How Anxiety and Depression are Related?
This article explains the inter-relationship
between anxiety and depression along with the techniques to overcome
these troubles.
Inter-Relationship Between Anxiety And Depression
Common Techniques To Overcome Anxiety And Depression
The terms anxiety and depression
disorders are most often confused and related with each other. But
in fact both have different meanings and are in fact the two different
states of mental disorder. However, it is also true that sometimes
anxiety may lead to depression or vice-versa.
According to a
precise definition of anxiety, 'It is basically a feeling of
nervousness or un easiness, which creates a critical disturbance in the
mental state, thus leading to the chronic or generalized anxiety.'
Anxiety
disorder is a medical problem that can lead to mental illness. Such a
disorder usually creates extreme terror & fear in one's life.
Besides this, it can generate a lot of mental strain on the brain. This
stress if not treated well in time can tend to become a chronic stress.
The common symptoms of anxiety include extreme pressure on the brain,
heart palpitations and sweating. The different types of Anxiety
disorders are:
- Panic disorder
- OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- PTD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Social phobia
- Specific phobia
- Generalized Anxiety
Similarly
according to an accurate and precise definition of depression,
'Depression is basically a medical disorder usually characterized by
hopelessness, extreme feeling of sadness and irritability in
temperament along with the lack of interest in life'.
Depression is categorized into three different forms:
- Major Depression
- Dysthymia
- Bi-polar disease
Depending
upon the varying temperaments, the mode of depression may vary from
person to person. A depressed person may encounter the feelings of
helplessness or he may fail to cope with this state. Thus, ultimately
depression may end up with the feelings of anxiety.
Alternatively,
it is the feeling of anxiety that is faced initially by a person and
that tends to the state of depression. Such a situation mainly arises
because a person fails to cope with these anxiety disorders. But, in
fact both these disorders can lead to a serious disability factor in
the brain.
- Inter-Relationship Between Anxiety And Depression:
Both
Depression and Anxiety are the serious mental ailments. A
depressed person generally experiences low-energy state accompanied
with the lack of interest in life. This ultimately results in anxiety
disorder and the sufferer might face panic attacks.
Generally,
both these disorders are cured in a similar way. To cure anxiety
'antidepressant drugs' are mostly used while 'behavioral therapy',
often aids to overcome both these troubles.
- Common Techniques To Overcome Anxiety And Depression
There
are certain natural therapies which if followed appropriately will
definitely help to overcome depression and anxiety disorders.
Intake of a Rich and Nutritious Diet:
It is always recommended to take a balanced diet in order to overcome
depression and anxiety disorders. There are certain food ingredients
that hike the anxiety level of a person. It includes sugar and some
food additives. In addition to it, there are certain food supplements
and herbs that help to calm down the nervous system. Some of such
supplements include kava, vitamin B valerian teas and chamomile.
Follow Relaxation Techniques:
Anxiety and depression not only harm the mental state but also the
physical well being of a person. Generally, it is recommended that a
person should follow proper relaxation tips to overcome these troubles.
Some of the significant relaxation tips include deep breathing,
bio-feedback and the muscle relaxation. Regular exercising also helps
in overcoming depression and anxiety. It minimizes the muscle tension,
discharges frustrations & reduces the level of adrenaline in the
blood, thus helps to overcome anxiety and depression.
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