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In my personal experience, what I thought was anxiety largely went away when I was treated for depression.

So I'm just gonna recommend what Scott has to say on that matter:

http://slatestarcodex.com/2014/06/16/things-that-sometimes-help-if-youre-depressed/

Thank you!

Based on the test Scott linked and my own subjective experience, it seems very unlikely that I am depressed. Which aspects of your treatment helped with what you thought was anxiety?