What's the difference between anxiety and depression?

[Tarifa]

As far as I can see - and with the help of some search engines - I'd say depression causes feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Anxiety on the other hand would cause feelings of nervousness, worry or dread.

What does it mean to you? Have you ever been depressed? Do you know someone who is? What does it mean from a practical point of view and, more importantly, how do you get out of it?

[MemeSupreme]

depression: empty, can't even get out of bed, eating taking efforts, i hate waking up, life seems pointless. it literally narrows your pov on everything and it's a bitch to fight

anxiety: fear, stress, dread, headaches, panic/anxiety attacks, hypervigilent, paranoia, anger, overthinking, and literally feels like you're drowning.

either way you in your head too much

[Mwolf]

Anxiety is feeling unsettled on edge where as depression more feels glum not interested in doing things feeling more lazy (sometimes includes loss of appetite and in extreme cases feelings of 🔪☠️)

[lightbulb27]

Anxiety is dwelling on the future in a state of negative energy (worry, fear) and the other is being stuck in the negative past. Both are issues of perspective with lies binding the mind.

neither is focused on right now.

[molonski2]

Depression = incredible ongoing sadness affecting the ability to function on a daily basis.

Anxiety = Nervousness to an incredible degree , a feeling that is incredibly severe.

[Sonorous]

Anxiety is what one feels when they hope. Depression is what one feels when all hope is lost.

[In_Trance]

The commonality is both terms are overused

[Jmmmfi4]

IN MY EXPERIENCE...

DEPRESSION MORE FEELING HOPELESS

ANXIETY JUST WORRYING CONSTANTLY

[jahaims]

Use a dictionary