When I think of anxiety or depression, I think of both of them like each other’s cousin. It is not uncommon for them to occur in conjunction with one another. The symptoms and treatment can be fairly similar. Also, both of them can worsen the other. There is no benefit to having both.
Fear, worry, uneasiness, or dread of the unknown are some symptoms of anxiety. Everyone experiences this to a degree but being diagnosed with a form of anxiety disorder is different. Anxiety before performing on stage or interviewing for a job is normal and can be healthy. However, if your anxiety prevents you from doing A, B, or C, then that is a much bigger issue.
Depression can be something that you can be more susceptible to if your ancestors experienced it although there is no actual gene. Sometimes being on certain medication can cause an imbalance in the brain resulting in depression. Also, health concerns can lead to this. The Coronavirus Pandemic is a good example of a health concern that led a lot of people down the path of depression.
The feelings or emotions that come with anxiety and depression can vary. For some, when they experience depression or anxiety it can cause them to be easily irritated, frustrated, or even angry. This can occur over very small matters in daily life. The other side of that is feelings of hopelessness, sadness or emptiness. Some people have experience insomnia or even over sleeping. It all depends on the individual, but there is help out there to cope with these symptoms.