Anxiety:
Anxiety is the feeling of fear, worry, and uneasiness, usually generalized and unfocused as an overreaction to a situation that is only subjective seen as menacing. Anxiety is not the fear, which is a response to real or the perceived immediate threat but anxiety is the expectation of future threat.
Depression:
Depression is a state of low state of mood and disinterest to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being. People with depressed mood can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, and irritable or the restless.
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| Basis | Anxiety | Depression |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. | Feelings of severe despondency and dejection |
| Synonyms | Nervousness, suffering, concern, uneasiness and disquiet | Dole, lowness, desolation, vapors |
| Antonyms | Advantage, confidence, contentment, security and belief | Hopefulness, blessing, gladness, cheer and comfort |
| Word origin | It was originated in Early 16th century: from French anxiété or Latin anxietas, from anxius. | Itwas originated from Late Middle English: from Latin depressio(n-), from deprimere ‘press down’ . |
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| Characterized | Anxiety disorder is characterized by the emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms that create an unpleasant feeling that is typically described as uneasiness, fear, or worry. | Depression is characterized by low energy and mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. |
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