Depression and
anxiety

Depression and anxiety affect millions of people across the world. They often come hand in hand. Someone with depression may develop anxiety due to fears about their future or inability to cope with life’s demands. Individuals with anxiety may become overwhelmed by constant worry, leading to feelings of hopelessness and depression.

Depression and anxiety feel like they are unshakeable. They drain your energy until even the simplest of tasks feels overwhelming. You feel trapped in your own mind. Even when you live in a bustling city with a population of millions, like London, for example, you still struggle with feelings of isolation, emptiness, and hopelessness. You get tired, your appetite changes and you cannot concentrate. Depression and anxiety disrupt your sleep and sometimes you may have thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

Depression makes it difficult to even get out of bed. You lose all motivation to do anything. Your thoughts race and they are all negative, making you question your self-worth and doubt your own abilities. You feel like you are stuck in a dark pit, with no hope of ever finding a way out.

Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. You feel restless. Your heart beats rapidly. You get short of breath. You worry excessively. Your muscles tense up. You become irritable. You may even have a panic attack which makes you feel overwhelmed by sudden and intense episodes of fear. You sweat profusely. You are in a constant state of worry.