Understanding Anxiety & Depression
Learn about the most common mental health conditions, their symptoms, and when to seek help.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. But when worry and fear become overwhelming and interfere with daily life, it may be an anxiety disorder.
Common Symptoms:
- Persistent worry or fear that's hard to control
- Racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating
- Physical symptoms: rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling
- Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety
- Sleep problems
- Panic attacks (sudden intense fear)
When to seek help: If anxiety interferes with work, relationships, or daily activities, or if you're avoiding things you used to enjoy, it's time to talk to a professional.
Depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a persistent feeling of emptiness, hopelessness, or loss of interest that lasts for weeks or longer.
Common Symptoms:
- Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
- Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Sleep problems (too much or too little)
- Fatigue or low energy
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Thoughts of death or suicide
When to seek help: If you've felt this way for more than two weeks, or if you're having thoughts of suicide, reach out to a mental health professional immediately. Depression is treatable.
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