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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.

Someone who suffers from depression will experience intense feelings of sadness combined with feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness for weeks, months or even years at a time.

Typically, a person suffering from depression will experience the afore mentioned symptoms throughout the day, with the morning hours generally being the most intense. In addition to the earlier mentioned symptoms, a person who is depressed may also experience, fatigue, feelings of guilt and insomnia or hypersomnia. In addition, lack of concentration and indeciveness are also symptoms that may impair the affected person. In most cases, a depressed individual will stop participating in things they once found pleasurable and instead experience restlessness, irritability and thoughts of death or suicide. A significant weight loss or weight gain in a short period of time can also be endured by someone plagued with depression.

Scientists believe that mood disorders are a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain. The brain contains neurotransmitters that secrete or receive chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin which regulate mood and emotions. Studies indicate that those with depression are lacking one or both of these chemicals or have a defective neurotransmitter. In either case, the fact still remains that there is a lack of something in the brain which then results in a mood disorder.

Depression can also be triggered by stressful events and drugs (legal and illegal). A person with a pessimistic personality is also more likely to be depressed.

Anxiety can also cause depression because a person with anxiety tends to be very pessimistic and worries about unrealistic scenarios that are overwhelmingly negative. Sometimes anxiety can make a person lonely or difficult to understand, which may aggravate depression. In addition, feelings of hopelessness about their situation can lead to depression. Being both depressed and anxious increases the likelihood that a person will have suicidal or violent thoughts.

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 or someone you know is exhibiting signs of anxiety or depression, it is very imperative that you seek the help of a professional mental healthcare provider.

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 Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder and other information about Anxiety Disorder Diet.

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