Anti-depressent/anti-anxiety meds?

Question

what are the differences? how can you know what you need and can you have anxiety issues and be depressed, possibly needing 2 meds?

Answer 1

anti anxiety meds tend to focus on serotonin reuptake inhibitors... depression meds tend to regulate levels of other chemicals in the brain.

been on both and prefer antidepression meds... the anti anxiety have worse side affects for me.

Answer 2

First of all , Very good Question !
Check up with ur GP . He is the best person to assess ur situation

There are many studies which deal with the question . Infact even some practionaers can get confusd about this one .

People with panic disorder experience a horrible anxiety attack accompanied by many physical symptoms that are originally interpreted as a physical, medical problem. Socially-anxious people experience horrible anxiety in social situations that lead them to stay away from other people because of the anxiety it causes. They see anxiety as a "fear" and do not believe it is caused by a physical, medical condition.

About Socially-anxious people. Even though they are lonely and would like to be with other people and enjoy their company, the heightened anxiety this would cause overpowers the loneliness. Thus, the socially-anxious person stays alone. In a therapy group meeting of socially-anxious people, the room is fairly subdued, particularly during the first few sessions. Individuals are afraid of talking, drawing attention to themselves, and risking anticipated embarrassment.

Answer 3

Most times, anxiety is part of a depressive disorder. Anti-depressants usually help both problems. There are drugs specifically made for anxiety (lorazepam, Valium, Buspirone, ect) if that is the only problem.

It also helps most people to get talk therapy from a professional counselor.

Talk to your physician and get some help.
Good luck

Answer 4

Depression: you don't feel like getting out of bed in the morning.
you don't feel like participating in life.
you don't care if you eat, you just want to sleep.
You get the idea. If this lasts longer than 2 weeks, it's considered depression.
Anxiety: feel like you are going crazy.
feel like everyone around you can see you are ready to climb the walls, when in reality you are acting calmer than you feel.
increased palpatations, thought process, heart rate.
feel like you are not in control of yourself.
These are examples of anxiety attacks. Keep in mind they run along the same line as panic attacks. Panic attacks are more severe.
Hope this gave you an idea of what you could be dealing with.
There are medications to treat all of these. See a professional who deals with these meds, because some can be dangerous to take together.
Good Luck.

Answer 5

I take Wellbutrin and Zoloft. The Wellbutrin doesn't really help with anxiety as much but it helps the depression. The Zoloft helps with anxiety. It is possible to take two medications if necessary. Good luck!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

You have to see a psychiatrist, MD
They will keep switching you on meds until you feel good.

Answer 8

You should see to a psychiatrist, to get info about them.