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Which is worse for you Depression or Anxiety? Which comes first the depression or the anxiety?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Coon Rapids, MN

Does anxiety cause depression or does depression cause anxiety.

August 20
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Members dove into the question of which comes first, depression or anxiety, with many sharing that the two feel deeply linked and often feed... Read more

Members dove into the question of which comes first, depression or anxiety, with many sharing that the two feel deeply linked and often feed into each other in a painful cycle. Several members described their personal experiences, including bipolar disorder, agoraphobia, hormonal triggers, and years-long depressive episodes, with some finding relief through HRT, therapy, workbooks, and medication adjustments. A recurring theme was the exhausting emotional weight of living with both conditions, balanced by moments of warmth, humor, and strong community support.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hi Sam I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

August 21
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@A MyDepressionTeam Member From what I have been told in therapy sessions, and the things i have read, Anxiety & depression seem to be a tagteam. They tend to normally come together. I know i was a very shy kid growing up (painfully shy, even), and i was also a fairly sickly kid who had a lot of restrictions, so I suppose i have had them for as long as i could remember anything, but they were never really diagnosed in children from what i understand.

August 24
A MyDepressionTeam Member

My husband use to say my depression, anxiety and bipolar was like a "Rollercoaster ride from hell with Sybil at the switch!" He said I was acting like I had multiple personalities. When I think back, it feels like this has been with me my whole life, I don't know what life was like prior to this. I'm thankful that my daughter knows my diagnosis and knows when I'm spiraling out of control and need help.

August 23
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thanks Sam I am having an amazing weekend brother music friends and sleepless nights couldn’t ask for anything better lol
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August 22
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hey Kari, no problem! . . Thank YOU! . . My best peace, love, and good vibes to you . . Sam . .

August 21

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