Hello thanks for asking from HCM Your father has been suffering from anxiety and panic disorder. Recently you have started to develop similar symptoms. Now coming to your questions- - There is no single gene that can predict risk of anxiety but anxiety disorder may run in family. Its risk is high in children of parents with anxiety or siblings of anxiety patients. - Yes anxiety and panic disorder are treatable. Medicines like SSRIs as sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine etc are commonly used to treat anxiety. - To over come the anxiety you have to try relaxation exercises, yoga, meditation etc methods. Progressive muscle relaxation exercises, Breathing exercises help to reduce the frequency of anxiety attacks. If symptoms are really causing impairment then consult a psychiatrist for treatment. Thanks, hope this helps you. Take care