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Causes For Social Anxiety

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Causes

A person's genetics, biochemistry, environment, history, and psychological profile all seem to contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Most people with these disorders seem to have a biological vulnerability to stress, making them more susceptible to environmental stimuli than the rest of the population.

Biochemical Factors

Abnormalities in the Brain. Scientists are using imaging techniques, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to identify different areas of the brain a...

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Expert & Community Posts

New Study May Bring Scientists Closer to Gene Responsible for Anxiety Disorders

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Many people with anxiety disorders have a close family member that also suffers from anxiety... Read more »

Social Anxiety in Children

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

When children suffer from social anxiety it can interfere with their ability to learn in school.... Read more »

What do they think about me?

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...give only the best impression, become hampered by anxiety and the person becomes marginalized as... Read more »

Children with Anxiety: IEPs in School

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

When children suffer from anxiety disorder, their school performance may also suffer. Anxiety... Read more »

Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Blushing

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...embarrassment, anger or excitement. For people with anxiety, in particular social anxiety,... Read more »

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Health Guide

Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder cannot be cured. Medications are available and have been found to be helpful for some people. Medications sometimes will allow a person to receive more benefit from behavioral... Read more »

20 Ways to Deal with Holiday Anxiety

...Roman","serif";} The holidays are a stressful time for many different reasons. Some people with anxiety have a difficult time with the many activities going on, some may be experiencing... Read more »

Stress: Conditions with Similar Symptoms

Conditions with Similar SymptomsThe physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:A fast heart rateRapid, shallow breathingIncreased muscle tensionAnxiety is an... Read more »

Anxiety in Relationships

People who suffer from anxiety often have trouble within their personal relationships, according to the Anxiety Disorder Association of America (ADAA). The good news, however, is that as the anxiety... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Complications

Studies consistently report that all types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.Association with Depression and Bipolar... Read more »

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