The psychiatrist explained the principle of transmission of anxiety from parents to children

Genetics determines about half of the personality traits of a person, the rest is formed under the influence of the environment, and above all upbringing. Psychiatrist Anton Mokeev told about this in an interview with aif.ru .

The specialist explained how anxiety can be transmitted from parents to children.

According to him, emotions themselves are not a problem — they are necessary for humans and are inherent evolutionarily. Danger arises when a short-term emotion, such as anxiety, turns into a stable state of anxiety. This feature can be either innate or acquired, and its development depends largely on the family environment and parenting style.

The psychiatrist noted that lack of care, violence, or emotional coldness in the family can increase genetic vulnerability, while an atmosphere of safety and support, on the contrary, can smooth it out. At the same time, the personal example of parents is of great importance. The child often unconsciously copies the disturbing behavior of adults and fixes it as the norm.

Mokeev noted that it is professional support that helps break stable negative patterns and restore a person's sense of inner balance.

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Earlier, on December 8, psychotherapist Anton Mokeev said that panic attacks have become a frequent occurrence rather than a rare psychological condition due to three main factors. 360.ru .

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