Can Anxiety Cause Schizophrenia?
Anxiety and schizophrenia are two distinct chronic brain disorders with risk factors, some of which are the same — genetics, for example. However, when exclusively talking about the two, can anxiety cause schizophrenia? If so, what are the symptoms, and what are the triggers? Anxiety and Schizophrenia Risk Factors People who have relatives with anxiety or schizophrenia may be predisposed. Genetics, as the only contributing factor, only happens about 50% of the time, even in twins. The environment in which you live, misusing alcohol or drugs, and early trauma are a few factors that play a role in developing a mental illness. Several studies show childhood stress, even prenatal stress, is a risk factor for schizophrenia. Prenatal stressors can occur when the mother does not gain enough weight during pregnancy. Other factors include emotional, sexual, or physical abuse and lack of nurturing from their parent or caregiver. Also, if the pregnant …
