No, I do not suffer at all from anxiety. But, I married into a family that is wrought with psychological problems. Didn't know what I was getting into! My dh was ADHD and probably would have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder as a child. He is a very difficult man to live with as he suffers from depression and has anger issues due to his own fears and low self image. I know this has a lot to do with why our son has issues. But, I also know that the supplement I have been giving him has helped the OCD so I do think we have a biological component to all of this, as well. I'm guess it's a combo of environmental factors along with a bio/chemical aspect. My dh doesn't understand the crying about the anxiety as he just gets angry about everything. So, I am stuck between the 2 of them! I, personally, have my own issues but I am still considered a pretty carefree, easy going person and I have the outlook that: everything works according to God's will/purpose for you. So, why worry about everything?
Unfortunately, after a few years around these anxious people I worry now about their mental health and spend some of my free time online trying to find answers to help them both.
I joke with my dh that I've become obsessive compulsive about finding a 'cure' for our son's tics and his anxiety. And, of course, I get anxious when I know that ds will be anxious about something now....but it only lasts for a moment and then I talk myself back to reality.
Anyway, thanks for all the responses. I'll be re-evaluating our therapist in the next few months. I figure I'll give it another few months and see where we're at!