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Joseph the Second said:
It can be Both… And ALL antidepressants DO- is numb the mind, so that you can’t really “feel” or “think straight”- at ALL !
# 8 June 2010 at 10:15 pm

Pipstar said:
well both can be formed by an inbalance in the levels of serotonin being produced by your body, which is why antidepressants are also given to patients who suffer from anxiety. It can have a significant impact…and also can do absolutely nothing. In my opinion, you need to mix a medication that works for you with CBT and therapy. Also, many people develop depression in relation to their anxiety as they feel lost and helpless.
hope this helps slightly?
# 9 June 2010 at 1:14 am

Paigemaster! said:
When it comes to social anxiety disorder (SAD) in particular, feelings of anxiety and worry about being around others can eventually translate into feeling down in general. To get a better handle on how these disorders relate, it helps to learn a bit about the relationship between the two.
Social Anxiety and Depression Go Hand-in-Hand
If you have been diagnosed with SAD, you are up to six times more likely to develop depression, dysthymia or bipolar disorder. The risk of developing these secondary disorders also increases in relation to the number of social fears that you have.
What Comes First — Anxiety or Depression?
Although developing SAD at an early age is known to predispose you to later depression, not everyone who has SAD becomes depressed
however, when SAD appears at a young age, appropriate treatment may reduce the risk of developing depression at a later age
Imagine a young college student who wants to make friends and go to parties but fears that she will embarrass herself in front of others. As a result, she stays in her dorm room night after night, wishing she could be a part of the group. Contrast this with the student who avoids social contact because it’s just not any fun to her — the thought of going to parties or getting together with a friend holds no promise of enjoyment.
Although both SAD and depression may involve social withdrawal, the cause of the withdrawal is different. People with SAD withdraw out of fear of negative evaluation by others, while people with depression withdraw due to a lack of enjoyment. People with SAD expect that they could enjoy themselves if they could somehow interact appropriately with others, whereas those with depression don’t ever expect to enjoy themselves.
Treatment of SAD and Depression
Depression is often what leads people to seek help, even though SAD may be the underlying problem. Usually people who have SAD will not speak to anyone about the problems that they face and often do not realize that they have a diagnosable illness. As a result, most people with SAD do not usually receive treatment unless the disorder occurs alongside another condition. Unless a medical professional is trained to look for secondary disorders, SAD may continue to go undiagnosed. Unfortunately, treating depression without addressing underlying SAD can be ineffective. Although many of the treatments recommended for depression are also effective in treating SAD, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), treatment must still be tailored to the specific disorder. If you suffer with both SAD and depression, your doctor or mental health professional will devise a treatment plan designed to address symptoms of both disorders.
# 11 June 2010 at 7:17 pm

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