Anxiety and Depression Disorders

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Feelings of depression or anxiety are normal from time to time, when things happen in ones life to trigger such emotions. Having a normal reaction to an extreme situation in life, such as losing a loved one or being in a terrifying situation, is natural. However, sometimes, these feelings of depression or anxiety don’t go away. Sometimes, they seem to come on for no apparent reason. And sometimes, these disorders that can affect day- to- day life.

Feeling Anxious and Depressed – Is it a Disorder?

It can be difficult to know if you have a disorder or not. Luckily, there are many professionals who have devoted their lives to the treatment of anxiety and depression disorders. It is always a good idea to seek care and medical attention if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. Often, these disorders are easily treatable; and life can be greatly improved upon diagnosis.

What Are Anxiety Disorders?

The term “anxiety disorders” covers a spectrum of illnesses which all have one thing in common: they are uncontrollable, persistent, and irrational. The various types of anxiety disorder include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. There is a wide range of symptoms associated with each of these anxiety disorders. Symptoms might include heart palpitations, anxiety for no apparent reason, nausea, excessive worrying, and actual attacks, which make it difficult to breath and can include hot or cold flashes. Other symptoms can include sleeping disorders. These anxiety disorders are often linked with depression.

Depression Disorders

Depression refers to individuals who have chronic feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Individuals with depression are often disinterested in life and unmotivated. Many people occasionally “wake up on the wrong side of bed,” but having a major depression can have a serious impact on ones life – and it is a treatable illness. Symptoms of depression include:

– Sadness and anxiety

– Feelings of hopelessness

– A loss of interest in things which one used to derive pleasure from. For example, if a teen used to love playing basketball, but suddenly stops, it could be a sign of a depression.

– Decreased energy

– Thoughts of death; suicide attempts or thoughts

– Extreme weight loss or gain

– Insomnia or other sleep disorders

Upon reviewing the symptoms of anxiety and depression disorders, one can see that many of the symptoms are often shared. While anxiety and depression are different disorders, the nervousness, irritability and other symptoms are often parallel. While there is no evidence that an anxiety disorder causes depression, or vice versa, it is well documented that individuals often suffer from both. It is important to describe all the symptoms one is experiencing to a healthcare professional, who can ascertain how to prescribe treatment.

If using a treatment of medicine to ease an anxiety disorder or a depression disorder, the doctor may need to treat one first. Support groups, relaxation techniques, talk- therapy and exercise can all reduce the impact of either anxiety or depression disorders.

Anxiety and Depression Disorders

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