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Understanding the Difference Between Anxiety and Depression Its not uncommon for depression and anxiety to be present simultaneously It is essential to receive an accurate diagnosis from a psychiatrist or therapist who can assist you in feeling better Typically treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy CBT medication and healthy lifestyle habits Common medications include SSRIs such as escitalopram SNRIs like duloxetine and TCAs like venlafaxine Symptoms Depression is a widespread mental illness in the world Around 350 million people suffer from depression at any moment Its the leading cause of anxiety disorders Symptoms of the two are often similar which makes it difficult for people to differentiate between them However there are some significant differences that can help Unlike anxiety which is characterized by feelings of fear or dread and depression is characterized by deep sadness and an overall lack of interest in daily life The signs of depression are a persistently depressed mood and feelings of guilt or feeling of worthlessness trouble with concentration and extreme selfcriticism or selfhatred You may also feel more angry or irritable than usual and experience unanswered aches and pains If you are experiencing these symptoms you should seek out a mental health professional Anxiety and depression that are persistent can result in serious consequences They can interfere with your ability to sleep eat and work Your overall quality of life could be affected as well In some cases they can lead to suicidal thoughts or behaviours The good news is that both can be treated by psychotherapy and medication The first step is to talk to your doctor about the symptoms that youre experiencing Typically theyll ask you questions about how long youve experiencing them and how they affect your daily life They may also suggest blood urine and other tests to rule out specific medical issues that may contribute to depression and anxiety In most cases a combination of factors can trigger depression and anxiety Genetics and stressful events such as financial instability illness childbirth and relationships can all be a factor You can lessen the chances of suffering from anxiety and depression by getting enough rest and eating well as well as exercising regularly Antidepressant medication and relaxation techniques can aid Your therapist will teach you healthy ways to deal with difficult emotions and stress reduction skills It is important to realize that finding the best treatment may take time Additionally some individuals have to try several different drugs before they discover one that helps relieve their symptoms Diagnosis If you have anxiety and depression its essential to seek treatment These conditions can lead to grave consequences if they are not treated such as depression suicide and heart problems Both depression and anxiety are treatable by medication and psychotherapy Psychotherapy can help you learn to change your patterns of thinking and behavior as well as beliefs that cause symptoms Medicines may include antianxiety medicines antidepressants or benzodiazepines You could also consider relaxation methods such as selfhelp support groups or selfhelp groups as well as stress management Both anxiety and depression have a variety of symptoms including a low mood or a feeling of despair or worthlessness Depression can affect your appetite sleep patterns and energy levels In addition some individuals with depression have physical symptoms such as tightening of the chest a feeling heaviness in the arms or legs and headaches Depression can also affect work school and relationships Anxiety disorders are characterized by constant and overwhelming feelings of anxiety fear or apprehension that dont relate to specific events or objects The most prevalent type of anxiety disorder is called generalized anxiety disorder GAD It causes you to worry over a wide range of things on most days for several months You cant control GAD unlike normal worries Panic disorder is a form of anxiety disorder It can trigger flashy or abrupt attacks that are characterized by anxiety and fear You may feel your heart pounding sweating shaking feeling faint or having trouble breathing People with panic disorders can also feel a sense of impending death or an impending death Its unclear what causes anxiety or depression There is evidence to suggest that genetics and the environment are involved If you have a family member who has mental illness can increase your risk for getting it yourself Depression and anxiety are caused by stressrelated life events or conflicts with others Its very common for depression and anxiety to coexist Nearly half of those suffering from depression suffer from severe anxiety Its important to manage both depression and anxiety simultaneously if you have them Combining treatments might aid in your recovery faster Treatment People who experience the symptoms of depression or anxiety need to see a physician A doctor can diagnose the condition and offer treatments Some people can find relief from symptoms using psychotherapy and medication Others may need other treatments like lifestyle changes or support groups Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of sadness and hopelessness It can affect someones behavior thinking and physical wellbeing People suffering from depression may have difficulty concentrating or experiencing pleasure They may also have difficulty sleeping lack of energy or weight loss and suicidal thoughts Depression is the third leading cause of death across the world and can result in suicidal thoughts substance abuse and problems with relationships Anxiety is a feeling hard to manage It is normal to experience anxiety when youre under stress but its crucial to seek medical attention if the anxiety is severe recurrent or persistent The symptoms of anxiety are similar to symptoms of depression and may include anxiety of being a victim of a heart race sweating trembling the feeling of being on edge or overwhelmed as well as feeling like you are out of control People with comorbid depression and anxiety can benefit from psychotherapy which can be utilized in conjunction with antidepressant medication Both cognitive behavioral therapy CBT and psychodynamic talk therapies are excellent choices CBT helps people to understand their fears and alter their mental outlook while psychodynamic therapy allows them to freely discuss their past experiences Treatment options for both depression and anxiety include selective serotoninreuptake inhibitors SSRIs and benzodiazepines SSRIs aid in increasing levels of the chemical serotonin which improves mood and decreases anxiety and benzodiazepines reduce the activity of nerve cells which cause anxiety Other medications that are used for anxiety and depression include betablockers which inhibit the actions of adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones involved in the fight or flight reaction and monoamine oxidase inhibitors which block an enzyme that breaks down the chemical serotonin noradrenaline and dopamine It can take up to a few weeks for these medications to start working Prevention The good news is that depression and anxiety are treatable Patients can improve their condition by following a few easy steps Its not always evident what causes anxiety or depression but theres ample evidence to suggest that genes are a significant element Being a blood relative of someone with depression or anxiety can also increase the risk of developing one Stressful life events like the onset of unemployment illness or injury or moving home or retiring can also trigger anxiety and depression Also ongoing conflicts with others and a lack of social support Anxiety disorders are usually treated with psychotherapy or talk therapy and medications The first step is to see a doctor or counsellor who will evaluate your symptoms and work out the best treatment plan Cognitive behavior therapy is a kind of therapy for talking that can help you learn how to think react and behave in a different way and feel less anxious The use of medications such as antidepressants and antianxiety medications can reduce or completely eliminate symptoms of anxiety disorders They can be taken in the form of tablets or in the form of nasal sprays or injections Some people who take antidepressants or antianxiety drugs may experience adverse effects such as drowsiness or stomach upset but these usually go away in time Other treatments include engaging in activities or hobbies that you are interested in getting enough rest and eating a healthy diet Trying to do things you find rewarding or fun can help to lift your mood and provide satisfaction Regular exercise can boost your overall health as well as help to control anxiety and depression It is important to stay clear of using alcohol or drugs as a means to alleviate symptoms because they can exacerbate your mood and can lead to addiction Early intervention can help to prevent depression and anxiety from becoming more severe Its difficult to eliminate without medical help similar to a deep fracture or a cut Anxiety disorders are rarely diagnosed and treated in older adults partly because they are less likely than younger people to seek assistance panic anxiety disorder are also less informed about effective treatments WHO has created a stepbystep care prevention program that includes brief psychological interventions by nonspecialists to address this problem