What is the connection of serotonin levels to panic attacks? According to numerous research findings, people who usually suffer from recurring panic attacks are known to have very low levels of serotonin. In a nutshell, low level of serotonin causes panic attacks, period. 

The brain chemical that conveys signals from one area of the brain to the other is known as serotonin, this brain chemical is believed to influence the brain cells that are known to be responsible for many of the human psychological and physiological functions. Although, there is a belief that there is no possible way that serotonin levels in the living human brain can be measured, that is why some people do not see a connection of serotonin levels to panic attacks. However, the blood levels of particular neurotransmitters are readily available for measurement.

For ages serotonin levels have been associated with social behaviour, but some researchers are still not convinced that serotonin levels actually cause panic attacks. Research has provided insight into certain clinical disorders characterized by low serotonin levels; clinical disorders such as depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

When treating panic attacks, why do think that doctors prescribe Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor also popularly known as SSRIs? These medications are known to be very effective in boosting serotonin levels, but it usually takes about a couple of weeks for the medications to become effective and improvement will be evident within 3 weeks of use. If this is not linking low serotonin levels to panic attacks – I do not know what is.

It is a known fact that medications will not entirely eliminate panic attacks or anxiety, because panic attacks are known to be a learned behavior; so in order to get rid of panic or anxiety attacks for good, you need to learn to break the pattern of that learned behavior.

Do you know that negative emotions lead to low production of serotonin, which leads to a higher chance of getting a panic attack, depression or anxiety attack? So linking low serotonin levels to panic attacks is certainly a right step in the right direction. Another great discovery is that serotonin can be naturally produced with the use of medications.
You can boost your serotonin naturally by following the instructions below:

    Exposure to natural light,
    Always  being in a cheerful mood
    Exercise
    Following a proper diet
    Using a herb known as St John’s Wort can really help boost serotonin production.
  
Although medication can help panic attack sufferers find relief from symptoms but it is advised that you should really weigh your other options before you finally decide to settle with using medication to treat panic attacks. Try natural methods of boosting serotonin levels before you consider taking drugs. Drugs may become addictive and actually aggravate symptoms instead of relieving them. The long-term and side effects of using medications are quite much, that is why they are only used as a temporal solution to treating anxiety disorders.