Does this make sense to you? Can low self esteem cause anxiety attacks for people with depression?

[Anonymous]

Hi, I ran into an ex. After I ended it she would have panic attacks and harass me with msgs. She would tell me she thought I only wanted her for sex because she was worthless. This went on for a while and I ignored her because I couldn't handle it. She came up to me, over a year later, and apologized. She said she battled depression for years and that left her with a low self esteem. She couldn't get better because she had inflammation in her head. She said she fought hard and I was the first person she pushed away because of her depression. She asked for me to give her a chance without her depression. Does her story make sense? She says she just wants to be friends, and doesn't want her depression to ruin what could have been a great friendship.

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Should I accept her apology?

[Foxxtrot]

Inflammation causes headaches and migraines. Everything else adds up. Depression leads to low self esteem which leads to social anxiety which leads to panick attacks which leads to depression... It's a vicious cycle.

[Asker]

She compared her inflammation to a concussion. Her neurologist told her it could cause depression and mood swings.

[bubble_tea]

Well, depression can cause you to want to push others away so you can be alone. Plus it makes you believe you're worthless too, I think, hence why she thought you were there for the sex only.

[Anonymous]

That makes sense. I say if you still care about her then give her a chance. I mean I was in that position where my emotions got in the way and eventually led me to ruin a relationship with a girl who I truly love.

[muspelhem_5]

I've read this story before. Seems okay convincing.

[Klaatu51]

sure it does... is she on medication or nah?

[Asker]

Yes, she said her self esteem went down because she couldn't beat her depression. She found out she had inflammation in her head that was causing the depression. She is now on anti inflammatory medication and antidepressants. She went for a lot of tests to rule out other issues. She admits her behaviour was wrong and has been medicated for months now. Even goes to a neurologist

[Klaatu51]

Then this is good i believe...