For me, the anxiety is my carry on bag while I still carry the full-size luggage of depression daily. In other words, my anxiety no longer triggers anything, it just blends itself in. :(

Hi my2centz,
Sorry to here your carrying so much baggage around. The depression sounds like your carrying a heavy load and the anxiety is like a smaller version of it. Anxiety and depression can sometimes go hand and hand. I have anxiety. So I have that carry bag that you were talking about. Hope you start to get rid of all that excess baggage. It's no fun having to carry all of that around. You take good care my friend. Italianmomma4ever

Hi my2centz,
I meant to ask you do you see a therapist or take any medication? That might help take some of that weight off that your carrying around. Italianmomma4ever

Figuring out which is which often leads to the way to healing, recovery to a better balance.

Sometimes, having both means that lack of energy and loaded mind gives strange ideas action. (which leads to unintended consequences)

Learning to find a plus in knowing you have both gives you peace of mind, and ability to energize enough to do daily living activities.

Hi Mid,
I was diagnosed with anxiety. So for me sometimes the energy is down. And having all kinds of things going on in my brain can trigger my anxiety. I just try to focus on something else. Or do some meditation. Or go take a walk to distract my thoughts. It helps. Thanks for your comment as always. Great comment. Italianmomma4ever

Hi Mid,
I don't think having one or both is any better. They seem like they go hand in hand. They both suck. Lol

@Italianmomma4ever, yes I've taken anxiety/depression meds for almost all of my adult life. I do see a psychiatrist for keeping my meds adjusted. I tend to do fairly well when I keep myself busy.

Hi my2centz,
Glad to hear. Stay busy. Go for a walk. Do you have a dog? Their great companions and great to walk with.

Ahh yes! nothing like a pawed companion :)

Yes aren't they the greatest. I have a four legged baby too. Lol Dogs are unconditionaI love and very therapeutic. :)

I definitely think anxiety can trigger depression. It probably can go both ways. My anxiety caused me to have a very low self esteem and led to very severe depression with it. My therapist says that anxiety and depression are like cousins. They like to tag along with one another.

Hi moren,
It is very nice to meet you. I too think they can both go together. I think when you have anxiety it can lead into alittle bit of depression. I have anxiety and sometimes it can get me down. Sorry to hear about your self esteem. It's hard when you don't feel confident in yourself. It seems like your in a hole. But I hope you have friends and family and a good support system. Because they can work wonders to help you. Your therapist is right. They do go hand and hand. Thank you so much for your comment. Keep your head up and stay strong. Italianmomma4ever

Hi moren,
I sent you a friend request. If you ever need to talk. Private message me. Italianmomma4ever

Moren,
Depression and anxiety are like flip sides of the same coin. Being depressed often makes us anxious, and anxiety often makes us depressed. Italianmomma4ever

I think they are entwined---depression causes anxiety because you see things in a negative way, and anxiety causes depression because anxiety closes up your world and takes your joy away because you are always afraid. Fear is not conducive to happiness!