAKING TOO LONG! People are staring! Reality: Everyone needs a few seconds to get their cards/money put away before picking up bags. No one is noticing me struggling with the zipper on my wallet. Negative thoughts can be distracting so they aren't easily caught when trying to figure out a specific trigger for anxiety. Figuring out what your negative thoughts are when having these feelings of anxiety may help you to realize that the symptoms are being caused by something specific that can be worked on by learning important skills.

your fight or flight response is all out of whack thats all. your brain is just getting mixed up about whats happening with all these thoughts and senses all overloaded it goes into flight or flight mode and adrenaline hits u with sweats and fast breaths and a tight chest and all those yucky feelings. see a doctor if it gets bad you may have panic attack syndrome ive had it my whole life its possible to control if you learn breathing techniques and confront your fears all those good things. a therapist or doctor can help you with that