I have to say that my experience has been that the anxiety is a symptom of both the anxiety disorder and depression.I can tell that I may be heading for trouble if my anxiety level raises alot.When I am severely depressed,my anxiety level is through the roof and is by far the most difficult to deal with.I even become psychotic at times.I don't know that I would pick one over the other but if I was given a choice as to which symptom I would get rid of first,it would be the anxiety..HANDS DOWN.I assume you are struggling with it now(or lately).Hope things calm down for you.jill.