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  • Depression Help: What Can The Bible Do To Ease The Pain Of Depression?

    There are specific quotes in the Bible that target emotional health and well being and this should come as no surprise as this Book does cover, in my opinion, the whole range of humanity, including depression and its symptoms. As a source of help for depression, like perhaps any religious book, it could work wonders for dealing with the depression-of course when used wisely.

    These symptoms of depression, which consequently make us seek help, include feeling alone, having low-self esteem, a negative outlook on life and even in some more adverse cases, suicidal thoughts. Thankfully, there is a God who cares and His assistance in regards to a successful depression treatment remains unmatched. The key is you have to approach the methods the RIGHT WAY.

    Most of us turn to prayer in seeking depression help, however as I’ve stated in previous articles, to get the answers you seek for your problems (which actually may lie within, by the way) will require a clear mind. This perhaps can come only from a cleaner body. Since fasting is advocated in several faiths, perhaps this is why most people in the Bible (or even the Quran) fasted before, during and after seeking God’s help.

    Remember drugless remedies have three limbs: Diet, exercise and Positive thinking. I’ve covered the diet and exercise part, let’s deal with positive thoughts for depression help.

    To strengthen your thoughts and emotional health with the Bible (obviously I am Christian folk, but I am sure any religious book will work), I refer you to what I label as thought conditioners that you can use for depression help in conjunction with the proper diet and exercises touched on in other articles.

    Depression Help: Biblical Quotes for Positive Affirmations

    1. Romans 12 verse 2: “Be ye Transformed by the renewing of your thoughts”
    2. Nahum 1 verse 7: “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble and He remembers those that trust in Him”
    3. Isaiah 41 verse 10: “Fear not for I am with you, don’t be dismayed for I am your God,
    I will help you and make you strong and uphold you with my victorious Right Hand”
    4. Hebrews 13 verse 5: “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
    5. Psalm 23 verse 4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
    6. 1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation (problem) has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted (tested) beyond what you are able, but with the temptation (problem) will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”

    Okay, I have to stop friends, why? Because there are TONS of verses you can draw spiritual strength and help for depression from. They are best personalized to make them work effectively as depression help tools for your situation.

    You may choose to repeat them upon awakening or right before going to sleep to enable the thoughts to seek into your subconscious. Moreover, borrowing from my previous article on using Yoga for depression help, why not try affirming some of these words mentally in the wonderful and exhilarating corpse pose?

    Remember though, as powerful as these verses are, to derive the best results, ensure to include the other limbs of drug-free healing exercise and diet in regards to a successful depression help program.

    So empower yourself today to a successful help for depression with biblical quotes and the right positive attitude.

    May happiness be yours.

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  • Depression – Finding The “write” Solution!

    Most of us feel depressed or “down” at some time in our lives but, fortunately, it’s usually short-lived. Some people, however, are unable to shake off their feeling of depression and are diagnosed as “Clinically Depressed”. Many types of pills and drugs are prescribed but they often lead to addiction in addition to depression, thus creating a never-ending downward spiral. Thousands, and possibly millions, of patients, are convinced they’ll never recover which only adds to their sense of low-self esteem. Today, people suffering from depression seek alternative remedies such as acupuncture and various therapies.

    Cognitive behavioural therapy is one of the most popular as it encourages people to view their problems from a different perspective. It is one of the most successful therapies but not always available on a continuous basis which is essential if the patient is to benefit. People who struggle financially can find this particular therapy difficult to obtain on an ongoing basis as their appointments may be weeks apart. Wealthier people, of course, don’t encounter such problems as they have sufficient money for private treatment. Everybody would agree this is unjust but, regrettably, life is frequently unfair.

    There are other methods of coping, such as self-help groups which some people find incredibly supportive. Friends and relatives can also provide a “shoulder to cry on” but very few are able to provide long-term support because they are emotionally too close to the patient. The majority of friends and relatives find it hard to be objective. Some of them even go so far as to tell those suffering from depression “to snap out of it”. This is fatal as this is exactly what they want to do but are unable to do so.

    One of the best ways of coping with depression is to enrol in a creative writing course. Not an obvious way of coping, it must be said, but one that can produce amazing results. People who enrol in these courses are not required to have any qualifications apart from, obviously, a desire to write.

    The reason these courses are so successful lies in the fact that people who attend them have to think about matters other than their problems for a couple of hours. This concentrates the mind wonderfully and allows people to perceive things in a different way which is reminiscent of the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy. The courses cover story writing, poetry, stage, screen and radio plays plus the outlines of writing a novel. Topics include characterization, plot, dialogue plus a host of other subjects. Each and everyone can offer countless ways whereby people are able to release their innermost thoughts, desires and anxieties, so relieving considerable tension.

    Poetry offers one of the best methods of expressing emotion which in itself is extremely cathartic. Listening to other people’s views is also particularly therapeutic as, again, this distances people who are depressed from dwelling on their troubles affording them a welcome respite. Creative writing courses really do expand the mind and leave it open to new experiences which are of tremendous benefit to anyone suffering from low self-esteem. Writing, by its very nature, depends on self-expression which often helps people to understand feelings which may have been suppressed for years. This can result in a completely new outlook on life itself.

    It is simply a question of being receptive to new ideas but the rewards can be huge. In a nutshell, minds become focused on looking outwards, rather than inwards, when involved in the process of writing. In accomplishing such an achievement creative writing must count as one of the best treatments in helping people to overcome depression. Enrol on that course today! You’ll find it can “literally” change your life.

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  • Depression-far Reaching Tendrils

    Positive behaviour will occur if you practice relaxation techniques. The stress and anxiety-free lifestyle you adopt will be a normal part of your life if you eat correctly and hold tight to the conviction that less is most times more. Otherwise, anxiety can affect us in an unhealthful manner quite rapidly.

    Depression touches millions of people. It not only touches the people who are depressed it also has an effect on the people who have contact with the person that is depressed. So depression is a universal problem with tendrils that are far-reaching.

    As with any mental condition, there are various reasons for its existence. Stress can be a perfectly legitimate reason that a person suffers from depression. Of course, stress is a generalization of a multi-reaching condition also. Depression can be genetic. There are many studies to prove or disprove that depression is passed along from generation to generation. There are also different personal beliefs among people who don’t understand or suffer from depression that suggest depressed individuals need to just work harder at being happy.

    If you have not ever experienced a low point in your life you are an extremely fortunate soul. If you have, then you know it is not always so easy as talking your way through to the other “happy” side of life. Thankfully there are various forms of sound and productive help for depression.

    One way to stave off depression and keep personal, occupational, and relationship experiences on an even keel is to maintain a healthful diet and get regular exercise.
    This may seem like oversimplified advice, however, it is the basis for spiritual, physical and mental well-being no matter where you live or what you do.

    If however, you are maintaining a healthful lifestyle and depression is still an issue, your options are more diverse than they have ever been in the history of man. That is not to say there weren’t amazing people in the past that dealt with depression in a compassionate and effective manner. There were, however, some accounts in history where quite radical treatments were performed on individuals who could not just “snap out” of their depressions.

    Medical doctors, doctors of the psychological, and psychiatric fields are best equipped to deal with issues of depression. These professionals have many methods for treating depression. It is in your best interest, to begin with, the least invasive of these methods in order to rule out certain conditions or “triggers” before medication is prescribed.

    Medicines are effectively used to treat most types of depression. You should not feel weak or insecure about your need to utilize medications in order to aid in curing your depression. Any means by which you gain control of your depression, be it by method, behavioural modifications or medication is a good means.

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  • Depression – False Identity

    Who is more prone to become affected by or suffer from psychological problems? the answer nearly everyone. Depression in the United States alone has left its mark on at least 17 million adults who have experienced a bout of clinical depression at some stage. Suffering from this disorder can interrupt any plans a person may have on leading a normal life. (Depending on how serious the symptoms for each patient) depression affects us all in different ways some cases more severe than others.

    Serious depression needs nurturing and this can be done with medical help
    What to expect if depression takes hold, well it can cause unbearable pain emotionally also expect your life to turn upside down if the depression escalates out of control. You are not on your own if you have been diagnosed with depression people around you feel your pain also, therefore, are affected too.

    Similar is a bipolar disorder which is another form of depression. Bipolar was once named manic-depressive disorder, mood swings that came with bipolar differed in many ways, one being the manic highs which were noted as a high-risk factor for self-inflicted harm to the patient.

    Without a doubt, a patient’s thoughts and feelings change dramatically if in possession of this psychological condition. Depression has often been mistaken for the feeling of sadness or lethargic bouts; these common symptoms do not necessarily mean this is depression they relate more to everyday stress.

    Stress normally withers away after a few days but if you find you are still saddened and the fatigue factor is still strong and there is no sign of these symptoms easing up then seek medical help as it could be the start of depression

    Unfortunately in some cases, depression goes unnoticed and because of this approx two-thirds of depressed patients are not receiving the right medication or treatment. Sadly this is an unfortunate predicament because with the right medical treatment approx 80% of depression sufferers will have found light at the end of the tunnel.

    Depression has been known to take lives; patients struggle to adjust to their newfound way of life living with a burden that some believe is with them till eternity, a similar feeling to having a Siamese twin attached till death do us part. Well, now we have modern medicines in a modern world that can help you in your separation from depression which has driven you to take on a false identity where the laughing on the outside is overpowered by all the crying within.

    Just like the Siamese twins’ medics have now proven that with the right medical treatment they can UN-attach the attached.

    Talk to someone if you have a reason for concern about your health or that of someone close and let those with the knowledge of depression help you in your quest to lead a normal life once again.

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  • Depression – Disorderly Conduct

    People tend to sense uncertainty about the real meaning behind the word depression, trying to determine the difference between a depressive illness to that of a miserable mood can be tricky at times. In the medical world, doctors use the word depression in different terms.
    Symptoms of a depressive illness and gloomy dismal feelings are very much like a duplicated source therefore a solid excuse for any confusion.

    Almost anyone can suffer from depression some people see this illness as a sign of weakness, how far from the truth that is. Depression is a common ailment and is treatable. Someone who may have in the past experienced a bout of depression can expect the risk of a repeat dose.

    Approx 5/10 per cent of the population has had or is suffering from depression.
    They say women are more susceptible to suffering than the male species.

    People intend to question themselves or those others as to why more are prone to this illness than that of other people. Has it anything to do with an individual’s personality?

    Personality types differ greatly but this has nothing to do with why certain people, in particular, develop the illness. However, there are slight risk factors that have been known (genetic factors inherited) from parents or their parents.

    Mystery lurks behind why some people suffer from this illness but there are ways of identifying why it may have developed in others. Stressful events like bereavement, losing a job or even moving house can riddle you with depression.

    Depression can strike at any time just like that of the common cold. And it is clear how the brain pattern changes when a person is depressed. Modern scans of the brain have deciphered just how hard the brain works and has found that certain parts like the front do not work as expected. It is also found that a patient has higher than what you would call normal levels of stress hormones.

    Feelings experienced with a depressive illness can stay with the patient for weeks sometimes running into months.

    Disorderly Conduct of the brain.

    This is a psychological disorder which is hard to understand due to the trail of physical side effects one being total exhaustion. Other known facts are, that depressed people dream up to three times more than the non-sufferers.

    Major discoveries in psychology have given us hope of having a better understanding of what depression is all about. With the outcome of recent research, there are now answers to questions that have baffled a great many in the past

    Standing your ground by facing up to what may be the cause behind your discomfort is a step in the right direction. If the death of a loved etc has caused pain/sorrow then the cure is time, time heals so they say. For every venomous predator namely diseases etc that takes you as prey, remember there is an antidote.

    If you have any concerns about yourself or that of another person please talk to your local GP.

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  • Depression Cure: Tips On How To Draw From That Higher Power

    In spite of the immense technological advancements and inventions designed to make our lives easier, depression still exists and millions of people are still seeking a depression cure. With all the sources of entertainment around us, depression still lurks at the core of our very existence as humans.

    Why? Could it be that with all the technology and scientific breakthroughs we have lost the very essence of our being as humans? That-being a deep connection with the Omnipotent.

    This may very well be the case. We work too hard, go at neck-breaking speeds in life to get things done and never take the time to relax and draw on the Higher Power inherent within us, it is no wonder over 25 million people in the United states are depressed and consequently seeking a depression cure to end their misery.

    Coming from a Christian background and adhering to most of its principles in my honest opinion, an answer when asking for a depression cure will be a re-connection with God, by perhaps the most powerful yet easy method that although it is as old as the mountains is still extremely effective till this day: Prayer.

    Don’t approach it by thinking that you have to say some specific verses or a bunch of “Thee’s and ‘Thou’s’”. That’s not necessary, talk to your Creator as you would your best friend and let it all out.

    The next step will be to simply take the time out to relax.

    I’m going to borrow from Yoga folks, and the pose here is the relaxation pose.
    It involves laying flat on a bed and consciously breathing deeply and evenly in a ratio of 5:5:5 (inhalation, retention and exhalation). You may do this by accompanying a clock or a metronome. Breathe evenly as thus for several minutes, now consciously make auto-suggestions to your body starting from the toes to relax by saying mentally: “my toes are hereby relaxed, my feet are hereby relaxed etc…”

    Do this working to the crown of your head and make sure every organ you can think of is relaxed by this auto-suggestion. Now the best part, pick one of the following quotes depending on your spiritual beliefs and repeat this to yourself…(or heck, pick them all and repeat one after the other…)

    1. I am that pure consciousness or self.
    2. I can do all things through God who strengthens me.
    3. They that wait upon God shall renew their strength.

    Repeat this ‘mantra’ mentally till it seeps into your subconscious and it literally replaces the negative thoughts you may have about your problems, just as light always overcomes darkness.

    Now, turn to your right side, breathe evenly again, then arise and approach your day believing that you are refreshed and drawing upon that higher power for a depression cure.

    Friends, this is very important, that you believe you are healed, just like a child believes the pain felt earlier has been cured by Mom kissing it away. Yes, such a child-like faith is required. Child-like but folks, powerful! It’s been written: “According to your faith be it unto you” (this is a basic law of successful living.)

    In addition to this, to co-operate with the Higher Power in healing you, you’ve got to meet this Power halfway. Make efforts to better yourself. Let’s get back to the basics folks, exercise, eat right and have positive thinking. In regards to a depression cure, you may have to supplement drawing upon that Higher Power with seeking good company, sources of laughter and a wise avoidance of those factors or people that bring you down.

    A depression cure is within reach, the power which has its roots in the Omnipotent and Unseen is right there inside of you. With the tips above, you can draw from it, solve your problems and lead a depression-free life.

    Empower yourself with a depression cure that works, reconnecting with the spiritual forces around you. Great wonders exist in your mind. Tap into it and win.

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  • Depression And Suicide

    Eighteen-year-old Catherine had everything: the most supportive family, a loving boyfriend, an awesome set of friends and comfortable life. But all of these things took a backseat when she was diagnosed with depression. From the bubbly chatterbox that she was, she morphed into a melancholic girl who had nothing in mind but to kill herself. “There is nothing left to live for. I’m worthless and hopeless.” That statement ran in her head over and over again. She wanted to jump off the bridge or drink formaldehyde on a whim.

    She was suicidal.

    It took a lot of trips to the doctor and support from her family and friends before Catherine bounced back to normalcy. Now, the melancholia and suicidal thoughts are gone. She has just finished college and is about to start her dream job.

    Suicide is defined as the act of killing oneself intentionally. It stems from severe depression, an illness that intervenes with the mental, physical and emotional aspects of a person.

    The majority of depressed people do not actually die from suicide. But depression does trigger a higher suicidal risk. New data has reported that two per cent of depressed people who have received treatment for depression in an outpatient scenario might die by suicide. Four per cent of those who were treated in an inpatient hospital setting might also die by the same method. Those who have had suicidal attempts before are also likely to die by suicide later on. Another research shows that 7 per cent of men with a history of depression will eventually kill themselves whereas only 1 per cent of women with a history of depression will do.

    Those who have had mood disorders commit suicide. The clinically depressed younger ones often turn to substance abuse to kill themselves.

    The most common method of suicide is the use of firearms, as it makes up 60 per cent of suicides. From a study by the National Institute of Mental Health, about 80 per cent of white males commit suicide by shooting themselves. This pushes the resolve that a firearm must be removed from the home if a family member is discovered to be at risk for suicide.

    The next most common method for men is hanging whereas drug overdose or self-poisoning is the second most common suicidal method for women.

    Other than depression, there are other risk factors for suicide:

    1. Impulsivity. There are people out who do things on a whim. If one has a gun in hand, he might shoot himself out of an impulse.

    2. Traumatic life events. Death of a loved one, financial rut or other adversity might compel a person to kill him or herself.

    3. History of suicide in the family. There is such a thing as “suicide contagion” in which a person is exposed to suicides and suicidal attempts often. This can become a risk factor for killing oneself.

    4. Family violence. If one is physically or sexually abused, he or she might turn to suicide to end the ordeal.

    5. Suicide attempt before. He has done it before, why not do it again?

    6. Alcohol and drug abuse. An alcoholic or drug addict will reach a point when he will have no qualms about killing himself.

    Depression is a problem that has to be uprooted to keep suicidal thoughts at bay. If a person is suicidal, it is a must that he receives professional treatment. Usually, those who are thinking of killing themselves do not know they need help.

    Preventing suicide is no easy feat, either. It is in this light that a broad and extensive suicide prevention program must be established. These programs must zero in on the treatment of depression and drug abuse. Before being launched to the public, they must be scientifically assessed and tested first for effectiveness and safety. They must also be extensive and complex enough so that the effects will last a long time and eventually banish all suicidal thoughts. They must also be carried out according to the age, culture and gender of the suicidal patients.

    Depression and suicide do go together, but if one works hard to combat depression thoughts of suicide will be banished.

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  • Digital Medicine Platform for Treatment of Cognitive Disorder

    Digital Medicine Platform for Treatment of Cognitive Disorder

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    Akili, a pioneer in therapeutic prescription digital medicine has closed successfully it’s $55 million financing Series C trial of medicine. This funding follows a successful trial, including study, developing and testing a novel digital medicine named AKL- T01. This flagship product of Akili aimed to treat a type of cognitive disorder- attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Once approved and launched commercially, it would be the first digital and standalone therapeutic medicine for ADHD. Company’s other product in the pipeline and research, AKL-T02 will treat autism spectral disorder (ASD) or what simply known as autism.

    Autism refers to another type of cognitive disorder, particularly in children, making them difficult to interact socially. The repetitive behavior and underdeveloped speech and verbal communication render them vulnerable in society. The reason behind autism could be genetic as well as environmental influence.

    The above news has brought in a new ray of hope for an autism patient where there is no specific traditional medicine is available for its cure. This new development has the potential for treating this disorder, probably with more efficiency.

    This funding will also help to advance products in the pipeline for treating multi sclerosis (MS) and depression. After approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it will be launched commercially for the patients. According to Akili AKL-T01 would be a standalone treatment for ADHD.

    The company’s founder and CEO Eddie Martucci is quite happy with the response of investors and welcomed the financing. He said this financing indicates faith of people in his company’s potential in digital medicines and growth. According to him, the company will continue to grow and supply novel solutions in the redefined healthcare sector.

    Akini Interactive is a company who believes in transforming healthcare through its digital therapeutics medicine solving Neuro-cognitive disorders. It believes in targeting specific cognitive area or nerve which has been suppressed by the dysfunction. The treatment includes, interestingly, not any pill, but customized action video games for patients to play.

    Video games are designed by neuroscientists and entertainer engineered with algorithms to treat a cognitive disorder like depression. According to the company, highly-interactive and highly engaging games provide a therapeutic experience to patients which actually benefit them. Through high-end therapeutics interactive video games, the specific regions of the brain could become functional which has been suppressed by the disorder, improving the condition of the patient. There would second by second tracking of patient’s cognitive response and data available for any improvement in the patient’s condition.

    AKL- T01 if approved by the FDA and then it would certainly indicate towards the acceptance of new healthcare solutions for patients. It has the capability to transform the whole healthcare process and system in coming years. This funding will boost the confidence of other investors, which are planning to invest or come together for such digital medicine research and development in the future and those patients who are searching for new areas to treat disorders like autism could be more than happy to read such positive news.

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    Source by Shalini Madhav

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  • Depression And Clinical Depression

    Today we know a lot more about depression, this disease is one of the most common and dangerous mental conditions we can encounter in all societies and in all cultures, it is in fact, an across-the-board human situation that, in the last few years, significant achievements have been made.

    The understanding of depression and the recognition that it was, in fact, a serious mental condition, has brought about many opinions and researchers to try and discover more about the causes of depression and the ways to try and combat it. the modern age, with psychoanalysis science and psychological research, has discovered much about the human mind and spirit, and one of the most significant processes were the discovery of mental conditions that do not constitute a state of permanent mental disorder, these diseases were actually more like viruses, almost anyone had the unfortunate statistical chance of “catching” it, and everyone needed to know more about it so they could try and avoid it.

    Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people throughout the world. Also known as major depressive disorder, clinical depression is experienced by various types of people in many different walks of life. Although most people experience a few terms of sadness throughout their lives, clinical depression is more than just a case of the “blues”, it is much more like a crashing force that does not let the person suffering from it to function properly, and sometimes even not function at all.

    It is estimated that clinical depression affects about sixteen per cent of the world’s population. Imagine people suffering from depression 200 years ago, even 500 years ago, without proper understanding of this condition, many people throughout history have been outcasted and rejected from society just because of a case of depression.

    According to most studies, the average onset of a typical case occurs in the late 20s. Gender also plays a role; nearly twice as many females as males report or receive treatment for depression, though this difference seems to shrink after women reach the age of fifty when most females have gone through menopause. Depression is currently the leading cause of disability in the United States and is expected to become the second leading cause of disability worldwide in the next twenty years or so.

    If you have ever seen a person that suffers from depression you are surely aware of the dangers of having this condition, life, with all its wonderful attributes is covered, and all that remains to a person with depression is the empty feeling of sadness, something this person can not just “snap out of”, even for a second, depression is a very serious thing, and we should all try to and know more about it.

    There are many different signs and symptoms of depression. Some of these may include an overwhelming feeling of loss, anxiety, or pessimism, a rapid gain or loss in weight, disturbances in sleep patterns, fatigue, self-harm, and suicidal tendencies. It is advised that if you, or anyone you know, is experiencing these symptoms or symptoms similar to these, you should contact a mental health professional or support group. They may be able to help.

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  • Depression And Anxiety

    Depression and anxiety appear to be two different emotional responses humans are capable of having. We do not usually associate these two disorders with each other. But research has shown that depression and anxiety do in fact co-exist, much to the detriment of their sufferers.

    When you picture someone with depression you think of all the normal symptoms associated with it: Despair, hopelessness, anger, fatigue, an unwillingness to be a part of society and a feeling of being overwhelmed by everyday life. A depressed person withdraws into themselves and seek to sever all ties with the outside world.

    Anxiety attacks on the other hand seem to happen for no reason at all. Feelings of fear and panic happen in situations in which most people would be perfectly calm. These anxiety attacks come on suddenly with no warning and with no outright reason for them to happen. After a while a sufferer of these attacks begins to live in fear of the attacks themselves, wondering when the next one is going to happen. Before long, and without treatment, both anxiety attacks and depression can begin to affect the sufferer’s lives in negative ways by not allowing them to hold a job, have a relationship, or even go out into society

    What many sufferers of these two diseases do not realize is that either one can lead to the other. Being depressed can weigh heavily on the mind leading the depressed person through a maze of different emotions. This in itself can lead to anxiety and eventually panic attacks. Panic attacks signify a loss of control and when this happens more and more often the sufferer can become depressed with their situation of not knowing if and when the next attack will occur.

    Why these two disorders seem to occur at the same time is still largely unknown. But many studies show that major depression is often accompanied by an anxiety disorder. Both are likely caused by an imbalance in brain chemistry, but exactly why the two seemingly opposite disorders can coexist in the same person is not completely understood. What is understood about an anxiety disorder is that the fight-or-flight reaction in the brain does not work the way it is supposed to. It can go off at any time, even in seemingly peaceful situations. Those who have anxiety disorder always feel that they are in danger.

    One thing that psychologists agree on is that having a combination of depression and anxiety is much more debilitating than having just one or the other. It can take patients with both disorders a much longer amount of time to resolve their depression which makes treating them much harder. It has also been shown that people who suffer from anxiety and depression both have a much higher suicide rate.

    While this sounds bad, there are options for treating both these conditions. Anti-depressant medications can be used to treat both depression and anxiety. When these medications are used in conjunction with behavioural therapy there is a high success rate of treating depression accompanied by anxiety.

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