Posted by floatingbridge on June 12, 2011, at 19:21:59
In reply to Can prolonged depression cause SAD/panic D/O?, posted by zonked on June 12, 2011, at 10:57:12
zonked,
Such excellent questions. I think SAD, social phobia, and panic disorders can existence on their own. I still don't understand the SP.
However, just about everyone would agree that the above left unchecked can and arguably will lead to depression.
All those tentative statements aside, yes, depression unchecked will lead to a myriad complications on every level.
Right now you've posted that you are being undertreated due to red tape AND you have major life stressors. That can very very likely invoke panic responses in anyone.
Regarding the SA, my hunch is that it will abate once your depression is adequately treated. And, I feel and hope, the panic will too.
Right now the gap between what you know you can do and where you are at is large and largely out of your control. Plus a loved one of yours is ill. Who wouldn't panic? So many factors are out of your hands.
I expect you to respond most excellently to Nardil. Put that statement in the library shelved and cross referenced to depressive and maladaptive.
Reread as often as necessary.
You'll be better soon.
Hang in there! We and I are pulling for you.
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c-ptsd & attendant health concerns
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