Anxiety Disorder or Depression?

Question

I have been suffering from moodswings, panic attacks, and chest pain. I get down easily, and when I come out of it, I feel really bad. I have never gone to a doctor about this because I do not want to be on medication or in group councelling. I want to get through this virtually on my own. I dont know if my problem is an anxiety disorder or a form of depression. This problem of mine has seriously effected my relationship with my bf of two years. I dont know what to do. Any advice out there?

the reason that i dont want to talk to a councellor is that i dont want to be labelled as crazy. medications-i dont want to end up depending on them... when im on any type of meds, i tend to get loopy and i dont like that feeling. i know that i should probably go to a councellor, but im too chicken to go by myself. my family lives an hour away, and is of little or no help. i had a very stressful childhood, and i know that it is carrying through to the present. i have a hard time with letting things go. i dont see how a therapist asking questions is going to get anywhere. all that it will do is bring up the past, when all i want to do is continue on forgetting it.

Answer 1

The best advice is to listen to them and get help.
Tell some you trust, know well, and is genuinely cares about you.
That usually means family. Stay busy and surrounded by people Who are positive and again people that care about you.
What you might need is closure and the psychologist will help you get there. Good luck and hope you get better soon.

Answer 2

I had a similar "feeling" like yours. It could be anxiety causing depression. If you do decide to see a therapist that doesn't mean you have to go on medication. Only a psychiatrist can advise that. I actually started to see a therapist, felt like my insecurities and constant picking at old "scabs" from my past kept bringing me down and hurting my relationship too. Of course, that caused a lot of anxiety, which is the panic attacks and chest pain that you feel as well. I would definitely advise to talk to someone, I bet it would help you out a lot and make you feel better about whatever is bothering you.

Answer 3

I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.

Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.

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Answer 4

Please don't try to do this on your own. I have suffered from severe anxiety for years. For the first year or so, I tried to take care of it myself. I nearly lost everything. Eventually, it just got worse and worse and I couldn't function anymore. Then, it ended up taking a lot more counseling andmedication to get me back on track than it would have if I had just asked for help in the first place.

Group therapy isn't that bad. It's worth a try. I was 20 when I started having problems and my mother literally had to drag me into the group therapy meetings because I just did NOT want to go. After about a week of that, I looked forward to going every week. Sometimes, I didn't even talk/share. I just sat and listened and heard ideas. Group therapy is put in such a weird light on television and cinema. It's nothing like that. Atleast give it a shot.

Best of luck to you. Iknow it's hard. It's crippling somtimes. Hang in there.

Answer 5

ok you probably have one or more anxiety disorders which, in turn, is making you depressed. as much as you may think that counceling may make you look like your crazy...i think your crazy for not going. i have been in counceling for over 5 years now with anxiety and such, but you know what...it has only helped. jsut because you go to counceling does not mean you haev to talk meds. tell them no, and they will listen. they may prescribe somethign like xanax incase you haev a panic attack and cant calm down, and they may suggest an anti depressant. i was on both for a while, but now i am off of them. I took them to get over the initial hump of my problems, and slowly eased off of them. noone thinks im crazy, and everyone that cares supports me. you do NOT have to do group counceling either, noone can make you do anyhting that you dont want, but i do suggest that you try a few sessions of one on one counceling. you would be surprised at how much you feel better when you walk out. if you want to do this on your own, try reading a slef help book, or writing in a journal, try running, which is the most natural way to reliev depression, and be open with your bf, because tension on realtionships cant be helping. Lastly, as much as you want to forget your past...lets look at a metaphore...if you sweep all of your feelings and memories under the rug, which is easy...they will start to pile up; however if you talk abotu them, a.k.a. take your trash outside and put it in the trash can, it might take a bit of work, but you got rid of it and you can move on, no big messes in the future that you haev to deal with. Everyone that loves you jsut wants to see you happy, and regardless of how scared you are about connotations or talkign to a stranger, therapy might be the answer to makign you feel just hat much more happier. if you do decide to talk to a therapist give it at least 3 session, and keep in mind not all therapists are good, you may have to shop around. good luck, adn take a deep breath!

Answer 6

Let me point out something to you in your question..... you don't know what you are fighting. That being said, how can you beat it alone? It doesn't work that way. You need guidance at the very least and you get that best from a professional. Tell them exactly how you feel and how you want to proceed in your treatment. Get good advice on the issue and learn all you can with a proper diagnosis. Best to you.

Answer 7

Hi there, I just laugh about my past 3 years of panic now. I was not able to go anywhere without carrying xanax. Fear of having another attack was the most important subject of my days.When i first found joe barry's web site i started to cry because of my happiness.

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Answer 8

anxiety invariably leads to depression, the two go hand in hand. While I understand you not really wanting medical help, I also know that very few people are able to help themselves. Suggest you would be far better off consulting a psychiatrist for treatment options.

Answer 9

Hmm you should see a psychiatrist