Personality traits that are tied to or may lead to anxiety more

[AnxietySincePreschool]

Anyone know if there is any research into this?

I know that even without the anxiety I am a natural worrier as I am cautious (risk averse), resistant to change and habitual, introverted, I think about things a lot, ruminate over them for too long, have a low need for a wide circle of friend which means i have small/non existent support network.

How about your personality traits?

[rachelm23]

I think dazza said in another post that if you're a natural worrier or shy (introverted), you are more likely to have anxiety. But not all hope is lost! There are a lot of people here who understand you and are willing to talk. I'm also a big advocate of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Look into that if you can, or check out some books about it on Amazon.

You're gonna make it, my friend. :)

[rachelm23]

Oh, and as far as my personality traits go, I've always been a worrier and never had many close friends.

[Enduronman]

HI!

@Rachelm, How are you doing??...I believe we have worked together on here before somewhere.. jus wondering.. Good to see you again...(see you?..read you, sorry)

@ASP, I am the complete opposite..but may be able to help you to turn the opposite direction?..Worth a shot hey!!

Enduronman.

[dazza]

I haven't seen any research and, to be honest, I don't need to.

Anxiety is usually clearly visible in people who have it and putting 2 & 2 together - it's quite obvious they're likely to develop a disorder from it at some point, since their brain has probably been the way it is for many, many years and ends up hard-coded that way.

Funny really, since I've always recognised shyness (in both myself and others), but I never for one moment thought it could lead to such a
hideous disorder.

<lights a fag, takes a puff and blows it across the laptop screen>

[AnxietySincePreschool]

I haven't seen any research and, to be honest, I don't need to.

Anxiety is usually clearly visible in people who have it and putting 2 & 2 together - it's quite obvious they're likely to develop a disorder from it at some point, since their brain has probably been the way it is for many, many years and ends up hard-coded that way.

Funny really, since I've always recognised shyness (in both myself and others), but I never for one moment thought it could lead to such a
hideous disorder.

<lights a fag, takes a puff and blows it across the laptop screen>

hmmmmm.... doesn't it mean that attempts to minimize or get rid of it will mean you will ultimately always fall back, at least at some point for some time... it seems somewhat futile

[daisy84279]

I think shy people are more prone to developing anxiety. But I have not always been shy. I actually used to be a little diva when I was younger, til around 10 or so. I guess puberty caused me to become insecure, shy, and introverted. It's frustrating because I know this isn't who I really am. I didnt used to be shy, un-interested in people, or even this angry. I notice I am more angry since I have developed anxiety.