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Economists may say we are in a recession not a depression but physiologically many are suffering personal depression and anxiety over the future. Doctors are seeing new patients with symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression -- coined ‘recession depression’ and ‘recession anxiety’.
Many people wonder if anxiety disorders are genetic and can be passed on to future generations. Studies show that this may be the case. If a parent has an anxiety disorder, there is a chance that you may get this disorder as well. However, family factors may play a role in this as well. When you are raised in a household in which someone has an anxiety disorder, you are in effect taught these panic behaviors as well. Phobias are especially common as an anxiety disorder that is passed to other family members. Insecure relationships with parents may also cause anxiety disorders later in life. In short, this may be partially due to genetics, but also has something to do with your childhood environment.
If you have very low anxiety symptoms, you can work on yourself to combat the development of full-blown anxiety disorders. First, mkae sure you have a proper diet that will include all the nutrients you body needs to stay active and healthy. Reduce the amounts of caffeine and sugar you ingest to help with anxiety. Also make sure that you are getting both enough sleep and exercise. This can help you manage stress more readily. If you believe you may be developing an anxiety disorder, trying to use stress management skills is very important.
