Do you feel that nothing you do is worthwhile, that everything you do is painful, and that you despair of life?

Hello, question asker,

If you can, give yourself a hug to comfort this sad and desperate heart!

I'm not sure how old you are. Are you a male or female friend?

How long have you been dealing with anxiety and depression?

Are you dealing with any physical issues?

It's clear you've been dealing with pain for a while now.

The symptoms have really taken a toll on you, haven't they?

Have you ever thought to yourself:

Why didn't you reach out to your family and friends when you were going through the most difficult time?

Because you were at your most vulnerable at the time.

You really need to get some support!

In any case, you've taken the first step by coming to this platform for help. That shows a lot of wisdom and courage on your part.

Also, have your symptoms been looked at and diagnosed by a professional organization?

Have you thought about the possibility that psychological counseling could be a good option for you?

You initially considered medication, and then counseling.

Something else to keep in mind is:

If your anxiety and depression come back, you might have a tendency towards manic symptoms.

If that's the case, you might want to think about trying drug treatment first.

Then there's counseling.

What can we do to resolve this?

First, you might want to think about getting a full diagnosis from a reputable psychiatric facility. This can help you understand the biological causes of your symptoms and what medications you should take.

Second, once you've got your emotions under control and they're basically stable,

You might also want to think about systematic psychological counseling.

I'm not sure which approach your previous counselor used.

As a general rule, the most suitable approaches for patients with anxiety disorders and depression are psychoanalysis, cognitive behavior therapy, and humanistic psychology.

If you want to see results faster, it's best to combine the techniques.

For instance, you could try a course of cognitive behavioral therapy, around ten sessions.

Then, you can add in some medium- to long-term psychoanalytic techniques.

It's also important to remember that physical exercise and movement are key.

This can be tough in the early stages, but if you can get through it,

I think that with the right support, you can do it.

Exercise is the best way to improve blood circulation and hormone levels.

It'll help you treat your symptoms better.

One last thing:

You've got to have confidence. Medication and psychological treatment are important, but what's really needed is your active cooperation and perseverance. Believing you can overcome the disease is the best way to get better.

I wish you a speedy recovery!

I'm counselor Yao, and I'll be here for you as long as you need me!