Dealing with stress starts with understanding it. Learn about the different kinds of stress so that you can better manage it when it happens to you.
Depression and anxiety disorders
Everyone gets stressed sometimes — it’s a normal response to the challenges of daily life. But intense fear and worry in situations that aren’t threatening can be a sign of something more. Anxiety disorders are common and treatable — just like depression.
Everyone experiences anxiety differently — but most people experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Fear and worry
- Thoughts that something bad will happen
- Rapid heartbeat
- Being jittery
- Muscle tension
- Feeling out of breath or tired
- Sweaty or cold hands
- Not being able to sleep
Do these symptoms sound familiar? Take an anxiety screeningexternal and share the results with your doctor.
Source: Mental Health America
Anxiety and depression
Many people with anxiety disorders also experience depression, and vice versa. Some people have panic attacks, and others experience generalized or social anxiety. If you’re dealing with depression or anxiety — or both — you’re not alone, and there are resources that can help. Talking about what you’re experiencing is the first step.
