Short answer: Yes, part of the risk for anxiety is inherited, but genes aren’t destiny. Anxiety disorders reflect a mix of genetics + brain biology + life experiences + environment. The inherited portion is moderate, and the rest is shaped by things you can influence (stress, sleep, caffeine, therapy skills, support). How much of anxiety […]
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Good news first: a panic attack feels catastrophic, but the episode itself is not dangerous. You can ride the wave safely, and with practice, shrink its power over time. Here’s a clear, evidence-based playbook for the U.S. audience we’re writing for. In the moment: a 5-step “ride it out” plan When it might be medical,
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Short version: there’s no single cause. Anxiety disorders arise from a mix of biology, genetics, psychology, and environment. Think “risk factors & triggers,” not one culprit. 1) Biological & genetic factors 2) Temperament & psychology 3) Life experiences & environment 4) Medical conditions, medications, and substances Anxiety symptoms can be caused or amplified by health
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Short answer: a panic attack itself isn’t dangerous or life-threatening, but it can feel terrifying and it can create risks (like avoiding life, or misreading a heart problem). The key is knowing when it’s “just” panic, when to call 911, and how to ride it out safely. source1 source2 What a panic attack is (and
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Most Americans use “anxiety” to describe anything from butterflies before a presentation to a full-blown panic attack. But clinically, anxiety has a more specific meaning. It’s not just worry, it’s persistent, excessive fear or nervousness that interferes with daily life. 1. Everyday Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorder 2. What It Feels Like in the Body Anxiety
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Americans use the words interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Here’s a clear, real-life way to tell them apart, and why it matters for your day-to-day sanity. Plain-English definitions You can have stress without anxiety (busy week, but you’re fine), anxiety without stressors (Sunday dread with no reason), or both at once. Side-by-side snapshot
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