Firstly, Anxiety will present as constant worrying, feeling scared and worried, tremulousness, sweating, dry mouth, heartbeat racing, hot and cold sensation, tingling and numbness along with other symptoms. Depression will present as constant low mood, crying, poor energy levels, poor interest in any activity and social interaction, sleep disturbances along with other symptoms. Secondly,Anxiety and depression frequently occur together and are best treated with a combination of medicines and counselling. Question is If we have a huge cut on forearm will we allow sutures or just cover it with cotton cloth or dressing? Healing is a natural process but sutures do speed the process up. Similarly the combination just speeds up the process and makes us mentally well. About addiction, depression medicines aren’t addictive. In the end, getting well and taking medicines are a patients choice and as a doctor we only suggest what works.

Psychotherapy and counselling are the safest, most long lasting and effective options for depression and anxiety. Seek help soon.