i had an uncle that had skitzophrenia. i dont have it. but i have anxiety and panic disorder,post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive dissorder. do you think i have those things through genetics through my uncles skitzophrenia??
2007-03-12 17:40:17 · 11 answers · asked by kisses xo 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
nurture ,not nature.what kind of environment was created for you as a child?How is that affecting your adaptation to the world now? How can you empower yourself to change that?What fears and ingrained prejudices are you holding on to and how are they holding you back?Find someone to help you explore these issues and you may begin to find a way through your confusion.
2007-03-12 17:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by kevin k 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Schizophrenia does run through families, as does depression and bipolar and anxiety disorders, as well as addictive behaviors. So it probably has something to do with it. Some of these disorders seem to be linked, as I recall, meaning if someone has a certain disorder, you might not get the same one, but you are at greater risk of it, or some other disorder. Also, families with a lot of mental illness are often very disrupted, so you may not have had the same emotional development as other people when you were growing up.
2007-03-13 00:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't but I am not a doctor or psychiatrist. Lots of people suffer anxiety and panic, that can be brought on by lots of things both external and internal, and can be helped with learning different ways to relax yourself, counsellors should be able to put you in the right direction there. Post traumatic stress is brought on by something that has happened to you in your life, and I am really sorry that you have gone through something that must have been very painful for you. OCD is something I have had also all my life, drives me mad sometimes but I just live with it, my mother has it so perhaps that is genetic, not sure. My husband has schizophrenia, and his like many other peoples was brought on by the overuse of drugs and alcohol, please don't misunderstand me I am not suggesting your Uncles was caused by that. You have alot on your plate, but life is good, and I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.
2007-03-13 00:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by judles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are (although hard to deal with), more and more common problems. The PTSD you did not get through gemetics, it is through real or percived harm. The Panic Disorder, and (by anxiety I assume you mean General Anxiety Disorder?) GAD have to do with chemmical imbalances in the brain. I have not heard of Schizophrenia in the family causing this directly, but there may be some kind of in-direct possible tendency. But if your asking if that makes it more likely you'll develop Schizophrenia, no. Not that I know of. Schizophenia can travel through families, and does, but it causes Schizophrenia.
2007-03-13 00:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by crzylizzi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have some genetic vulnerabilities, but you also said you have PTSD, which means you've experienced some serious trauma. Unresolved trauma can explain all of the symptoms you've mentioned, so I recommend you get some help with the trauma, and then see what's left. Trauma can easily result in anxiety and a need to control the environment. If you think about it, it's easy to see why - something truly scary and overwhelming happens, and your world is no longer safe. You'll automatically try to be in control to keep yourself self. Look at that first.
2007-03-13 00:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. D. Star Reader 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has been proven that schizophrenia can be genetically passed down, and the risk factors become higher as you get older. However, it has been difficult to prove that schizophrenia specifically with be passed down. Mental disorders in general could pop up in many forms, especially if you are already predisposed genetically by relatives.
2007-03-13 00:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter where you got it because it doesn't change the fact that it is not your fault. Just love yourself enough to take care of your mental and physical health because that's what's really important. I wish you well and know it's not easy but you can draw strength from your higher power by thinking positive and knowing you are not alone.
2007-03-13 00:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by Beenthere4sure 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest yes I do. Families with mental health issues in the gene line, are more liable to develop their own mental health problems...maybe not the exact kind but things like you mentioned you experience. I hope you are under someone's professional care and are taking your medication and have a good life.
2007-03-13 00:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
uh i don't know much about this scientific stuff, but i think it is possible. It depends on the trend of characteristics throughout that side of the family too. Heck, the other side may be contributing too. You should refer to a geneticist or something. They have all the answers...
2007-03-13 00:45:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see a mental health professional to be sure, but I would say it is partily genetic.
2007-03-13 00:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by Brown-eyed girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋