YOGYAKARTA Anxiety disorder and depression are two different things. Even so, both of them can be said to have close relationships. Not infrequently, anxiety and depression disorders arise simultaneously and sufferers can be very overwhelmed when experiencing anxiety depression. So, what is anxiety depression?

Anxiety depression or better known as anxiety and depression disorder (Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder/MADD) is a condition when a person experiences symptoms of anxiety or depression. However, the severity of the two did not meet the requirements to be diagnosed separately.

Originally, anxiety disorder was closely associated with feelings of anxiety, worry, and fear. Meanwhile, people who are depressed often look sad, down, and without motivation.

Anxiety and depression disorders are said to have a fairly close relationship due to feelings of anxiety.

Anxiety disorder can become a symptom of severe depression. On the one hand, very common cases are found where depression is triggered by anxiety disorders. Therefore, many who are diagnosed suffer from anxiety disorders and clinical depression at the same time.

How to Overcome Anxiety Depression

Compiled by VOI from various sources, Wednesday, August 28, 2022, the first time a person has an anxiety depression is to visit a psychologist or psychiatrist.

To overcome this condition, mental health experts will provide medicines and perform a number of therapies, such as cognitive, interpersonal, and problem- solving therapy (problem solving) behavioral therapy.

In addition to asking for help from professionals, you can also overcome anxiety depression disturbances in the following ways.

Some relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and heating exercises can be a solution to overcome anxiety depression.

Do this technique for 2 to 5 minutes every day to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Anxiety and depression are often expressed by eating unhealthy foods. This needs to be changed, because anxiety depression can be triggered by the comfort food (food that is generally unhealthy).

Instead of consuming unhealthy foods, try to follow a diet program by consuming fruits, vegetables and limiting consumption of alcohol, caffeine and sugary foods.

When you are in a difficult time, never hesitate to ask for help from those closest to you, such as family, friends, friends or partners.

In addition, you can also participate in a small group or support group. In the group, you can meet someone who has the same case as you.

In addition to being good for physical health, exercise also has a number of benefits for mental health.

By exercising regularly, a person's level of confidence will increase and relationships with the surrounding environment will improve.

The last way to deal with aninniety depression is to do positive and fun things.

Related to this, you can clean and tidy up the bedroom, create new goals, read good books and so on.

Thus is complete information about what anxiety depression is and how to overcome it. Remember, if feelings of anxiety and depression arise at the same time, immediately contact a psychologist or psychiatrist.


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