Having anxiety is an ongoing battle that can last a lifetime and take on different forms at different times. But since it's confined to you (it's not contagious like measles) it makes you focus primarily on yourself and your own feelings. But what if you knew that this could affect your kids? Being prepared for this reality can be disheartening, but it's a reality you should prepare for. Is the fear of passing on your anxiety disorder baseless mumbo-jumbo? The short answer is no. And let me assure you that I am not the eleven o'clock news