Well, I believe that anxiety disorders are caused by personality traits. I believe personality traits can be passed down genetically just like any other feature we have, and if you share the same personality traits as other family members that have an anxiety disorder, then chances are good that you will get anxiety too. read more
The genetic component of social anxiety disorder, also known as the “heritability” of the disorder, has been estimated at around 30% to 40%, meaning that roughly one third of the underlying causes of SAD come from your genetics. read more
“Social anxiety disorder or social phobia can lead to persistent and significant distress and impairment in important areas of functioning,” says Torvik. Avoidant personality disorder Avoidant personality disorder often occurs together with social anxiety, but the study suggests that this personality disorder is not the same as strong social anxiety. read more