Beverly Hills, CA – Bridges to Recovery is a luxury mental health care facility that recently published an article revealing shocking connections between anxiety and depression. Their dedicated team of experts specializes in anxiety and depression as well as many other mental health conditions.
“More research is necessary to find the complete answer to this question. However, there are some current theories. One suggests anxiety and depression are both responses to stress, and these responses are closely linked and can influence one another.
Another is that anxiety and depression share many symptoms, such as insomnia and changes in eating habits, allowing them to be diagnosed together frequently. The symptoms of each condition can also be a self-reinforcing cycle. For example, someone who experiences intense social anxiety that keeps them from participating in social situations will likely experience isolation. This often leads to depression, which can cause further insecurity and anxiety.
We also know that anxiety and depression are both influenced by genetic and environmental factors – and often the same factors. One stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, can cause anxiety in one individual and depression in another. It may also cause both,” the article reads.
Some symptoms of anxiety and depression overlap, while others are unique to each condition. Symptoms common to both depression and anxiety include mood changes and irritability, sleep disturbances and fatigue, restlessness and feeling on edge, trouble with concentration and memory, and appetite and weight changes.
Specific symptoms of depression include feeling sad, hopeless, or empty, loss of interest in hobbies, feelings of guilt and shame, and suicidal thoughts or ideation. Anxiety disorders, on the other hand, include persistent nervousness, fear, or sense of impending doom, increased heart and respiration rate, fixation on a particular concern, and avoiding situations that trigger anxiety.
Anxiety and depression significantly impact relationships and social lives. An individual with anxiety may cancel plans because they fear others judging them. Someone with depression may stay home due to deep fatigue. Someone experiencing both might stay home due to anxiety and manage intense feelings of shame and worthlessness in response. This can impact work performance, and participation in hobbies will likely decline. People will probably spend less time with friends and family and more time alone, and they may even spend more time on social media.
“If your loved one is managing anxiety and depression simultaneously, they will require your patience. It might be difficult for them to complete tasks that are simple for people without mental health concerns. You can ask them if there is anything you can do to help. Encourage healthy sleep and eating habits, too.
“Checking in on them regularly is also beneficial. Work to create a compassionate environment that empowers your loved one to share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Remind them that you love and care for them.
“Also, understand that mental health conditions are bigger than you. While you can help, it’s unlikely that you can ‘cure’ them entirely. Don’t put that pressure on yourself. Instead, enlist the help of a mental health professional. They are experts on depression and anxiety and can provide treatment that will help your loved one heal,” the article continues.
Bridges to Recovery connects adults to quality mental health care without the unwanted hospital feel. Their facility has private suites where clients can bring their pets during treatment. Their program treats each client as a whole by combining evidence-based, multidisciplinary practices, including holistic approaches.
To learn more about Bridges to Recovery, call 877-727-4343 or visit their website.
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For more information about Bridges to Recovery, contact the company here:
Bridges to Recovery
Michaela Carapaccio
(855) 340-9716
contact@bridgestorecovery.com
Bridges to Recovery
725 Foothill Rd
Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
