I believe, as well, that depression can be a sign of long-standing anxiety. I once heard that depression was anger turned inward. I would also venture to say that depression is anxiety turned inward. I am dealing with anxiety and depression and think that my depression came about as a result of anxiety.

Depression is like a state of inactivity as a compensory mechanism after a period of extreme cognitive activity which characterizes my anxiety. Racing thoughts overtax the body and result in its shutdown (depression)?

I haven't started any meds, but feel like that is going to happen. I wouldn't take meds without doing therapy b/c meds, at least to me, feel like a mask to whatever underlying issues that are causing the anxiety and depression. I want to be able to feel less anxious without medication...if that possible.