ANXIOUS DEPRESSION
Finding Relief from the Overlap of Anxiety and Depression
Feeling anxious from time to time is a normal part of life—but when anxiety combines with depression, it can become overwhelming. This condition, often called anxious depression, can make daily life feel exhausting and unpredictable. Common symptoms include:
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Persistent worry or fear
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Restlessness or irritability
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Trouble sleeping
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Low mood or hopelessness
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Difficulty concentrating or completing tasks
If you’ve tried therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes and still feel stuck, you’re not alone—and there are new options available.
Understanding Anxious Depression
Anxious depression is unique because it involves two conditions working together, intensifying each other’s symptoms. Anxiety can make depression harder to treat, and depression can make anxiety feel even heavier. That’s why treatment often requires a more specialized approach—one that addresses both mood and anxiety regulation at the same time.
TMS Therapy for Anxious Depression
One innovative option we offer is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
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Non-invasive and FDA-cleared
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Uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain areas linked to mood and anxiety
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No anesthesia, no systemic medication, and minimal side effects
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Most patients can return to normal activities immediately after treatment
By rebalancing brain activity, TMS can help reduce both the restlessness of anxiety and the heaviness of depression—allowing you to feel more present, focused, and at ease.
Other Advanced Treatment Options
While TMS is often highly effective, every patient’s needs are different. That’s why we also offer:
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General Psychiatry – Comprehensive evaluations and medication management for ongoing mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
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Ketamine Infusion Therapy – A rapid-acting option for severe depression symptoms, which may help lift mood and reduce emotional distress within hours or days.
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Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) – For individuals whose anxiety or depression is connected to substance use, MAT can address both challenges at the same time.
A Care Plan Designed for You
Your treatment shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. At Richmond Brain & Behavior, we create personalized plans that may combine TMS with other therapies to target both the emotional and physical symptoms of anxious depression. Our goal is to help you regain balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of well-being.
You don’t have to live caught between the constant push and pull of anxiety and depression. Effective, science-backed treatments are available—and we’ll walk with you through every step.