Question 1

can sex help depression and anxiety?

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Both 'yes' and 'no': If all goes well, yes. It can really help in both superficial and meaningful ways.
If all goes badly, it can exacerbate problems even tragically.
If it has ups and downs (likely), it can be just like most people's life. 
Is this a new part of life or a return for you? Talk therapy/counseling may help you decide. Best!

Question 2

how can i defeat depression and anxiety?

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Yes: Yes!  anxiety and depression are very treatable conditions.  If either of these are effecting your ability to function or causing you distress, seek medical attention from a pcp or psychiatrist.  Medications and therapy can be helpful tools in helping you defeat these illnesses.

Question 3

what to do about depression and anxiety?

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Get Help!: Start w a med 

eval. It may uncover underlying medical problems that need to be addressed.  Cognitive behavioral therapy can be quite effective. Psych meds may be indicated. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep /night ; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies ; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, qi gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises ; meditation. Take care.

Question 4

how can i handle depression and anxiety?

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You can: start w a medical eval. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or insight oriented psychotherapy can help. Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Use your support system. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home.  Get at least 8 hours of sleep/night &amp; eat healthfully.  Daily aerobic physical activity is a big +. Try acupuncture, tai chi, qi gong, yoga or meditation. Recommend the “Feeling Good Book" by Dr. David Burns.

Question 5

no speech due to depression and anxiety?

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Complicated : What other symptoms? Is the person, taking in fluids? Severe depression can cause slowed thoughts and decreased speech. However, if the person is becoming catatonic
in other words totally dysfunctional this can be very serious. The situation needs evaluated asap. Severe depression if not responding to outpatient care my require hospitalization. Ect is effective and safe despite hollywood bias.

Question 6

how is depression and anxiety associated?

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They fuel each other: Anxiety often leads to depression - & vice versa. Therefore, they often appear together by the time treatment is sought.  But they are not one & the same. 
Anxiety is draining, it wears us down. Depression may result in part because of prolonged diminished "energy"/spirit. Preexisting depression weakens us, makes us feel vulnerable & life becomes uncertain & scary -often predisposing to anxiety.

Question 7

why is  depression and anxiety corralated?

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The brain is complex: Our modern concept of both these mood disorders suspects brain messenger chemicals play an important role in how you feel.We think seratonin, gaba, epinephrine, and many other substances may be imbalanced leading to your discomfort.If we can use anti-depressant / antianxiety rx's like the ssri's instead of habit forming rx like benzodiazopams such as Valium we do.

Question 8

how can depression and anxiety be treated?

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Psychotherapy + meds: Both depression and anxiety are highly treatable with psychotherapy and medications.  Cognitive behavioral therapy in particular has good results with both depression and anxiety.  There are also medications that can effectively treat both simultaneously.  Talk with your doctor and being the talk therapy process with a mental health profession. Delay in treatment exacerbates the problems.

Question 9

can herbs help with depression and anxiety?

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Natural drugs: Herbs can be of use in depression and anxiety however like any substance carry both risk and benefit.

St. Johns wort is the most commonly used herbal treatment for depression. It works similar to the ssri medications and therefore carries some of the same risks.

Valerian and other herbs have been used successfully for anxiety but also carry some side effects. Talk w your doc!

Question 10

how do i know if i have depression and anxiety?

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Anxiety or depressio: First a professional evaluation is a must because both conditions can not only coexist but it is a chicken or egg question. Did depression come first and lead to anxiety or vice versa. Also some condition like bipolar 2 disorders have both anxiety and depression. The treatment is different depending what predominates. Anxiety gives a person a very contant sense of fear and depression with pessism.

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