Yes yes and yes!

When I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder at 16 (34 now) my mom told me she had issues with panic attacks/anxiety disorder. (She also has battled depression all adult life). I found out later that my dad had a panic attack when she was pregnant with my sister, thinking he was having a heart attack. When my Nana died (almost 7 years ago! Where does time go?) I found out from my dad's sister that Nana had battled anxiety all of her adult life and was agorophobic. My dad is now on a low dosage of anti-depressants, my sister was on them for a time and my mom and I have accepted we will probably be on some form of anti-depressant/anti anxiety for the rest of our lives.

Many mental health issues run in families (in mine, it's like a dog race!). I was recently diagnosed Inattentive ADHD, which also runs in families. For example, I got my diagnosis after my oldest daughter was diagnosed.

The good news is it is treatable! I suffered for MANY MANY years, and though I am calmer now thanks to my ADHD treatment (even lowering my dosage of Paxil even more) I still have panicky moments. This morning is a good example. I got home Friday night, did not go anywhere all weekend, and was a little jumpy this morning when I had to go to work. Medication and behavior therapy/psycotherapy together works the best. There are guided meditations and relaxation tecniques you can learn to help control symptoms.

Good luck!