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Causes for anxiety disorder will vary according to the different type of anxiety disorder which you can be viewed in depth under the Types of Anxiety Disorders disorders.
Causes of anxiety disorders include:- Traumatic event (i.e. war, attack, rape, witness to a fatal accident)
- Medical condition
- Substance abuse
- Medication
- Family history (genetic cause)
- Family patterns of behavior (environmental cause)
- Developmental issues
- Behavioral issues
- Chemical imbalances (need further research)
- Thinking habits and patterns
- Unresolved issues