Living With Both Anxiety and Depression? You’re Not Alone.

Anxiety and depression are difficult enough on their own but when they show up together, they can feel unbearable. If you find yourself caught between constant overthinking, inner tension, low energy, and emotional numbness, you may be experiencing what doctors call comorbid anxiety and depression, also known as anxious depression.

You’re not alone. In fact, nearly 50% of people with depression also experience clinical anxiety, and vice versa. Unfortunately, standard treatments often only target one side of the issue; leaving you stuck in a cycle.

But here’s the good news: Jaslok Hospital offers a scientifically proven, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy – Deep TMS that targets the root of both conditions at the same time.

Anxious depression is when symptoms of anxiety and depression appear together. It’s more than just “feeling low” or “being stressed.” It’s a dual disruption of the brain’s emotional and cognitive systems, making daily life feel overwhelming.

Common Symptoms of Anxious Depression:

• Excessive worry, racing thoughts, and rumination
• Physical symptoms like muscle tension, fatigue, and heart palpitations
• Low motivation, loss of interest, and social withdrawal
• Feeling emotionally numb yet constantly restless
• Trouble concentrating or making decisions
• Sleep disturbances like insomnia or oversleeping

This condition affects millions worldwide and often does not respond well to traditional single-focus treatment.

Medications

• SSRIs / SNRIs: Often prescribed for both anxiety and depression, these regulate serotonin and norepinephrine.
• Benzodiazepines / Buspirone: Used short-term to reduce acute anxiety symptoms.

While medications can help, many patients experience:

• Delayed relief (typically 4–8 weeks)
• Side effects like fatigue, weight gain, emotional blunting
• Medication tolerance or dependency over time
• Incomplete symptom relief, especially if both anxiety and depression are active.

Psychotherapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps reframe distorted thinking patterns
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): Often used when anxiety fuels avoidance
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Useful when relationships and communication contribute to emotional distress

These are effective tools but may fall short in neurologically rooted, treatment-resistant cases.

Deep TMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy approved by the U.S. FDA and CE-certified in Europe. Unlike surface-level TMS, it reaches deeper brain regions like the medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex both critical in regulating mood, emotional reactivity, anxiety, and focus.

It works by modulating neural circuits involved in:

• Negative thinking loops
• Emotional overactivation
• Reward processing
• Rumination and obsessive thinking

Why It Works for Anxious Depression:

• Targets both anxiety and depression at once
• Doesn’t rely on chemicals or sedatives
• Safe, painless, and drug-free
• Sessions are just 20 minutes, outpatient-based
• No hospital stay or downtime needed
• Shown to reduce symptoms even in treatment-resistant patients

Patients often report:

• Fewer intrusive thoughts and “mental spirals”
• Reduced emotional blunting
• More energy and better concentration
• Improved sleep and emotional control

Here’s what to expect:

• Initial Consultation With Our Specialists

We evaluate your symptoms, history, and goals to create a tailored plan.

• Brain-Based Assessment

Our team evaluates the neurological and psychological aspects of your addiction.

• Personalized Treatment Planning

Sessions are customized around your schedule and lifestyle.

• dTMS Therapy Sessions

Quick, non-invasive 20-minute sessions with no downtime.

• Rest & Recovery Support

After each session, you’ll relax for 10 minutes and leave feeling refreshed.

Book your consultation at Jaslok Hospital’s Restorative & Regenerative Medicine Department today.

Let’s target the root of your anxiety and depression and start rewiring for relief.