I have both, its like a terrifying cycle I have to deal with, to the moment I wake up. The way that I cope is to have a one on one sessions with a psychiatrist, is there a specific type of anxiety you have or is it just anxiety in general? Meds would usually be step one, meds ALONG with therapy would also help you out alot more.

When the depression comes try thinking the opposite, my counselor told me to put on a fake smile and pretend that you are happy, it will actually train yourself to have a more better outlook on things.

With the anxiety, because I have social anxiety, I do tasks that I struggle with, little by little as tackle the things that make me anxious, I would eventually learn to over come the panic of being in that situation.

I also suffer from serve aniexty from PTSD. I take meds and had them increase just recently. Ask your doctor if you are a canidiate for an increase. It has helped me. I was at my wits end with the symptoms. I am also trying to learn about myself. When you have these symptoms you aren't like everyone else. Learning what makes you in a positive mood and marching to your own beat has helped me.

I have generalize anxiety disorder and major depression. It is really hard to put on a fake smile when I am crushing on the inside. My doctor just increased my meds. I am so glad I found this website.....it is helping me more than you know:-)

Not necesarily. I have anxiety and no depression. It is anxiety about things in my life. My financial situation, kids. Yhere are also other things like crowds, personal space, and a few more'

I have manic depression, to the point of nearly being suicidal all day and even intense self injury, I understand it is hard for you, but sometimes with treatment from doctors you have to be open-minded about their specific treatment. But if you have a doctor.

Sometimes I am anxious because I'm a little depressed & sometimes I am depressed because I'm anxious. I'm also highly sensitive so my feelings are intense.

I do find it helpful to smile & think pleasant thoughts. I remind myself to breathe & sometimes I try to focus on a song like "Let It Be" or "Hey Jude" ... whatever works. Oh, I do take Prozac which helps a lot.

i have had clinical depress. & gad 4 so long, i can't remember living without them. i don't think tho, that everyone that has one has the other, but i almost don't know how that is possible. to me depression makes me anxious & anxiety makes me depressed. it's a fine line. i have tried most every tactic & sometimes my clinical depression is so powerful it ties me to the bed & i am in its grips. that's not 2 say i don't fight it. it just takes me a long time sometimes 2 get stronger than "it" or "her" as i call my depression. my best advice is a great counselor & psych.. don't settle tho. the chemistry has 2 b right or it's not going 2 work 4 u. and while u r at it, try any safe suggestion u can get your hands on. u never know what will work 4 u.

Yeah, anxiety and depression can go hand and hand. I have Social phobia, depression, GAD and probably Avoidant PD. So I know how it feels to be both depressed and anxious and it's no fun.
There are things you can do like meditation, relaxation techniques, listen to music, etc..

There are several types of depression and not all of them will include anxiety. Sometimes people can have anxiety without any other mental illness.

I've been diagnosed with depression with anxiety and actually function well when I can make lists and accomplish small steps towards my goals. I take effexor and valium. These worked very well until a few months ago. I slept all the time, thought it could be depression, but it did not feel like depression. Doctor ran lots of tests and found out I also have narcolepsy so I am on a new medication for excessive sleepiness.

I highly recommend a good therapist to help you work through anxiety and coping with depression because meds can only do so much and the rest has to come from you. Keep track of how you feel, take meds, modify your diet, and try lots of things to see what is going to work for you.
Good luck and God bless,
Marcia