We are independent & ad-supported. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.
Advertiser Disclosure
Our website is an independent, advertising-supported platform. We provide our content free of charge to our readers, and to keep it that way, we rely on revenue generated through advertisements and affiliate partnerships. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Learn more.
How We Make Money
We sustain our operations through affiliate commissions and advertising. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. We also display advertisements on our website, which help generate revenue to support our work and keep our content free for readers. Our editorial team operates independently of our advertising and affiliate partnerships to ensure that our content remains unbiased and focused on providing you with the best information and recommendations based on thorough research and honest evaluations. To remain transparent, we’ve provided a list of our current affiliate partners here.
Mental

Our Promise to you

Founded in 2002, our company has been a trusted resource for readers seeking informative and engaging content. Our dedication to quality remains unwavering—and will never change. We follow a strict editorial policy, ensuring that our content is authored by highly qualified professionals and edited by subject matter experts. This guarantees that everything we publish is objective, accurate, and trustworthy.

Over the years, we've refined our approach to cover a wide range of topics, providing readers with reliable and practical advice to enhance their knowledge and skills. That's why millions of readers turn to us each year. Join us in celebrating the joy of learning, guided by standards you can trust.

What is the Connection Between Depression and Panic Attacks?

Diane Goettel
By
Updated: Mar 03, 2024
Views: 6,096
Share

Depression and anxiety disorders such as panic attacks are often linked in a number of ways. First, it is not uncommon for people who suffer from panic attacks to also suffer from depression and vice verse. Also, it is common for therapies and medications that target one of the disorders to also work for the other. For example, the drug Lexapro® is commonly used to treat both depression and general anxiety disorder (GAD). A person does not necessarily have to experience both depression and general anxiety disorder, however, in order to be prescribed this medication.

In some cases, one of the two conditions can lead to the other. For example, a person suffering from debilitating panic attacks may begin to suffer from depression. Feeling anxious to the point of panicking during events that wouldn't cause many other people to bat an eyelash can cause sufferers to feel isolated and incapable of leading happy lives. There are also situations in which sufferers of depression can begin to experience panic attacks. As such, by the time people seek help, they sometimes need assistance overcoming both depression and panic attacks.

Although this is a very unfortunate situation, there is a glimmer of hope in the fact that many therapies that treat one of the issues will also treat the other. Behavioral therapy, for example, can be used to treat both depression and panic attacks. This sort of therapy can be conducted with a psychiatrist, psychologist, and properly trained social workers. Depression and panic attacks are so common these days that there are some mental health practitioners who specialize in helping people with exactly these issues.

There are a number of texts on the market, intended for the general readership, which discuss the link between depression and panic attacks. These texts also often include information on general anxiety disorder in the constellation of connected disorders. These texts both describe the connections between depression and panic attacks and offer information about how to overcome the disorders. There are also a number of online resources for people who are suffering from depression and panic attacks as well as people who are trying to support a friend or family member who is trying to overcome depression and panic attacks. These sources often include web boards where people can swap information and offer support as well as a list of services and recommended books that might be of use.

Share
The Health Board is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information. We carefully select reputable sources and employ a rigorous fact-checking process to maintain the highest standards. To learn more about our commitment to accuracy, read our editorial process.
Diane Goettel
By Diane Goettel
"Diane Goettel has a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MA in English from Brooklyn College. Diane lives in Mount Vernon, New York with her husband, Noah. They are the proud parents of a Doberman Pinscher named Spoon. Specialties: book editing, book marketing, book publishing, freelance writing, magazine publishing, magazine writing, copywriting,"
Discussion Comments
Diane Goettel
Diane Goettel
"Diane Goettel has a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MA in English from Brooklyn College. Diane lives in Mount...
Learn more
Share
https://www.thehealthboard.com/what-is-the-connection-between-depression-and-panic-attacks.htm
Copy this link
The Health Board, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.

The Health Board, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.