Do you believe in depression and anxiety disorders?

Depression and anxiety are very real and are even associated with some medical conditions like Parkinson's Disease, MS, Lupus and polymyalgia rheumatic (similar to rheumatoid arthritis). Any condition where there movements are painful. Hormones can affect emotions and nervousness. People with autism can also experience high levels of anxiety. It's inherent in their diagnoses. PTSD is also very real. Have you ever given first aid and CPR and have someone die on you? Have you been in any other situation that caused you trauma (for example, a house fire). The way your brain is wired could also have an impact on whether or not you tend to get depressed or anxious. Now coping is another thing. Medication can help you cope. Yoga and meditation can also work. Cognitive behavioural therapy to help you alter your thought processes. Self-help books..... journaling, NLP (neurolinguistic programming). Bottom line.....it's not whether or not you experience it, but how you cope so you can get the best quality of life possible.