There is no special difference between depression and anxiety, both depression and anxiety are like two sides of a coin, and both (Neurosis) are psychological problems, that is, the patient is aware of his psychological problems and symptoms,
Moreover, the medications for depression and anxiety are also almost similar, a patient suffering from depression is usually disappointed, hopeless, fed up with life and lost in thoughts of the past, and a patient suffering from anxiety is usually restless, afraid of a particular disease or death, fearful and worried about future tasks or failures. And a patient suffering from anxiety is afraid of death, but a patient suffering from depression becomes very disappointed and hopeless and wants to die or attempts suicide and some people even commit suicide.
Symptoms of depression include: Constant sadness and hopelessness, lack of sleep and appetite, anger and irritability, being irritable, feeling tired and weak, feeling worthless and having thoughts of harming yourself, or attempting suicide, not being interested in anything, being lost in thoughts of the past, lack of confidence, and more. Patients with depression may also have a lack of sexual desire and gastrointestinal problems such as gas, bloating, constipation, stomach cramps and pain, etc.
Symptoms of anxiety
A psychological state such as anxiety, nervousness, fear, and fear is called anxiety. There are many types of anxiety, and the symptoms of anxiety vary from patient to patient, and the severity of the symptoms also varies from patient to patient. The rest of the anxiety can have three physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms such as anxiety, fear, and fear, fear of loss or death. Excessive fear, and
feeling unnecessary danger, considering your small problem or illness as a big problem, being afraid, having a lack of restful sleep, not going out, lack of confidence, fear of going to crowded places and crowds, fear and panic, headache, dizziness, pain in the neck and shoulders, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing and tightness and pain in the chest, etc. can be symptoms of anxiety.
In a panic attack, the patient suddenly feels something stuck in the throat and feels like he is stopping breathing, fear of death and taking long breaths as if his breath is stopping and his heart is pounding, even feeling a heaviness in the chest or pain in the arm can be among the symptoms of a panic attack. The rest of the panic attacks last for a few seconds or minutes.
Causes/Risk Factors of Depression and Anxiety
1:Hereditary or family history
2:Stress or chemical imbalance due to some reason
3:Environmental factors:
Experience trauma, witnessing an accident, death of a loved one, and sexual abuse, etc.
4:In married women, pregnancy and pregnancy complications can also cause its severity.
5: In older men and women, this is due to long-term stomach or stomach problems or chronic joint and muscle disease,
Diagnosis and treatment of depression and anxiety
In medical science, the diagnosis of psychological and functional problems is kept last. First, some necessary lab tests are conducted to diagnose the patient’s physical diseases, such as ECG, serum TSH or Echo can be done in patients with anxiety.
Remaining, one should not feel ashamed or hesitant in getting treatment for depression, anxiety and other psychological problems. Remember, depression is also a disease, for which medical treatment from a doctor or psychiatrist is recommended. And sessions can also be taken from a psychologist.
The rest of the medical treatment period is 4 to 6 months in some patients, so some patients may need to use medicine for a long time. So complete the treatment period according to your doctor and do not take or stop medicine on your own, thank you.
Regards Dr YASNADY
