Question

Can bipolar disorder cause panic attacks?

Answer 1

Bipolar disorder does not cause panic attacks. However, panic attacks can co-occur with bipolar disorder. In addition, panic attacks are associated with an increased likelihood of later developing bipolar disorder (APA, 2013).

Reference:

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association.