Irrational feelings

[Bathtub]

I've seen quite a few posts about depression and anxiety here so i know im not the only one here who experiences irrational feelings.
I know what it is to know you're feelings are irrational yet you have no choice but to feel it.
In my case chronic depression although i assume its the same for phobias and anxiety.
In the back of your head you know there is nothing wrong but the rest of your brain is controlling your body.
Your heart rate, breathing and your muscles possessed making you feel something you have no reason to feel.
People who haven't experienced these things don't understand how we let such simple things effect us so much, I have a friend who has really bad arachnophobia. I've heard so many times people questioning how he can be afraid of them because hes a big guy who fears little else.
They dont understand that these irrational feelings are the most powerful feelings, the feelings you know dont make sence but you still cant control them; I know that when the irrational depression hits It can make me dwell on my life with pessimistic views that makes the depression spiral and can seem impossible to escape from.

I don't know if this is how it is for you guys but its how it is for me, thanks for reading and please reply; i'd like to here from others with similar experiences.

[Ike]

Thank you for commenting Bathtub...As a former Mental Health Nurse and one who has fought depression, I would be the first to agree that the problem of depression is growing in the states as I am certain it is such all over the world.

[hasaral]

I agree with you Bathtub. It does not matter you are how big or small. Depression and anxiety can affect anyone.

Present life style is very sophisticated. We are fighting to fulfill endless list of needs with limited amount of resources. Depression and anxiety is the fruit of modern economy and life style.

Anxiety and depression are increasing in many developed and developing countries. A latest survey reveals that 26.4 percent of people of USA have anxiety or depression.

[True Existentialism]

I had this exact same problem, and i completely empathize with

"Your heart rate, breathing and your muscles possessed making you feel something you have no reason to feel."

this happened to me so badly i convinced my self i had a heart problem, ended up having a panic attack ( best way i can describe it). end up going to the hospital at ten at night while on holiday and having the doctor examine me only to confirm what i really knew deep down there was nothing wrong with me i just had really bad anxiety, this all started because i had insomnia, i was actually scared of going to sleep because i was afraid i wouldn't be able to and i would try to concentrate so hard on falling asleep it would just make it worse and of course i wouldn't be able to sleep and i would end up concentrating on my heart and convincing my self i was having palpitations, i often didn't sleep for a few days, and would literally have to wait until my body was to fatigued to keep me awake any more

but this was when i finished college and didn't have a job, since i have got a job and have something to focus on i am much better, but the feelings in the back of your mind do often rise to the surface but i have become allot better at dealing with them now.