They may feel lightheaded or out of breath. They may feel nauseated or have to go to the bathroom frequently. Or they might feel as though they have a lump in the throat. Depression Depression often accompanies anxiety disorders, and when it does, it needs to be treated as well. The feelings of sadness, apathy, and hopelessness, the changes in appetite or sleep, and the difficulty concentrating that often characterize depression can be effectively treated with antidepressant medications, or, depending on their severity, by psychotherapy.
Some people respond best to a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
Treatment can help the majority of people with depression. Many individuals with GAD startle more easily than other people. They tend to feel tired, have trouble concentrating, and sometimes suffer depression, too. Usually the impairment associated with GAD is mild and people with the disorder don't feel too restricted in social settings or on the job. Unlike many other anxiety disorders, people with GAD don't characteristically avoid certain situations as a result of their disorder.