Depression and Anxiety?

[JulyBaby2010]

Is it true that we can have anxiety and depression at the same time? Sometimes I feel like I have both. I need to be on medication for this. I am already on a moodstablizer (abilify). What do you guys think?

[JulyBaby2010]

Thanks to all who replied. I have just now noticed that I have anxiety. I am always conerned that things arent going to get done on time, that I will be late. I plan things so way in advance becasue I worry and and anxious. I cant seem to let life just happen I always think about it happening.

I have been on the abilify for about 1.5 years. It has helped with the depression, but not the anxious thoughts. I am going to see my doc next month so I will post an update. Thank you all who replied. Really helpful information here.

[nozmeg]

hi there as mr green and green lydia said you can have both or one of these conditions  i dont suffer with depression only anxiety and panic attacks  but id listen to those guys and give your meds a go  youll maybe feel better after a few wks if not go bk to doc even try some councilling  i dont take medication for my own reasons i wish i could  wish you well nozmeg

[RubyWitch]

MrGreen is spot on, as usual. It is very common to have both at the same time. I sometimes think it's a bit of the "chicken or the egg" thing. Are we depressed because of the anxiety or are we anxious because we're depressed? And I do suppose one can have both as entirely seperate conditions. I personally had panic attacks years before I ever became depressed and I'm sure there are those out there who could say the exact opposite.
Has the Abilify helped with your depression? How long have you been on it? As MrGreen said, perhaps your anxiety is a by-product of your depression. Perhaps if you give that med a bit more time, your anxiety may just go away.
If not, then it's time for another chat with your doctor.
Peace
Greenlydia  

[MrGreen]

Yes you can have both. But you might feel down because of anxiety. If the anxiety was fixed the depression might be lifted. So it is a hard one to call. I have anxiety alone. But try telling that to any doctor. They view your overall mood. Not thinking I might be down because of the anxiety. I have always said that if the anxiety went I would be the happiest person around. One can lead to the other. Normally anxiety to depression. In my own opinion that is. Others might have different views on the matter.