Anxiety and Depression.

As far as anxiety and depression are concerned, they are completely different from each other but are often seen in conjunction with one another.
Although feeling depressed is common when exposed to trying situations, if a situation creates prolonged anxiety and depression, there may be a significant disorder building up.
With clinical depression, anxiety may present itself as a symptom. It is also possible that anxiety could trigger depression. This is seen among individuals experiencing separation anxiety, panic attacks, and everyday anxiety.

The connection between Arthritis, Depression, and Anxiety.

Researches have indicated that individuals who experience the most painful arthritic conditions also experience depression and anxiety. The main causes involve the following:

• Arthritic pain can cause depression and anxiety. When pain occurs daily it can cause you to feel mentally and physically stressed. When you are stressed out, the chemicals in the brain can be altered. These chemicals and hormones are referred to as norepinephrine, cortisol, and serotonin. If these become unbalanced, then the onset of depression may occur.

• Arthritic pain can increase if a person is experiencing depression and anxiety. When a person experiences depression they are unable to handle the pain they are going through.

Taking Care of Your Emotional Wellbeing

In order to properly take care of your emotional wellbeing, there are a few things that can be done.

• Maintain your daily activity level. Some activities that you can take part in include taking walks, hiking, cooking, or reading your favorite book or magazine. The possibilities are plentiful.

• Keep in touch with friends and family members. You can even go as far as staying in touch with certain community services. These resources will help point you in the right direction.

• When you remain active it does not mean you need to hit your local gym. The point is to stay in motion comfortably. When you remain active, your symptoms will subside and allow you to enjoy your life better.