Oh yes, compared to anxiety, depression, for me, feels as comfortable as an old shoe.

Anxiety is intolerable for me. My old psychiatrist/therapist understood that straight away.

As horrible as he is, I think my new pdoc gets it too.

I see a clear distinction between really not caring if you live or die (depression) versus feeling as though you are going to be killed at any moment (anxiety).

The physical symptoms and emotional response to anxiety are identical to the response in a life threatening situation.

Imagine living in that feeling.

Some people understand, others do not.

Frankly, I think there is a reason why treatments for anxiety existed even in ancient times whereas treatments for depression are new.

It is a wholly unnatural state for a human to exist in.

If he just doesn't get it, I say bring a mountain lion or something to your next session and ask him how he feels with it in the room.

THAT'S anxiety.