Working hard to be on top of everything in your life often creates stress, but perhaps it feels like you are experiencing more than is normal. If you also have symptoms of depression, you may have developed what is known as anxious depression. When a person suffers from both anxiety and depression, their day-to-day life becomes much more difficult, as even simple tasks become overwhelming.
While understanding the causes of anxious depression is important, it is also helpful to learn more about how anxiety and depression work together in anxious depression. The TMS Center of New Jersey is here to help you better understand your diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) with comorbid anxiety, giving you the tools you need to regain control of your daily life.
At The TMS Center of New Jersey, we know how important it is to have a solid understanding of your ailment when trying to address your mental health concerns. Anxious depression is the combination of MDD symptoms with those of anxiety. Some MDD symptoms include difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite, and trouble falling asleep. These same symptoms may also be caused by your anxiety. While they can be caused by many different factors, these symptoms of depression with comorbid anxiety are rooted in the brain.
A healthcare provider can help you determine if your symptoms meet the criteria for MDD and will provide you with a diagnosis. Anxious depression is only diagnosed in those who meet the criteria for MDD, as you could have separate anxiety and depression diagnoses without experiencing anxious depression.
MDD can be treated in several ways. Traditional treatment plans include psychotherapy and psychiatric medication. Some individuals may experience a version of MDD referred to as treatment-resistant depression, where traditional medications prove ineffective at treating their symptoms. When a person experiences treatment-resistant depression, they may feel that they are out of options. Fortunately, NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy has shown positive results in treating the symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, meaning that you still have options if medication does not provide relief.
Anxious depression can be the result of several factors, though the exact cause is still unknown. Some of the factors that increase your risk of developing anxious depression include:
Many different factors contribute to your mental well-being, meaning there are numerous reasons why you might develop anxious depression. The important thing to remember is that there are options available to help treat your symptoms and provide you with a chance to get back to the things you used to enjoy.
It is important to remember that anxious depression does not have an age limit, meaning that you may experience it even though you have not had symptoms before. Regular upkeep of your mental well-being is just as important as that of your physical well-being. Managing your mental health can be complex, and anxious depression can be difficult to handle, but by better understanding your diagnosis, you give yourself the best chance to get effective treatment.
Reach out and schedule a consultation with us at The TMS Center of New Jersey to learn how NeuroStar TMS therapy could help you manage your anxious depression. Understanding your diagnosis, including the possible causes of anxious depression and the treatment options available, is the best way to feel confident in your care, and our skilled team is here to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to get started with a personalized treatment plan.
