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Old Mar 24, 2007, 04:35 PM
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For me, anxiety and depression often go hand in hand. I'm not always depressed when I'm dealing with a lot of anxiety, but when I'm depressed there's ALWAYS a lot more anxiety. For me, it's impossible to find a line between the two of them. They are both present at the same time. If I'm depressed, it is inevitable that my anxiety will be through the roof.

Anxiety is not something you just have to accept. I had agoraphobia and really bad panic attacks for over three years (didn't get depressed during that time, though; kinda surprising) and my anxiety disorders stopped me from leaving my flat and living my life. I got treatment, though, and I'm so thankful for that. The medication I take helps with both depression AND anxiety and I found that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy helped with both too.

Anxiety orders ARE hard to beat, but so is depression. I'm at a point in my life where I feel like I have beaten both of them, though, so I know it's possible. I know that I will always have to be vigilant and I will have set-backs, but I'm leading a very full life and feeling pretty good.

Talk to your therapist or doctor about how you're feeling. There are treatments available. Good luck to you. Don't give up. It's a hard struggle, but it's not impossible. You CAN feel better.
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