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Health Conditions
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Anxiety
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that increase the likelihood that you will develop a particular condition. Common risk factors for anxiety disorders are:
a family history of anxiety disorders
past negative experiences (e.g. family conflict or sexual abuse)
buildup of stress
medical illness, such as heart or respiratory ailments
psychiatric illness, such as depression or dementia
medication use or discontinuation
withdrawal after discontinuing certain substances, such as alcohol
drug abuse
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
