1.Genetics
You’re more likely to have an anxiety disorder if you have a family history of them. That suggests your genes at least play a role. Still, scientists haven’t found an “anxiety gene.” So just because you have a parent or close relative with one doesn’t mean you’ll get one, too.
2.Trauma
The more high-stress events (like violence or sexual abuse) you endure before age 21, the more likely you are to have anxiety later in life. It could take the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That’s when you relive stressful events in dreams or obsessive memories. When this happens, you might start to sweat. Your heart might race, too. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms. They can suggest therapy and medication.
