Anxiety or deep sadness? Are you also confused between anxiety and depression? Know the difference between the two from a doctor.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the busy life and increasing stress, mental health problems have become common. Often people consider ‘Anxiety’ and ‘Depression’ to be the same, but in the view of medical science, these two conditions are completely different. Experts say that if they are not identified at the right time, the problem can become serious. Let us understand from experts what is the fine line between these two and how their symptoms are different from each other. What is anxiety? (Fear and anxiety about the future) According to doctors, anxiety i.e. ‘worry’ is related to the fear of some untoward incident happening in the future. This is a condition in which a person constantly remains nervous thinking about the upcoming time. Symptoms: Fast heartbeat, restlessness, sweating, shortness of breath and insomnia. Condition: In this the person feels ‘hyper’ and keeps waiting for some danger all the time. What is depression? (Burden of the past and deep disappointment)Depression is a mental condition in which a person’s mind remains sad and he loses interest even in his favorite things. It is often associated with past events or long-standing depression. Symptoms: Feeling tired all the time, lack of energy, too much or too little sleep, loss of appetite, and feeling lonely. Condition: In this the person feels very ‘low’ and without energy. He feels that nothing can be cured now. Can these two happen together? Psychologists say that in many cases ‘co-morbidity’ is seen, that is, a person can have both anxiety and depression together. Long-term anxiety can later take the form of depression. For example, constant worrying about something (Anxiety) makes a person so tired that he eventually sinks into deep depression. When to consult a doctor? According to experts, if these symptoms persist for more than two weeks and start affecting your daily activities (Office, Home, Study), then do not ignore it. Mental health problems can be successfully treated through counselling, therapy and in some cases, medications. Important points to prevent: Physical activity: Regular exercise and yoga help in reducing mental stress. Adequate sleep: 7-8 hours of deep sleep daily keeps the mind calm. Talk: Share your feelings with family or friends, do not suppress it. Avoid caffeine: Excessive consumption of tea, coffee and alcohol can increase anxiety. Is.