The Co-Occurrence Of Anxiety And Depression

Depression, anxiety and panic attacks are Not signs of weakness: they are signs of trying to remain Strong for far too long <3

We certainly have been living in such unprecedented and uncertain times over the past two years, resulting in an explosion of mental health related challenges and illnesses when going through the pandemic.

It also comes to mind the recent Ukraine - Russia conflict, experiencing strong and divided feelings within the international community with its people hurting and suffering only by watching the news and feeling sad, powerless and frustrating only knowing what other human beings are going through.

It's perfectly normal to feel anxious or depressed occasionally, especially in response to life's stressors. However, when these feelings become prolonged, disproportionate or apparent for no significant reason, they need to be addressed.

Thankfully diagnosis and treatment methods have come a long way, with many public health campaigns working towards bringing mental illness 'out of the shadows'.

The co-occurrence of anxiety and depression is a documented feature of these conditions. While behavioral and emotional symptoms may differ within the two, the fact remains they are both an unwelcome state of mental health however not unnatural from my point of view as I feel they are the effect -and the affect- to a cause, often emotional.

Characterized by a constant overwhelming state of fear or worry, anxiety can be debilitating in its physical manifestations too. The symptoms of depression may be similar with unrelenting feelings of sadness or despair.

The exact causes may be unclear, however changes in brain chemistry, genetic factors, and hormone function are all believed to play a role. Irrespective of the cause, mental illness may require and generally responds to professional treatment.

Some Methods of Treating Anxiety and Depression

Our understanding of mental illness has evolved over time, yet it still presents certain difficulties. Diagnostically speaking, depression and anxiety primarily affects the way an individual thinks and feels, and in most cases subsequently behaves; therefore we generally rely upon patients to identify these changes themselves and seek help.

In some case family members or close friends may be able to identify vulnerable individuals and assist in requesting attention. Once diagnosed however, treatment can be successful using a variety of approaches and without forgetting the techniques used in Complimentary Alternative Medicines and Coaching Psychology.

Such remedies are generally administered by a qualified professional and involve therapies such as EFT or CBT, which stand for Emotional Freedom Technique and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with the examination of intrapersonal and interpersonal patterns and behaviors.

Generally, work will be done to identify and address key triggers and ways of managing future events. Such therapies are often combined with a focus on improving nutrition and encouraging regular exercise, which itself can actively promote a healthy mental state.

Taking control of the diet: the benefits are both psychological and physiological. Reducing or eliminating spikes caused by sugar-laden foods and stimulants, such as excess coffee, cigarettes, etc., will help in reducing the debilitating feelings associated with general anxiety.

Both Children and Adults Can be Affected

Young people and children unfortunately are just as vulnerable to mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. While often harder to detect, once diagnosed, applied therapies specifically designed for children can usually assist the child in living a happier and more fulfilling childhood.?

A happier childhood better prepares the child for dealing with the stresses of teen years and young adulthood. The healthy and safe transition of young adulthood enables the individual to prepare for and live a life feeling in control, empowered and able to deal with everyday challenges.

Finally, and hopefully after exploring other options is the use of antidepressants, depending on the severity of the illness and is most often used in conjunction with psychotherapies. Antidepressants are claimed to be effective in some situations?

As in any medical case, treatment is ideally specifically tailored to suit the individual, based on a thorough study of personal history of symptoms, responses and environment.

We are all humans, after all and should be able to address this without fear, same as seek and receive help when needed.

I hope this articule has helped you, with blessings.

Namaste

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Source: VeryWellMind.com

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