Anxious depression is a complex and often misunderstood condition that involves the overlapping symptoms of anxiety and major depressive disorder. It affects how you think, feel, and function, making daily life a significant challenge. Understanding the causes of anxious depression is a key step toward addressing your symptoms with effective, science-backed solutions.
At Chrysalis Psychiatry, we create a warm, judgment-free environment and take your concerns seriously. We take the time to evaluate every part of your experience—emotional, psychological, and physical—so you can start a path toward meaningful improvement. Schedule an appointment with our team to explore your options, including NeuroStar TMS therapy, and start reclaiming your mental wellness.
How your brain processes stress, mood, and fear can often help explain the origins of depression with comorbid anxiety. Imbalances in neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine can affect how your brain communicates, which in turn impacts both mood and anxiety levels. Genetics also play a role. If someone in your family has experienced major depressive disorder, anxiety, or both, your chances of developing anxious depression may increase. People with this condition often exhibit structural and functional differences in brain regions such as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.
Our team will consider these biological factors when creating your personalized treatment plan. Whether your path includes medication, therapy, or NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, we make sure the approach fits your unique brain and body.
The emotional patterns and psychological experiences you carry can significantly contribute to the source of anxious depression. If you often experience negative thinking, chronic worry, or low self-worth, these internal stressors can make your symptoms worse. Past trauma, childhood adversity, or ongoing emotional neglect may also leave deep impressions that affect how you handle stress or disappointment.
At Chrysalis Psychiatry, we believe that your experiences matter, and you deserve a space where they are heard and understood. Our thorough evaluations help uncover the psychological roots of your symptoms, and the introduction of TMS therapy can help address your condition within the neural pathways of the brain itself.
Your daily habits and social environment can also play a large role in triggering depression with comorbid anxiety—more than you might expect. For example, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to both physical and mental fatigue, intensifying your symptoms. Additionally, stressful life events such as financial instability, isolation, or work-related pressures can make it even harder to manage. These social and behavioral elements do not cause anxious depression alone, but they do play a role in how severe and persistent your symptoms become.
We address these external factors with a full-body, whole-person approach at Chrysalis Psychiatry. You receive a comprehensive treatment plan that can include NeuroStar TMS, and guidance on nutrition or lifestyle changes. We support you in learning how your everyday environment impacts your mental health and how you can change it for the better.
You do not have to manage your mental health on your own. Understanding the causes of anxious depression is the first step toward building a life where you feel more balanced, grounded, and hopeful. At Chrysalis Psychiatry in Albuquerque, we work with you to create a treatment plan that works.
Our team takes pride in providing a high-level, concierge-style experience that treats you with respect and compassion. Schedule your appointment today for NeuroStar TMS therapy and let us help you move forward with care that treats every part of you.
