How does depression feel? What about anxiety? Can you have both?
Depression and anxiety can feel layered, deep and complicated, and they are often difficult to identify by oneself. If not dealt with in time, they can spiral out of control and seriously affect your daily life. It's important to know how to identify their early signs and when to seek help.
In this article, I will list some feelings you may be experiencing when suffering from depression, anxiety or both conditions at the same time. Due to the complexity of depression and anxiety, I will keep this post straightforward and hopefully manageable.
Mental pain... is more common and also harder to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say, 'My tooth is aching' than to say, 'My heart is broken'.
- C.S. Lewis, TheProblem of Pain
If you are unsure and have questions about what you are experiencing, ask for the professional help from a mental health specialist. We can develop a proper treatment plan for you when in need.
You may be suffering from depression if you are experiencing any of the following:
Worthlessness
Excessive sleeping & tiredness
Isolation
Feelings of hopelessness
Loss of enjoyment in your favourite activities
Persistent sadness
Self-harm and destructive thoughts
You may be suffering from anxiety if you are experiencing any of the following:
Sleep trouble
Feeling a loss of control
Fear
Intrusive thoughts
Trembling
Nervousness
Sensing danger & impending doom
Increased breath & heart rate
Excessive worrying
When suffering from both, you may be experiencing a whole new range of symptoms, including some physical ones:
Neck and back pain
Stomach pain
Physical symptoms
Frustration
Restlessness
Appetite change
Avoidance
Agitation
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms described above, get in touch today. We can arrange a face-to-face or online assessment to discuss your situation and gain more insight and understanding on how I may help you going forward.
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