[Deprofundis2]

I think my anxiety and panic disorder is leading me deeper and deeper into depression. I don't want to die but I also don't want to live. Anyone else go through this?

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by Deprofundis2

I think my anxiety and panic disorder is leading me deeper and deeper into depression. I don't want to die but I also don't want to live. Anyone else go through this?

I was going through it up until 2 weeks ago. I couldn't tell which one was feeding the other although anxiety is horrible. I'd pick depression over anxiety any day. My doctor increased my benzos, increased an AD and added another AD since my only child was going off to college and I've been stable for the first time in years. There is hope. Hang in there. Best wishes.

[Deprofundis2]

Thanks for the feedback

[Leyla]

yes i went from just having anxiety to severe depression. the doctor changed my meds, the depression has lifted, but the anxiety is still somewhat there. it just takes time and patience, not an overnight fix.

don't give up... there is hope.... i was feeling just like you a couple of a weeks ago.

[avlady]

Yes I do think myself that anxiety causes depression and they can go hand in hand.

[Unrigged64072835]

I have them both. It's rough to go from panic attack to feeling sui. What helps is realizing that neither are a permanent condition. Practice mindfulness and take gentle care of yourself when it happens.

[feeshee]

Originally Posted by Deprofundis2

I think my anxiety and panic disorder is leading me deeper and deeper into depression. I don't want to die but I also don't want to live. Anyone else go through this?

Experiencing this now. Wake up in a panic almost every morning. It's dragging me down. Hope pdoc can give me something to manage panic. Busbar just isn't helping this terrible anxiety. I know how you feel. Hang in there.
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[boogiesmash]

I think it feeds off of each other. I have thoughts of going to the gym and to classes but don't get out of bed because a million thoughts entering in my head. Then I feel depressed about not going.

[BiPolarJoe]

I agree with many of the comments above. For me, depression and anxiety seem to go hand in hand. When in a depressed episode, I'm anxious about many things including having to explain to people why I'm not my happy-go-lucky self. Conversations are hard so why bother reaching out to try and be social. I think they both feed each other and can make each condition worse. Hang in there Deprofundis2 and I hope you can find some support

[Fuzzybear]