Someone who has been diagnosed with anxiety does not necessarily have depression as well. The same is true for those with depression. Although these disorders share similar physiological states and environmental triggers, one person does not have to have both. However, it is no surprise that most people suffering from anxiety usually have depression as well.
Symptoms of depression include intense feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness for weeks, months or even years.
The morning hours of the day seem to harbor the most intense symptoms, however they can be experienced throughout the day. In addition to the afore mentioned symptoms, depression sufferers may also experience fatigue, insomnia, hypersomnia and feelings of guilt. In most cases, people suffering from depression will withdraw from activities that once gave them pleasure and instead endure feelings of restlessness, irritability and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression can also decrease or increase a person's weight in a very minimal period of time.
Depression is believed to be caused by several factors including a chemical imbalance in the brain. Several neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, are secreted or received by brain nerves and regulate mood and the handling of emotion. Studies have found that those with mood disorders such as depression are either lacking in one or more neurotransmitters or have defective receptors of a neurotransmitter. Either way, an important chemical component in the brain is lacking and a mood disorder is usually the result.
Environmental triggers of depression include stressful events and medications whether legal or illegal. In addition, someone who displays a pessimistic personality is also likely to be afflicted with depression.
An anxiety sufferer is highly susceptible to depression as their pessimistic attitude has their thoughts creating worry and unrealistic scenarios which are extremely negative. Many people experiencing both disorders are lonely and hard to understand which can then result in intense thoughts of suicide or death.
There is a bright side however, both disorders can be treated and are generally treatable with the same methods. Treatment for these disorders can include cognitive behavior therapy or psychotherapy as well as medications. These methods allow the patient to recognize symptoms and deal with them in a positive way as well as learning how to prevent them all together.
If you believe you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of either of these disorders, seek the assistance of your mental healthcare provider.
Symptoms of depression include intense feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness for weeks, months or even years.
The morning hours of the day seem to harbor the most intense symptoms, however they can be experienced throughout the day. In addition to the afore mentioned symptoms, depression sufferers may also experience fatigue, insomnia, hypersomnia and feelings of guilt. In most cases, people suffering from depression will withdraw from activities that once gave them pleasure and instead endure feelings of restlessness, irritability and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression can also decrease or increase a person's weight in a very minimal period of time.
Depression is believed to be caused by several factors including a chemical imbalance in the brain. Several neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, are secreted or received by brain nerves and regulate mood and the handling of emotion. Studies have found that those with mood disorders such as depression are either lacking in one or more neurotransmitters or have defective receptors of a neurotransmitter. Either way, an important chemical component in the brain is lacking and a mood disorder is usually the result.
Environmental triggers of depression include stressful events and medications whether legal or illegal. In addition, someone who displays a pessimistic personality is also likely to be afflicted with depression.
An anxiety sufferer is highly susceptible to depression as their pessimistic attitude has their thoughts creating worry and unrealistic scenarios which are extremely negative. Many people experiencing both disorders are lonely and hard to understand which can then result in intense thoughts of suicide or death.
There is a bright side however, both disorders can be treated and are generally treatable with the same methods. Treatment for these disorders can include cognitive behavior therapy or psychotherapy as well as medications. These methods allow the patient to recognize symptoms and deal with them in a positive way as well as learning how to prevent them all together.
If you believe you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of either of these disorders, seek the assistance of your mental healthcare provider.
About the Author:
Funmi Salami is an established writer who loves to share her knowledge and experience. She has an online classroom on Clivir.com to share about Signs of Anxiety Disorder and other information about Anxiety Disorder Nutrients.
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