Upbringing and our mental health

[CMF]

This may be a really simple and obvious thing but i have been reading a few threads and have noticed a connection between anxiety and upbringing. Controlling parents, family who make us feel 'not good enough', feeling that we need to live up to certain expectations to feel valued.

I do believe we are a product of our upbringing. Are our anxiety triggers embedded in us from an early age. Am i stating the obvious? Interested in people's thoughts.

Baby Steps

[MsPurple]

I think there are many factors that cause anxiety and depression. I don't think it is black and white, I think there is some grey. I think it has something to do with genetics, environment and family history. I think if people have a though up-bring with stress and neglect they may have a higher likelihood of developing depression or anxiety. I also think if someone has the genes which may cause chemical imbalances of the brain it may cause depression (due to seretonin imbalances etc). And people with a family history seem to have a higher chance of getting it, probably the DNA and gene thing again. So to answer your question I do think the family factor of not feeling 'good enough' can increases the chances but it is not the only factor. It is hard to know I guess. It is like the chicken or the egg scenario.