{"id":71118,"date":"2019-10-06T19:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T03:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=71118"},"modified":"2019-10-08T19:03:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T03:03:48","slug":"how-to-prevent-your-anxiety-from-rubbing-off-on-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-your-anxiety-from-rubbing-off-on-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Your Anxiety from Rubbing Off On Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sometimes, it seems like our kids aren\u2019t learning\nanything from us\u2014but that\u2019s simply not the case. Kids absorb all the\ninformation around them and learn by example. While that can be a good thing,\nit can also be a problem if you don\u2019t want to pass on certain behaviors you\u2019re\nmodeling for them, like anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling with anxiety, first remember\nthat it\u2019s nothing to be ashamed of. Lots of people have trouble controlling\ntheir anxiety. But it\u2019s also important to realize that your behavior is bound\nto transfer to your child and could cause them to develop anxiety problems of\ntheir own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, it\u2019s essential to address\nproblems with your emotional health as soon as you possibly can. According to a\npew research study, 70{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of teens struggle with anxiety and depression<\/a>, which can start when children are much younger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how can you avoid passing on the anxiety that\u2019s\ncausing you nothing but distress? Here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Anxiety Affect\nChildren?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\nshouldn\u2019t be too surprising that children are sensitive to the emotions their\nparents may be experiencing. They pick up on even subtle cues and shape their\nworld view of what\u2019s \u201cnormal\u201d by watching their parents. Kids can pick up on\nanxiety in the home and may be more prone to developing an anxiety disorder if\none or both of their parents struggle with anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\nisn\u2019t one main cause of anxiety in children, but both the child\u2019s environment\nand genetics come into play. Parents can\u2019t change their children\u2019s genetics,\nbut factors like modeling\nanxiety-promoting behaviors<\/a> can make the risk go up. Parents who have an anxiety\ndisorder will need to work hard to reduce the impact of their own anxiety on\ntheir children, which may include measures like behavior modification and\ntherapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anxiety in America<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou suffer from an anxiety disorder, you\u2019re far from alone. Many Americans have\ndealt with anxiety or depression at some point during their lives. Pressure\nfrom school and work are common triggers for racing thoughts, anxiety, stress,\nand overwhelm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even\nyoung adults, who should be enjoying their college years and focusing on\nlearning and growing, often struggle with anxiety. In fact, anxiety and depression are the top two reasons that college students seek\nmental health services<\/a>, according to the Center for\nCollegiate Mental Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across America, anxiety disorders affect 18.1{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of the population<\/a>\u201440 million adults\u2014making them the most common mental health disorder in\nthe country. Although the problem is so common, many people never get a\ndiagnosis or seek out treatment for the issue. Instead, they suffer for years\nin silence and often transfer the problem to the next generation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anxiety disorders include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n