Genetics |
Research suggests that anxiety can run in families.
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Brain Chemistry |
Anxiety may be linked to some faulty circuits in the brain that control fear and emotions.
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Environmental Stress |
Some events may trigger a person's anxiety especially if they are predisposed to it. This includes childhood abuse, neglect, death of a loved one, being attacked or seeing violence.
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Drug Withdrawal or Misuse |
Some medications have a side-effect of anxiety. This can also happen in withdrawal from certain drugs or be triggered by drug use.
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Medical Conditions |
Some health conditions can cause symptoms similar to anxiety or make anxiety symptoms worse. Make sure to talk to your doctor or physician about your anxiety.
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