Comments on: Anxiety and Depression: Two Sides of the Same Coin? http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/ Living with Health, Wellness and Wholeness Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:41:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Sexperts http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-15125 Sexperts Mon, 23 May 2011 16:24:21 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=441#comment-15125 Great article, these are definitely something I struggle with and I agree they are related. My psychiatrist also said they are two sides of the same coin. Great article, these are definitely something I struggle with and I agree they are related. My psychiatrist also said they are two sides of the same coin.

]]> By: Joe http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-14057 Joe Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:01:55 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=441#comment-14057 I so agree that one comes before another. In my case the anx came first, had it for almost 25-30 years before depression hit. Went on Effexor to help but to be honest it eventually relieved the depression but it didn't help the anx. much. I've done CBT which can be helpful and use Ativan when needed to take the edge off. I'm now on 150mg of Effexor and want to get off. Then try a more natural method (5-HTP, Same-e, St. Johns, etc...) Then Eating well, fish oil, vit B, exercise, yoga, etc... Any advice would be appreciated. I so agree that one comes before another. In my case the anx came first, had it for almost 25-30 years before depression hit. Went on Effexor
to help but to be honest it eventually relieved the depression but it didn’t help the anx. much.
I’ve done CBT which can be helpful and use Ativan when needed to take the edge off. I’m now on 150mg of Effexor and want to get off. Then try a more natural method (5-HTP, Same-e, St. Johns, etc…) Then Eating well, fish oil, vit B, exercise, yoga, etc…
Any advice would be appreciated.

]]> By: John http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-13577 John Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:42:29 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=441#comment-13577 Excellent article providing a meaningful perspective towards the foundation of this issue affecting millions of people. Unfortunately, it's really much more complex and it's also deeply personal in terms of being unique to each individual. From how different meds work for different people, to different people are able to effectively employ different CBT resources, as well as the entire aspect of support being a variable, but so important during recovery. I'm 41, I've had 3 major episodes of event-driven depressions towards near-suicides. I have suffered from some anxiety during these periods, specifically Trichotillomania (on rare occasions, quite severely). I am also a severe migraine sufferor. I've had a few meds prescribed in my adult life - initially Zoloft (horrible side effects). Ultimately, for me, the elimination of Lorazepam (a Benzo - Adavan) was a choice made, despite no past addictions, and just Cymbalta and Buproprion (Welbutrin) has been successful in addressing the biology side of the triangle. I completed 9 days of in-patient to address the stress management and support management of the other 2 sides of the triangle - so to speak. This is my point from my opening sentence. Depression and coping goes far beyond even the determination of whether you suffer from genetically driven or event driving depression - in the end, we all have those 3 sides of the triangle: biology, stress and support - that must be managed EVERY DAY. Excellent article providing a meaningful perspective towards the foundation of this issue affecting millions of people. Unfortunately, it’s really much more complex and it’s also deeply personal in terms of being unique to each individual. From how different meds work for different people, to different people are able to effectively employ different CBT resources, as well as the entire aspect of support being a variable, but so important during recovery.

I’m 41, I’ve had 3 major episodes of event-driven depressions towards near-suicides. I have suffered from some anxiety during these periods, specifically Trichotillomania (on rare occasions, quite severely). I am also a severe migraine sufferor. I’ve had a few meds prescribed in my adult life – initially Zoloft (horrible side effects). Ultimately, for me, the elimination of Lorazepam (a Benzo – Adavan) was a choice made, despite no past addictions, and just Cymbalta and Buproprion (Welbutrin) has been successful in addressing the biology side of the triangle.

I completed 9 days of in-patient to address the stress management and support management of the other 2 sides of the triangle – so to speak.

This is my point from my opening sentence. Depression and coping goes far beyond even the determination of whether you suffer from genetically driven or event driving depression – in the end, we all have those 3 sides of the triangle: biology, stress and support – that must be managed EVERY DAY.

]]> By: pat http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-9272 pat Sun, 30 May 2010 16:43:09 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=441#comment-9272 Very informative post. I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was a child, with only depression being addressed. The anxiety was still a constant even while on medication except for the short time I was on Zoloft, which was the first time in my life I had a sense of well being. Unfortunately, it was short lived as the side effects interfered too much with the quality of my life. Fast forward to the present, at age 60, and my most recent consultation with a psychiatrist whom confirmed my thoughts on anxiety being the base issue. After being given a huge amount of information on the pros and cons of pharmaceuticals vs natural supplements, I did learn that Sam E is the only non-toxic alternative supplement that can be taken. He said it would take 1-2 weeks to see improvement. I am at 1000 mg/day now and with a prescribed goal of 1200-1800 mg/day, depending on my response. Just finished a week and I'm feeling joy w/no side effects. I see a future. More importantly, I feel perfectly fine to leave my house now, am actually thinking and looking forward to finding a job, and don't dread being around people (which was sometimes excruciating). In only a week this change has occurred and I feel as though I have been the gift of life. I'm curious to see when I've taken it for 2 full weeks. This is very exciting for me. However, he did say it might not work and doesn't work for everyone. Please check with you healthcare professional as everyone is unique and has their own unique life expriences that need to be evaluated. Very informative post. I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was a child, with only depression being addressed. The anxiety was still a constant even while on medication except for the short time I was on Zoloft, which was the first time in my life I had a sense of well being. Unfortunately, it was short lived as the side effects interfered too much with the quality of my life.

Fast forward to the present, at age 60, and my most recent consultation with a psychiatrist whom confirmed my thoughts on anxiety being the base issue. After being given a huge amount of information on the pros and cons of pharmaceuticals vs natural supplements, I did learn that Sam E is the only non-toxic alternative supplement that can be taken. He said it would take 1-2 weeks to see improvement. I am at 1000 mg/day now and with a prescribed goal of 1200-1800 mg/day, depending on my response. Just finished a week and I’m feeling joy w/no side effects. I see a future. More importantly, I feel perfectly fine to leave my house now, am actually thinking and looking forward to finding a job, and don’t dread being around people (which was sometimes excruciating). In only a week this change has occurred and I feel as though I have been the gift of life. I’m curious to see when I’ve taken it for 2 full weeks. This is very exciting for me.

However, he did say it might not work and doesn’t work for everyone. Please check with you healthcare professional as everyone is unique and has their own unique life expriences that need to be evaluated.

]]> By: MarkSpizer http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-8942 MarkSpizer Mon, 03 May 2010 13:25:30 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=441#comment-8942 great post as usual! great post as usual!

]]> By: amber http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-4129 amber Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:16:48 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=441#comment-4129 what about all the side affects from the drugs used to treat anxiety and depression? isn't there something safer? what about all the side affects from the drugs used to treat anxiety and depression? isn’t there something safer?

]]> By: samantha http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/09/23/anxiety-and-depression-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-3249 samantha Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:04:53 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=441#comment-3249 "Great post. Here's a website that can help you overcome <a>anxiety disorder</a> without much hassle. You might want to give it a try at <a>www.attackanxiety.org</a>" “Great post. Here’s a website that can help you overcome
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