The following are all believed to play a role in the occurrence of anxiety disorders:
heredity
brain chemistry
personality
life experiences
Heredity and anxiety disorders:
There is clear evidence that anxiety disorders run in families. Studies show that if one identical twin has an anxiety disorder, the second twin is more likely to have an anxiety disorder than non-identical (fraternal) twins. These findings suggest that a genetic factor, possibly activated in combination with life experiences, predisposes some people to these disorders.
Brain chemistry and anxiety disorders:
Because symptoms of anxiety disorders are often relieved by medications that alter levels of chemicals in the brain, scientists believe that brain chemistry appears to play a role in the onset of anxiety disorders.
Personality and anxiety disorders:
Researchers believe that personality may play a role in the development of an anxiety disorder, noting that people who have low self-esteem and poor coping skills may be more prone. Conversely, an anxiety disorder that begins in childhood may itself contribute to the development of low self-esteem.
Life experiences and anxiety disorders:
Researchers believe that the relationship between anxiety disorders and long-term exposure to abuse, violence, or poverty is an important area for further study, as life experiences may affect an individual's susceptibility to these disorders.
2006-11-29 13:47:54
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answered by Mom of Three 6
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I was taught a very good definition of anxiety when I was in nursing school. When you know what it is that is causing you feel dread and other negative feelings, it is called fear. When you don't know what is causing you to have these same feelings of dread, nervousness, extreme worry, etc. it is called anxiety. This is why so many persons that have it cannot tell their doctor why they feel the way they do. The main cause is probably a chemical imbalance and there are many good medications on the market that can give a person with chronic anxiety as whole new lease on life. Thankyou for your question.
2006-11-30 05:25:37
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answered by Scarabia 2
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Anxiety, simply put, is that place between where you ARE, and where you WANT TO BE or think you should be, in whatever scenario. It can arise from trivial and serious matters. If it appears to have no like cause, Rx is very often prescribed to help sufferers relax.
2006-11-29 21:49:34
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answered by unfinished_adolescent 4
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It's spelt as anxiety.
This website tells you a lot about anxiety.
Check it out:
http://www.medicinenet.com/anxiety/article.htm
2006-11-30 00:58:43
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answered by Jaslyn N 1
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marijwana worrying obssesing dwelling wight gain jelosy envy
low self esteme depresion ect
2006-11-29 21:41:44
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answered by Anonymous
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Usually my husband. And people who can't spell.
2006-11-29 21:42:05
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answered by Desi 7
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