What causes severe anxiety in the brain?

What causes severe anxiety in the brain?

Abnormalities in a brain neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid — which are often inherited — may make a person susceptible to GAD. Life events, both early life traumas and current life experiences, are probably necessary to trigger the episodes of anxiety.

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Most of my anxiety is caused by other people these days.

That is not an easy answer. There are multiple and often prolonged factors that cause GAD

Look up Biopsychosocial model. This may help you

What is the root of anxiety?

There is a multitude of sources that could be triggering your anxiety, such as environmental factors like a job or personal relationship, medical conditions, traumatic past experiences – even genetics plays a role, points out Medical News Today

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