supportiveSunshine57
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Feb 6, 2016
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Though this is not always the case, I do believe that it is possible that anxiety runs in families. I personally have family members that do or have suffered from anxiety.
blueberrycheesecake143
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Feb 7, 2016
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yes, there are some cases where genetic disorders can cause and are factors in developing anxiety in some people
Anonymous
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Feb 7, 2016
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My sister and i have both experienced anxiety, however this may be a coincidence, my Dad had depression and struggles with bipolar disorder but he has never had anxiety.
Anonymous
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Feb 10, 2016
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Yes anxiety runs in my famiy,my husband suffers from anxiety and depression and I use to suffer from anxiety too.
elliejade
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Feb 10, 2016
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Yes, researchers have found that anxiety runs in the family. And they also found that they have a biological basis like allergies.
Anonymous
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Feb 11, 2016
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Yes, anxiety can run in families. If your family has a history of having anxiety it is possible to inherit it. It is also possible to have anxiety even if no one else in your family has it.
Fyn
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Mar 7, 2016
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Not really but in some cases yes as your family is where you get a lot of your personality traits from and in cases anxiety can be passed over this way. The reality of it however is everyone experiences anxiety differently, some people can deal with it very easy where as others can not
JohanDwanian
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May 9, 2016
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In my experience it is at least related. My answer would be yes and no. It all depends on the family, upbringing and life experiences. I believe it is relative to that.
Anonymous
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Sep 13, 2016
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yeah!!!! anxieties run in families as expectations takes place in families with responsiblities!!!!!
Anonymous
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Nov 7, 2016
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In most cases yes. It does usually run in families but it doeseems not mean that it has to. It can start with you.
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