Question 1

what causes anxiety?

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Anxiety causes: Anxiety, generally speaking, is a protective mechanism designed to prevent us from engaging in potentially harmful behaviors.
Causes can be;
1. Biological..........Genetics, or chemicals such as caffeine or drugs.
2. Psychological.........Perceived threat.
3. Social.............Actual threat.

Question 2

what causes anxiety and depression?

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Too numerous to list: Anxiety & depression are normal human emotions that occur in response to life events and the way we interpret them.  When these experiences become part of a constellation of associated symptoms and problems they form the basis of various mental disorders. Tip: don't go overboard in your interpretations of events or your prospects for success in the future. Keep taking action to move toward goals.

Question 3

what causes anxiety/ agoraphobia?

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Beliefs: Anxiety is the result of a belief of which you may not even be aware.  This belief portends bad consequences.  In a was it is like presenting a feared object to yourself.

Question 4

can anyone tell me what causes anxiety disorders to form and how are the cured?

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Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorder can be a result of a combination of physical, psychological and emotional. It depends upon which anxiety disorder you're talking about. First thing to do is get a medical consultation to see if there's any medical issue to resolve, then consult with a mental health practitioner to learn skills to cope with and reduce the anxiety.

Question 5

what cause anxiety attacks, short breaths and result to being week?

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Panic attacks: Commonly, but medical conditions can cause similar symptoms as well. Notoriously arrhythmias or fast and/or irregular heart rhythms are notorious of mimicking panic attacks. If episodes are interfering with your activities of daily living start by seeing your GP, who will get a detailed history and an exam in order to better discern actual cause. Keep a log with circumstances around attacks.

Question 6

what causes anxiety disorders? is it possible for someone who didn't go through any typically major event to suffer from anxiety disorder/ depression?

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Many things; yes: Genetics, trauma, environmental factors/stress/illness can cause anxiety/depression.
Some people have generaized anxiety/depression without apparent causes.
If you are suffering or know someone who is so from such illness, consult a doctor. There are many treatment options available today...Medications and/or therapy.
Best of luck to you.

Question 7

what could cause anxiety symptoms?

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See below: Some medical conditions might also have anxiety symptoms. Make sure you discuss your concerns with your primary care provider to  rule out anything medical going on. Find a mental health professional to help you work on triggers for your anxiety.  Consider meds if symptoms become overwhelming.

Question 8

what causes high anxiety in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Morning anxiety: Could be caused by many things.  Guessing at what causes it in a specific person is not reasonable.  Talk to a mental health professional to determine specific causes.  The treatment for anxiety is pretty much the same no matter what time of day it occurs -- relaxation training, cognitive therapy & stress management, supplemented with medication if necessary.

Question 9

what causes an anxiety disorder to develop, and how can i control it without drugs?

Accepted Answer

Awareness: Anxiety develops when we lose awareness of our thought and feelings. Before we realize what's happened, our body is responding to a situation with high anxiety and we don't know why. Mindfulness based stress reduction this can help slow your thoughts and bring you back to the present moment in a peaceful way. I recommend the book the mindful way through anxiety by susan orsillo. Good luck.

Question 10

what can cause anxiety and depression?

Accepted Answer

Genes, environment: Perhaps 60-70% of the risk of developing anxiety or depression comes from a person's genetic makeup.  Over 10 genes are still being investigated as causative but it is clear no one single gene is at fault but rather a combination of genes.  About 30-40% of the risk comes frome stressors in the environment.

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