Why do my hot flashes come with an intense overwhelming feeling of severe panic?
1. Introduction Hot flashes accompanied by an intense feeling of panic occur due to a sudden surge of catecholamines, specifically adrenaline and norepinephrine, triggered by the hypothalamus. As declining estrogen levels destabilize the brain’s thermoregulatory center, the body erroneously perceives an overheating crisis and activates the sympathetic nervous system to cool down. This abrupt release … Read more