Anxiety and Depression: What's the Difference?
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Avenged
Thanks for the explanation. I was sure to definitely have one of them. Now I know that I have most symptoms of both.
The problem is, I know there is something that causes those symptoms, and I recently found out I might have autism (suspected in childhood but not further investigated) and ADHD (overlooked in childhood despite the fact that therapists noted my severe inattentiveness. So, when JUST anxiety and / or depression get treated I knew for certain that they will come back. Because I never got along with most people and working a normal job was a traumatic experience for me (school was traumatic too but work is even worse. So it kinda makes sense why anxiety and depression appear so regular within me. Because I didnt think of anything other than anxiety and depression I rejected getting to a psychologist. After finding out about the probability of autism and ADHD I got hope that I might not be hopeless after all and that there might be ways to get help.
For everyone who has a similar guess (Why let depression and/or anxiety get treated when it inevitably comes back anyway) there might be something that causes them. Maybe an underlying condition. Obviously it doesnt have to be autism or ADHD. Personality disorders, Bipolar Disorder, AvPD, also can be a reason for reoccuring psychological problems that just seem like your destined to have them. Maybe it might be a good idea to investigate your past and read up on all types of different disorders that you might have. There might be a shocking realization at some point, but that might be the first step to get over the hopelessness.
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Thanks for the explanation. I was sure to definitely have one of them. Now I know that I have most symptoms of both.
The problem is, I know there is something that causes those symptoms, and I recently found out I might have autism (suspected in childhood but not further investigated) and ADHD (overlooked in childhood despite the fact that therapists noted my severe inattentiveness. So, when JUST anxiety and / or depression get treated I knew for certain that they will come back. Because I never got along with most people and working a normal job was a traumatic experience for me (school was traumatic too but work is even worse. So it kinda makes sense why anxiety and depression appear so regular within me. Because I didnt think of anything other than anxiety and depression I rejected getting to a psychologist. After finding out about the probability of autism and ADHD I got hope that I might not be hopeless after all and that there might be ways to get help.
For everyone who has a similar guess (Why let depression and/or anxiety get treated when it inevitably comes back anyway) there might be something that causes them. Maybe an underlying condition. Obviously it doesnt have to be autism or ADHD. Personality disorders, Bipolar Disorder, AvPD, also can be a reason for reoccuring psychological problems that just seem like your destined to have them. Maybe it might be a good idea to investigate your past and read up on all types of different disorders that you might have. There might be a shocking realization at some point, but that might be the first step to get over the hopelessness.
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Derek
I lost my depression when I was 19 because I started taking vitamin D3 which helped. Then when I was 21 I suffered from anxiety which was much worse for me because I tried to kill myself when I was 22. A big reason why I have anxiety is my bride-to-be and I had a friend who we lost due to a misunderstanding which deeply hurt us. My anxiety now just comes and goes we still miss her my mom used a pendulum to get answers and it said we will reconnect with her in 2023. Which would really help me big time. I will never take anxiety pills again because it made me almost commit suicide back in 2014. To be honest over that falling out. When I was 21 my anxiety hit hard when I was 22 it got worse, when I was 23 it did not hit as hard, when I was 24 it was not as bad, when I was 25 gone then it started to reawaken again, then when I was 26 I was better, then I was 27 it was bad, Last year in 2020 28 my life was bad 29 Coivd-19, Losing work hours, I was sad and then my dog died. I just really want to reconnect with that person so I can finally fix the long anxiety. But if it takes until 2023 so be it. I had a really bad anxiety feeling the other day. That is over that other I had since 2013. This another feeling I had getting out of the house makes me better sometimes.
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I lost my depression when I was 19 because I started taking vitamin D3 which helped. Then when I was 21 I suffered from anxiety which was much worse for me because I tried to kill myself when I was 22. A big reason why I have anxiety is my bride-to-be and I had a friend who we lost due to a misunderstanding which deeply hurt us. My anxiety now just comes and goes we still miss her my mom used a pendulum to get answers and it said we will reconnect with her in 2023. Which would really help me big time. I will never take anxiety pills again because it made me almost commit suicide back in 2014. To be honest over that falling out. When I was 21 my anxiety hit hard when I was 22 it got worse, when I was 23 it did not hit as hard, when I was 24 it was not as bad, when I was 25 gone then it started to reawaken again, then when I was 26 I was better, then I was 27 it was bad, Last year in 2020 28 my life was bad 29 Coivd-19, Losing work hours, I was sad and then my dog died. I just really want to reconnect with that person so I can finally fix the long anxiety. But if it takes until 2023 so be it. I had a really bad anxiety feeling the other day. That is over that other I had since 2013. This another feeling I had getting out of the house makes me better sometimes.
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Kj
I feel like many depressed people have trouble feeling/showing emotions and people with anxiety are overemotional.
I believe you can have signs of both but with one more dominant than the other. Possibly due to genetics.
For me it's anxiety. Worrying about my sleep. I'm scared to go crazy if I don't sleep enough which in turn puts stress on my sleep which makes me have trouble sleeping etc.
Fun thing. If I'm just on the couch or in the bus or even a forest and I feel no pressure to fall asleep than I fall asleep easily. So I guess it's not really pure insomnia that some might have but just purely overthinking every little detail.
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I feel like many depressed people have trouble feeling/showing emotions and people with anxiety are overemotional.
I believe you can have signs of both but with one more dominant than the other. Possibly due to genetics.
For me it's anxiety. Worrying about my sleep. I'm scared to go crazy if I don't sleep enough which in turn puts stress on my sleep which makes me have trouble sleeping etc.
Fun thing. If I'm just on the couch or in the bus or even a forest and I feel no pressure to fall asleep than I fall asleep easily. So I guess it's not really pure insomnia that some might have but just purely overthinking every little detail.
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Agata
when depression/ psychotic events are long term and pills fail to treat it - depression/ schizophrenia / chronic fatigue could be down to the instability of head so called craniocervical instability. If you are hypermobile ( check what Beighton scale is) then more than sure your ilness is down to it. The best option is to buy cervical collar. Aspen Vista seems to me be the best. Please, please check what EDS is and what craniocervical instsbility is. Due to poor oxygen levels, depression, schizophrenia occurs and pills do not help.
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when depression/ psychotic events are long term and pills fail to treat it - depression/ schizophrenia / chronic fatigue could be down to the instability of head so called craniocervical instability. If you are hypermobile ( check what Beighton scale is) then more than sure your ilness is down to it. The best option is to buy cervical collar. Aspen Vista seems to me be the best. Please, please check what EDS is and what craniocervical instsbility is. Due to poor oxygen levels, depression, schizophrenia occurs and pills do not help.
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Trinayana
I have anxiety disorder but not depression. My mind is too active, I have racing thoughts that completely drain me and I have massive difficulty in controlling them. I care too much, think too much and take burden of everything on myself. Mentally I am worn out at all times. My mind is not still, it's racing and accordingly I get palpitations and I can't sleep because of this excessive mental activity.
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I have anxiety disorder but not depression. My mind is too active, I have racing thoughts that completely drain me and I have massive difficulty in controlling them. I care too much, think too much and take burden of everything on myself. Mentally I am worn out at all times. My mind is not still, it's racing and accordingly I get palpitations and I can't sleep because of this excessive mental activity.
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Bread
I have been struggling with depression for 2 years (I saw the first signs in summer 2019) It got worse in spring 2020 and in summer I started therapy, I got way better in winter 2020/21 so I ended it, but starting in person school again started to cause me very bad anxiety that I couldn't deal with, so I started therapy again, hope I'll get better soon
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I have been struggling with depression for 2 years (I saw the first signs in summer 2019) It got worse in spring 2020 and in summer I started therapy, I got way better in winter 2020/21 so I ended it, but starting in person school again started to cause me very bad anxiety that I couldn't deal with, so I started therapy again, hope I'll get better soon
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Victor
I was depressed for years couple with anxiety. but then i was recommended to #Milaprinz123. he introduced to me pills and meds for depression and anxiety which has really helped me in recovery and getting my peace back. i recommend you check him out. He gives expert guides on usage. ships to any location.
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I was depressed for years couple with anxiety. but then i was recommended to #Milaprinz123. he introduced to me pills and meds for depression and anxiety which has really helped me in recovery and getting my peace back. i recommend you check him out. He gives expert guides on usage. ships to any location.
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annie
I have really bad anxiety and depression. When I don't had in something on time or don't get 100% on a test, I literally had an anxiety attack. I literally almost blacked out a few times and sometimes, I literally start crying in school. It was so embarrassing.
I hate my life.
Can I just die now?
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I have really bad anxiety and depression. When I don't had in something on time or don't get 100% on a test, I literally had an anxiety attack. I literally almost blacked out a few times and sometimes, I literally start crying in school. It was so embarrassing.
I hate my life.
Can I just die now?
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jules
As my therapist puts it anxiety is when you know where this overwhelm ness of sadness is coming from and the demotivation to not be able to do everything or anything or pick up anything however depressions when you fall into this dark hole however you do not know why and it seems to leave you confused
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As my therapist puts it anxiety is when you know where this overwhelm ness of sadness is coming from and the demotivation to not be able to do everything or anything or pick up anything however depressions when you fall into this dark hole however you do not know why and it seems to leave you confused
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BluperBip
I used to go to bed thinking about waking up early to do a task and not being able to sleep because of it being in my mind then worrying because I wouldn't get enough Sleep if I didn't stop thinking about it but not being able to sleep because now im worried I wont get enough sleep
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I used to go to bed thinking about waking up early to do a task and not being able to sleep because of it being in my mind then worrying because I wouldn't get enough Sleep if I didn't stop thinking about it but not being able to sleep because now im worried I wont get enough sleep
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Fred
I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free, the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did
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I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free, the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did
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Zyr
I am 15 years old girl and after watching this video I realized that I have anxiety and depression. I really wanted to get help from a professional but. I know it'll cost a lot and also I don't want to be burden to my mom cause I know she has already so many problems dealing with-
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I am 15 years old girl and after watching this video I realized that I have anxiety and depression. I really wanted to get help from a professional but. I know it'll cost a lot and also I don't want to be burden to my mom cause I know she has already so many problems dealing with-
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McSpaceUnicorno
It is noon in Hamburg.
I live in Germany and since months I am having the fear, of a greater war breaking out. Im constantly thinking about it and I am scared, because I read a lot about past wars and know how gruesome war is. Is this already anxiety or just fear?
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It is noon in Hamburg.
I live in Germany and since months I am having the fear, of a greater war breaking out. Im constantly thinking about it and I am scared, because I read a lot about past wars and know how gruesome war is. Is this already anxiety or just fear?
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education
Honestly, I think I have anxiety. I watched their video about habits that are a sign of anxiety and I do most of them. Every time I go to sleep my brain flips to how I could die over night. Btw can people with actual anxiety have service dogs? Just thought of that.
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Honestly, I think I have anxiety. I watched their video about habits that are a sign of anxiety and I do most of them. Every time I go to sleep my brain flips to how I could die over night. Btw can people with actual anxiety have service dogs? Just thought of that.
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McSpaceUnicorno
I live in Germany and since months I am having the fear, of a greater war breaking out. Im constantly thinking about it and I am scared, because I read a lot about past wars and know how gruesome war is. Is this already anxiety or just fear?
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I live in Germany and since months I am having the fear, of a greater war breaking out. Im constantly thinking about it and I am scared, because I read a lot about past wars and know how gruesome war is. Is this already anxiety or just fear?
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YOG-xygen
Anyhow u won't read my comment though I'm commenting
Evn I have depressive and anxiety emotions
But I try overcoming by my own and I understand better with the ppl those who are having the same kind of prob and I help them
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Anyhow u won't read my comment though I'm commenting
Evn I have depressive and anxiety emotions
But I try overcoming by my own and I understand better with the ppl those who are having the same kind of prob and I help them
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Hafsa
Thank u for this video
Me I have depression but I cant say it to my mom bcs she doesnt believe in such things and for her it s just sadness and that i am overexagerating and it Will just cure by time but it won t and I know it
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Thank u for this video
Me I have depression but I cant say it to my mom bcs she doesnt believe in such things and for her it s just sadness and that i am overexagerating and it Will just cure by time but it won t and I know it
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Nezuko
If its true then i my a persona who is depressed as fuvk and struggling with anxiety as fuvk. i m the most shyest person here and i wann be alone cause that only i get time to burst my emotions into tears.
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If its true then i my a persona who is depressed as fuvk and struggling with anxiety as fuvk. i m the most shyest person here and i wann be alone cause that only i get time to burst my emotions into tears.
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Maddy
Alone. Still everyone, even people that supposed to be your closest onea, react as you are just lazy and dramatic, and hey, everyone has problems, why are you so egoitic this makes me feel even worse
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Alone. Still everyone, even people that supposed to be your closest onea, react as you are just lazy and dramatic, and hey, everyone has problems, why are you so egoitic this makes me feel even worse
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Contagious
As a 12 year old i feel both ways but im afraid people will say its just a stage as i live in a family that doesnt care, i often cry myself to sleep and i always hate waking up
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As a 12 year old i feel both ways but im afraid people will say its just a stage as i live in a family that doesnt care, i often cry myself to sleep and i always hate waking up
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education
Noe I felt more worried because I believe I had some of those symptoms now. I was very much affected of the things in the past and most worried about my future would be like.
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Noe I felt more worried because I believe I had some of those symptoms now. I was very much affected of the things in the past and most worried about my future would be like.
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Muhadisa
It feels like hell to have anxiety but it's been with me for almost 10 years but now I don't want to loose that anxiety Because it is my only friend who always stays with me.
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It feels like hell to have anxiety but it's been with me for almost 10 years but now I don't want to loose that anxiety Because it is my only friend who always stays with me.
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Muhadisa
It feels like hell to have anxiety but it's been with me for almost 10 years but now I don't want to loose that anxiety Because it is my only friend who always stays with me.
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It feels like hell to have anxiety but it's been with me for almost 10 years but now I don't want to loose that anxiety Because it is my only friend who always stays with me.
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Smith
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Angelina
I was going through a hard time about depression and anxiousness but i was referred to Dr. Jasper The Great Wizard he was able to get me out of that state successfully
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I was going through a hard time about depression and anxiousness but i was referred to Dr. Jasper The Great Wizard he was able to get me out of that state successfully
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