Its not just the woman that stay home mind you! I'm a pilot who gave up a career of being an airline pilot and adopted two kids from Korea. My wife is the breadwinner and I'm the one at home. Quit thinking its just woman. Also, Many men out there to also have wives who are pilots.
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However, those that are experiencing severe stress may be more prone to that first attack, especially. It's not clear how stress causes panic attacks, but it likely has something to do with the negative thinking associated with those under tension. Stress may also increase the likelihood of follow up attacks, although much of that stress may be caused by concern over the attacks themselves.