Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center
At our clinic URP Behavioral Health, we take your health and well-being very seriously. We realize everybody has different medical needs and will continue to provide you with just that, personalized, compassionate care to help you achieve your optimal health. Be it a routine check-up with periodic treatments or anything preventive care, our team of professionals is there for you till you make a full recovery. Our main focus is on making your healthcare comfortable, convenient, and up-to-date with the latest medical technologies. Treatment centers for depression and anxiety put you first and we put our trust in you.
Similar Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression
Symptoms of anxiety and depression overlap too often to allow for a clear differentiation. Each condition has its personalities, but the overlap between them can be deceptive to people with them. They can strike and greatly impact your physical as well as your mental health. Most individuals will experience some variation of these symptoms, and knowing which ones are normal and which ones should raise a flag can help determine if one or both are at work:
- Sadness and emptiness. Everyone gets a little sad at one time or another, but depression-related sadness sticks around for a long time and doesn’t go away. It can also meld with anxiety, leaving you feeling empty or overwhelmed with sadness.
- Helplessness, worthlessness, and guilt. Depression and anxiety can leave you feeling powerless or unable to do anything about the situation you are in. You can dwell on past mistakes and failures and never allow yourself to feel that you have any value, which can only enhance feelings of anxiety or despair.
- The classic sign of depression is a sense of hopelessness about your future or yourself. It can make you feel bad about what's coming next, or worse, think about death or self-harm. This can get worse with anxiety, which can bring on irrational fears or would-be worries about the future.
- Fatigue and lack of energy. Anxiety or depression can leave you drained. Depression fatigue is not just being tired, depression fatigue causes mental fog, slower, physical movements, and an inability to do day-to-day tasks. It is also due to constant mental alertness, or worry, which can lead to anxiety.
- Trouble concentrating. Both conditions give you a problem of focusing. Part of depression is that reading or watching TV feels hauntingly overwhelming, and anxiety leads your brain to think so much that you can’t focus on one thing at a time.
- Sleep disturbances. Depression, anxiety, and sleeping go hand in hand. It can be difficult to fall or to stay asleep due to depression. On the other hand, anxiety will keep you awake till morning because of constant worrying. In other cases, depression can trigger some people to sleep too much.
The first step in understanding how these conditions can impact your life is to recognize these overlapping symptoms of anxiety and depression. These signs of depression and anxiety mean you need to seek professional help to get an accurate diagnosis and support.
Causes of Depression vs Anxiety
Genetics
If you have a family history of depression, you are more likely to develop depression. People with a close relative who has suffered depression may have a higher risk because the chances are higher that other siblings and parents have the same genetic factors.
Trauma and stress
However, it is the experience of significant life events, such as traumatic or stressful life events that can cause depression. For example, the physical or sexual abuse of the child or the death of a loved one; the failure to provide the necessary funds; or the possibility of chronic stressful events. These events may leave lasting emotional wounds in some people that become part of depression.
Major life changes
You can become depressed in response to even positive life changes, such as moving to a new city or changing jobs. Such transitions can be so stressful that a person cannot cope with it and this stress can give one depression. What is called here ‘situational depression.’
Chronic health conditions
Also, depression can be associated with some medical conditions like cancer, stroke, or chronic pain. A person can develop depression living with a long-term illness that may be a feeling of hopelessness or despair.
Difference Between Depression and Anxiety
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health disorders and while there are some common symptoms they are treated differently and diagnosed differently. These conditions can have an enormous impact on a person’s quality of life, and it is important to know the key differences between the two so that these conditions can be successfully managed and treated:
- Focus on emotion. Fear and anxiety are at the center of URP Behavioral Health of what a person ponders when they are anxious, while depression is full of merely sadness and hopelessness. Anxiety tends to focus on things to come, while depression tends to refer to bad feelings about the now or past.
- Physical symptoms. If anxiety, depression, and panic are currently affecting you, you would think these physical symptoms would be more prevalent.
- Behavioral symptoms. Anxiety makes a person run away from something that scares him, while depression forces a person to refuse to do anything and stop enjoying things the person used to enjoy.
- Duration. Both are chronic conditions though the emotional state for anxiety tends to be so much more extreme that it fluctuates at a speed we don’t know how to measure, whereas depression tends to be much more drawn out, being sad, or even hopeless, for weeks or even months.
Diagnosis Anxiety and Depression
The first step in identifying anxiety or depression is to see a healthcare professional. Overlapping symptoms don’t necessarily mean you have the same condition, so proper diagnosis is important in getting the appropriate treatment and support:
- Starting with your primary care provider. It starts with making an appointment with your primary care provider if you think you’re anxious or depressed.
- See a mental health specialist. If your anxiety or depression is more extreme, your primary care provider may refer you to a mental health professional like a psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist. They are trained to evaluate and treat mental health disorders using any of the many diagnostic methods available. From specialists in providing mental health care in inpatient rehabs for depression and anxiety around the country, to psychologists and psychiatric assistants, they’re all trained to do it.
Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
Psychotherapy
Is a treatment process in which trained mental health ‘professionals’ help individuals with emotional and psychological difficulties. This is done in psychotherapy, to help people understand the thoughts and behaviors that they behave in and how to cope with their life better.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
People are taught to identify and fight cognitive distortions (unrealistic, overly negative thoughts). If people can learn to shift their thinking, they can feel better and the symptoms of both depression and anxiety are decreased. For example, people may choose to take the focus off the worst-case scenario and put their minds toward balanced or positive outcomes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a highly effective therapy for treating both anxiety and OCD. It focuses on identifying and altering negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or obsessive-compulsive cycles. CBT helps patients: address irrational thoughts and fears, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and break free from compulsive behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used alongside medication to improve overall treatment outcomes and provide lasting benefits for managing anxiety and OCD symptoms.
Group therapy
On an individual basis, individuals are taught strategies and techniques to combat depressive thoughts, worry, and rumination in a group setting. Group therapy for depression and anxiety does something that people in solitary struggle tend to lack, and that’s the sense of community and support. In the group setting, it also allows for participants to share their experiences, to learn from the other participants, and the therapist facilitates specific skills to improve emotional well-being and reduce the risk of future relapse.
Medicaments
It is a commonly prescribed antidepressant drug. These medications treat chemicals in the brain that can influence mood, so you have substances in your brain that would normally be depressed, or would normally keep you depressed, that now aren’t. Most people can get a great deal of relief from depressive symptoms if they are on the right medication and dosage. According to some research, 70 to 80 percent of people who have depression will improve if they receive appropriate treatment. Antidepressants can help improve mood, increase energy, and help with interest in daily activities.
Conclusion
Our anxiety and depression therapy center provides comprehensive care for those dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. The therapists and psychiatrists in our team come together to craft the right kind of treatment plan for you, and that might be psychotherapy, medication management, or continued support. We are here to help you and/or a loved one heal if you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety or depression. Now, contact our rehab centers for depression and anxiety and schedule a consultation to begin the process of a brighter, more balanced future.
Let us guide you towards healing
We know that seeking treatment can be overwhelming, but our staff is here to make the process as smooth as possible. We’re available 24/7 to address any questions or concerns you may have.
