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Anxiety, chest discomfort, stiff neck, fatigue, feeling of emptiness, intrusive thoughts. Minor depression diagnosed. Advise?
human
I have been dealing with constant anxiety for almost 2 years now. First year, my anxiety level peaked and I was scared to do things like driving, meeting friends and even talking a walk outside home. Now i can do these with ease but i have constant chest discomfort and feeling of emptiness. I get intrusive thoughts that try to not live the life the fullest. I went to see a psychiatrist he said i have minor depression but definitelt should watch out for. What can be the reasons behind constant chest discomfort, stiff neck and fatigue?
gpt
hi there, that is true. In many cases anxiety and depression are combined. If your psychiatrist has been diagnosed you with minor depression, talk sessions can be helpful without taking medication. The reason for feeling fatigue and stiff neck that you mentioned could be sleep problem which could accompany depression as well. Talk therapy can improve that problem as well. Chest discomfort is a sign of your anxiety as you also mentioned. Practicing more about going to the social situations can definitely help. I wish you a good health.