Anxiety mixed with feeling of depression

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Registered: 12-25-2004
Anxiety mixed with feeling of depression
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Sun, 08-06-2006 - 5:26pm
I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with mixed anxiety and depression. The last couple of weeks have been challenging. I was having all kinds of anxiety and then I had a few days where I was actually feeling better, more like my usual self. Then this afternoon it's like a wave of depression has come over me. This isn't the first time I've experienced this, but it confuses me every time it does.

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 08-06-2006 - 5:40pm

Research has shown a link between anxiety & depression. I have panic with agoraphobia & OCD. In the early '90's, I also had a severe depression. For sometime I thought that when I had the anxiety under control, the depression would start up. Then, vice versa. It is confusing. It's a fact of life for me now. When I feel the depression hitting, I get moving by exercising & do some volunteer work to get me out of the doldrums.


Here's some good links, Jess that will put things in perspective for you. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan


http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/depression-and-anxiety-faq.htm


http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/


http://www.panic-attacks.co.uk/depression.htm





 

 


 



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Registered: 12-25-2004
Sun, 08-06-2006 - 5:53pm
Thanks for the links, Jan. They were interesting to read. I've often thought that the two were related and that I seem to flux between states of both. It was particularly interesting because I dream ALOT and very vividly. I can't tell you how many times I've woken up feeling uneasy and out of sorts because of something I dreamt. Thanks again for the links.
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Registered: 09-16-2005
Sun, 08-06-2006 - 9:10pm

Jess just wanted you to know you're not alone I also suffer from anxiety and depression. I think alot of us do. And yes I also have those days that I almost feel like my old self again. Lately I've been yo yoing between anxiety and depression, not sure why really just know I am. Sorry about no advice but at least you know you are not alone.

Keitha

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Registered: 12-25-2004
Sun, 08-06-2006 - 9:23pm
Thanks, Keitha. I appreciate you letting me know I'm not alone. I'm sorry that you're dealing with this as well. It's definately not something I would wish on anyone.
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Registered: 10-21-2004
Sun, 08-06-2006 - 10:18pm
Hey Jess, I experienced the exact same thing, and I hate taking prescription meds, they make me nervous and even more anxious than I already was. I now take SAMe and it has gotten my anxiety panic and depression under control. I hardly ever have a bad day anymore!! Maybe you could try this too. You can find it at health food stores. Hope everything gets better for you too!!! I also found that the more research I did, and the more coping skills I learned really helped ALOT!!! Google is now my new best friend.. lol!! The ladies on this board are also very helpful, and I am pretty sure without their support I may not have made it through my anxiety and panic, keep posting and they will keep helping... they all have terrific advice and good listening ears... even a shoulder to cry on... its great here! I have felt better for a bit now and I still come here every day! Good luck to you
Kindra
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Registered: 01-19-2006
Mon, 08-07-2006 - 2:24pm

I've heard anxiety and depression go together. I will have an anxiety attack and then a few hours later be so depressed because I couldn't control my anxiety. It's such a vicious cycle.

Good luck
Jessica

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Mon, 08-07-2006 - 6:05pm
hi there...I have anxiety and depression that come and go in waves too....i think the two often go hand in hand...being anxious can certianlly be depressing....your not alone...i know its very common to have them both unfortunatly.
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Registered: 08-29-2003
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 7:06am

Hey Jess!

Definitely anxiety and depression are linked. I've noticed that when I have severe anxiety after it calms I get depressed. When my anxiety is low intensity I have no depression after it.

I just didn't figure out yet which one is better: being nervous all the time or loose complete will for living :)

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Registered: 12-25-2004
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 8:52am
Thank you so much for your replies. The last time the anxiety was bad, I didn't have this issue with the depression, so it's a new challenge for me. The intensity of the depression is what's scaring me. I keep telling myself it's just depression, but the longer it lasts the harder it is to keep giving myself the pep talks. Good news is I finally got an appointment to see my doctor, so hopefully I'll get on the meds today. Thanks again for all the replies.
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 9:29am

Hi Jess, I have always considered myself to be the most UNdepressed person on earth!

Sheri Ann

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