Anonymous
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Oct 5, 2014
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From observations in my own life, I think anxiety certainly can run in families. I have a diagnosed anxiety/panic disorder, and I also see anxiety and depression affecting aunts, uncles, cousins, my grandma, mother, and sister. We don't necessarily talk about it much, but I see how anxiety is a shared struggle that many of my family members deal with.
Anonymous
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Nov 4, 2014
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Anxiety does happen to have a biological basis, sorta like allergies and whatnot. It can be inherited, but that's not always the cause of it.
Poppies
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Oct 23, 2014
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Not necessarily, but anxiety can be learned and picked up on from family members. Living in a tense environment can be a factor to being more anxious.
Dovah
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Jul 14, 2015
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Research shows (just like with depression) anxiety can be a genetic thing, meaning it certainly can run through the family! This doesn't mean though everyone in a family will have an anxiety disorder,
a gene can lay dormant (inactive) until there are the right environmental triggers for it to kick in (I.E bullying/Traumatic event).
Alecia
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Nov 18, 2014
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Genetics and biology play a role in the creation of anxiety disorders. Not only does anxiety appear to run in families – if you take two people with similar experiences, one may have an anxiety disorder, one may not, and the only difference between them may be genetic, or at least influenced by the body more than the mind.
ThePoet
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Nov 20, 2014
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I honestly believe it does. Its something Ive noticed in high stress familys. If parents are Anxious, their children are more likely to pick up on that and feel it, even if they dont know what the anxiety is about.
remnantshadow
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Oct 24, 2014
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Anxiety can run in families because certain types of genetics can make us more susceptible to stressors in our lives.
heavenlyDreamer57
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Nov 5, 2014
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Yes, you can be genetically predisposed to anxiety and depression. If you are experiencing either of thee and know someone in your family has dealt with it, try to talk to them about it.
Megan45
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Nov 11, 2014
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If a family member has anxiety, there is a higher chance (but not a 100% guarantee) that you may also experience it.
ItWillBeOkaySarah
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Aug 4, 2015
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It certainly can run in families, but it doesn't have to. It's more like if a parent or family members are anxious, children pick it up. Personally, my grandmother and I both have anxiety. I know this is late but hope it helps!!
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