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Anxiety Neurosis  Causes Researchers and scientists are trying to find out more about the biological, psychological, and social factors which influence the development of anxiety disorders as there is still a lot more to learn about the role of these. The following are all believed to play a role in the occurrence of anxiety disorders:
There is clear evidence that anxiety disorders tend to run in families. If a parent or a sibling of a person suffers from an anxiety disorder, there are higher chances of that person developing this disorder. These findings suggest that a genetic factor combined with certain social factors predisposes certain people to develop anxiety disorders. Chemical imbalances in the brain: Scientists strongly believe that brain chemistry plays a role in the onset of anxiety disorders. When there is an imbalance of chemicals (such as serotonin and dopamine) in the brain a person can feel anxious or depressed. Personality types: People with certain types of personality are more prone to develop anxiety disorders. For e.g.: people who have low self-esteem and poor coping skills may be more prone for anxiety development. The basic nature of an individual makes one vulnerable to specific types of disorders including anxiety. Social factors: The role of social factors in the development of anxiety disorders is being studied by researchers and a relationship has been seen between anxiety disorders and long-term exposure to abuse, violence, poverty, etc. Such life experiences affect an individual's susceptibility to these disorders. Growing up in a family where fear and anxiety are constantly seen by children can “teach” them to become anxious. Medical causes: Sometimes anxiety may be caused due to the presence of medical illnesses such as certain neurological disorders, endocrinological disorders, cardiopulmonary disorders, etc. Drugs and other substances: Anxiety can be caused due the usage of certain drugs like amphetamines, certain over-the-counter medicines, tranquilisers, steroids, etc. | |
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