Depression and Anxiety Often Occur at the Same Time
People suffering from depression often experience anxiety
as well. In fact, as many as 90% of people who've been diagnosed with
depression also have symptoms of anxiety.1 Similarly, it
is common for people diagnosed with generalized anxiety
disorder (GAD) to also get a diagnosis of depression. If anxiety
symptoms appear along with depression, it doesn't necessarily mean
you have GAD. Be sure to tell your doctor about all of your symptoms
so you will get the right diagnosis.
The symptoms of depression and anxiety often overlap. And you may
suffer from one, the other, or both. In fact, the more severe your
symptoms are, the more likely it is that you will also be suffering
from one or more additional disorders.2
Depression and Anxiety are Serious Illnesses that Should be
Discussed with Your Healthcare Professional
Whether you suffer from depression, anxiety, or both, it
is important to seek the care of a healthcare professional. Depression
and anxiety are serious illnesses that require medical intervention.
If you suffer from either of these disorders, you are not alone. According
to the National Institute of Mental Health, each year approximately
19 million Americans suffer from depression and the same number suffer
from an anxiety disorder.3,4 About 4 million suffer from
GAD specifically. Men and women of all ages are affected. The good
news is that depression and GAD are both treatable.
Lexapro Offers Convenient Treatment of Both Disorders
If you suffer from both depression and GAD, you should ask
your doctor about Lexapro. For most people,
one 10-mg tablet a day of Lexapro controls the symptoms of either
of these disorders. With a simple dosing schedule of only one tablet
daily, Lexapro makes it easy for you to take your medicine on schedule
and keep your symptoms under control.
If you are already taking other medicines, your healthcare professional
may be hesitant to change you to a new one for a variety of reasons.
But you can still ask whether or not Lexapro may be a good option
for you.
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