Anxiety Depression: Sometimes They Are Joined At The
Hip
Anxiety and depression may sound like a contradiction in words. However, they are not. While it is true that people
who are depressed may appear to have low energy, many depressed people are very anxious. This anxiety can lead to
phobias and panic attacks. These can, in turn, contribute to depression. Luckily, the medical profession is aware
of anxiety depression and can treat someone who is suffering from it.
It is important to keep in mind that anxiety and depression are two different things. A person who is depressed
will experience very intense emotions of despair, sadness, anger or hopelessness. Their energy levels are usually
low and they may be overwhelmed with day to day living. A person who is suffering from an anxiety problem can
experience panic and fear in certain situations where other people would not feel anxiety. A person with an anxiety
problem may worry endlessly about things and their anxiety can be manifested in physical symptoms such as shaking,
panic attacks, upset stomach and more. Both depression and anxiety disorders can restrict a person’s ability to
maintain relationships, leave their home and even work.
No one knows why an individual will suffer from anxiety depression. However, approximately 85 percent of
individuals with major depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Of these, 35 percent of these
individuals have a panic disorder. You can say that anxiety depression is simply fraternal twins who like to
accompany each other.
An individual who is suffering from anxiety depression has a lot of work ahead of them. When a person has
depression with anxiety, the symptoms of both are usually more severe. Depression tends to take longer to get over
in a person who is also treating anxiety. Also, the depression can exacerbate anxiety. To overcome anxiety
depression much is required.
It is necessary that individuals find someone who will help them treat their depression and their anxiety. Treating
just the anxiety portion of anxiety depression will not bring on healing. Likewise, focusing on the depression will
not ease a person’s anxiety if they have anxiety depression.
Many people who have anxiety depression benefit from taking anti depression medication, as well as anxiety
medication. There are some medications that will help both depression and anxiety. The medications that are
prescribed will be based on the person’s individual symptoms, body type and chemistry and age. In addition to
medication, people who have anxiety depression also benefit from Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This form of therapy
will help individuals learn to identify their thoughts, determine how their belief system is rooted, find ways to
counteract negative beliefs, learn how to adopt coping techniques and identify situations that cause them stress or
anxiety. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is practiced by both psychologists and psychiatrists. If a doctor recommends
therapy, he or she will usually refer the patient to someone who specializes in anxiety depression.
If you are suffering from depression and anxiety, take heart. There are many different things that you can do. In
addition to seeing your doctor and obtaining medication and undergoing therapy, you can also find support groups.
The Internet is full of support groups for people who suffer from anxiety depression. Many times talking with
someone who is not a “professional” can go far in helping you see that you are not alone. Who knows? Maybe your
experiences can help someone else, too. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you are not alone. There
is help available.
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