I just started taking Seroquel 300mg for anxiety and depression. However, I am wondering if an anticonvulsant (like Lyrica or Lamictal) might be more effective at treating the panic attacks and anger outbursts. Overall, which type of medicine do you think is better? I am well aware of the various side effects each type of medicine has. Thanks for your help!

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My personal journey through anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.

Considerable research and clinical studies have been undertaken to find a correlation between the disorders of panic and disorders of depression. Most patients of panic disorders suffer from depression too. Studies have documented that out of the patients suffering from panic disorders, 85% also suffer from depression. Researchers are trying to find the physical reason as a result of which these two mental disorders are often found to affect the patients concurrently. The studies focus on the genetic characteristics and how they affect the production of the chemical in the brain which keeps emotional balance in humans. This chemical is called serotonin and scientists are determined to find out whether heredity plays an important part in the serotonin production and thereby in the tendency to develop depression and anxiety in the human mind.

Depression displays a wide range – from mild level of depression to severe one. Depression takes away the enjoyment from life and hence is debilitating. Depression symptoms are displayed by lack of enthusiasm, excessive crying and lack of appetite. Panic disorders leading to panic attacks occur due to the physical, emotional and mental factors. One common factor between depression and panic disorders is the serotonin production in the brain which induces the tendency of both depression and panic disorders attacks.

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I think I’m mainly looking for an online support group, or community or something. I’m already going to counseling, and am taking my Paxil and Xanax as prescribed, but I’m still having a lot of problems facing my fears and what not. Well, I hope this made sense, thanks for any and all advice.

could it be that a long-term social phobia lead to depression?

Most recommended treatment for depression, psychodynamic theory or cognitive behavioral therapy and why?