Well over ten million people in this country are afflicted with Anxiety Disorder. For many people there is a direct correlation between their anxiety disorder and depression.
Because the symptoms of a panic attack can resemble other more serious problems – cardiac arrest, asthma, etc. – many people also quickly find that depression quickly follows GAD.
Many people are surprised when their diagnosis of GAD also includes a condition of depression. The reason that this happens is that there is a close correlation about panic and general health. If someone is already stressed about other things in their life to begin with, the addition of concerns about GAD can exacerbate their condition into one of severe depression. Because the awareness of a panic is extreme and instantly obvious it tends to push the recognition of symptoms of depression clear off the table – leaving many patients without depression diagnosis for extended periods of time.
If you are suffering from both GAD and depression you may find that the two interact negatively to the point that they self-propel their existence until help is sought. If this is true in your case don’t wait or opt for a self-help solution to your problems. Seek qualified medical and psychological help as soon as possible. There may well be permanent damage to your emotional wellbeing if your condition is not properly treated.
Those who suffer from depression are often quiet sufferers as opposed to those with GAD – wherein the symptoms are immediate and extreme – while those of depression – boredom, sadness, etc. – may take a back seat to the anxiety to the point where the individual almost forgets about the depression. The problem with this situation is that the two conditions interact and compound themselves into a serious condition where you are almost a clinical case. The knowledge of this condition is widely understood now by most physicians and all therapists. Chances of going undiagnosed as a dual-sufferer are now pretty rare.
Medical professionals now realize that the instances of this double condition are not uncommon. What is indicated here is the use of antidepressants, especially those in the SSRI category, that are very effective in treating depression while treating somewhat the condition of GAD. If you know that you are suffering from GAD and you think you may also be depressed – take action immediately. Finding a qualified physician especially with regard to prescription drug solutions is imperative.
