2. Even the less emotionally sensitive child can develop panic disorder. Certain events that change a child's world can be enough to start that ball rolling. The death of a close friend or relative or pet, family upheavals, traumatic events are all enough to send an otherwise rational child into the throes of a full-blown panic attack. These things are tough for adults to handle. Imagine what a child has to go through!

3. Some kids suffer from GAD--generalized anxiety disorder. If you know your child gets too anxious at the prospect of certain events (family get-togethers, the onset of a new school year, etc.), then you already know this is fertile ground for the development of panic disorder. Again, the parent has the best advantage to see where a child is headed in his/her emotional development. Early intervention is key to avoiding a lifelong problem.

There may be many reasons why someone has acquired these disorders. Let us explore the major causes of an anxiousness disorder.

Many may ask this question - are anxiety disorders passed from parents to children? There are some recent studies which inform us of this possibility. For warning – if a parent has an anxiety disorder, it is highly probable that his children may display similar symptoms too. This does not mean that it is compulsory for the children to be panic stricken if their parents were so - it is only a small possibility.

It could be more due to the atmosphere at home in which a child grows up. If children watch their elders displaying frightened behavior, then the child's impressionable mind may be very much affected by it.

On the other hand, if children are exposed to self-assured individuals with flourishing self-esteems then they are probable to acquire the same qualities as they grow up. As a child, it is common to imitate the behavior of the adults - so can be the case with anxiety related behaviors.

It may not be befitting to blame just the genetics if children display anxiety disorders. More than genetics, could be the reason that the child learned the anxious habits by constantly watching his peers and elders. Therefore it is essential for adults to display positive behavior in front of their kids. They need to learn how to deal with panic attacks and depression and not let it affect their children. They must bear in mind that the child is a very keen observer and will easily learn the negative behaviors from adults if he is consistently exposed to them.

Other factors too come into picture here. For example - parents may sometimes not have good relations with each other. This can have a big impact on the small child. The innocent childhood of the kids may be damaged due to domestic troubles between father and mother.

Such children may find it difficult to handle stressful situations later on in their own adult lives. They may become victims of the dreaded anxiety disorder.

Learning to deal with stress is a huge skill for anyone. children who had happy childhood are likely to be good at dealing with stress and would probably be more in control of their own emotions. They may go through their adult lives with more ease and confidence if they did not have a traumatic childhood to deal with.

It is indeed possible to get over this problem of anxiousness and constant worry. You need not be a slave to it all your life. The only thing you need to remember is to have a strong resolve and be committed to your goals just as a warrior will be keen on vanquishing his enemy. You need not be afraid of obstacles and problems for they visit the lives of each of us from time to time. When the going gets tough the tough get going. There is a huge lesson in this for all of us.

Remaining positive and developing a healthy self-esteem are important characteristics of a person who may remain immune to anxiety disorders, depression and panic attacks. Why not try and develop the same qualities within yourself? It sure is not impossible to do so!