I'm both, but neither are due to my being a non-believer. I was diagnosed with ADD in the 2nd grade (and I still have it) and I also have dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) and I have anxiety as well.

I still suffer from depression. It's not as bad as it used to be 2 years ago. I'm still sad I'm alone. I found out yesterday, my aunt's stage 4 Melanoma cancer has now spread throughout her head. It's rapidly spreading. I think the radiation isn't helping. Soon it will reach her brain. My mom died of cancer too. (My aunt's sister) My aunt is the only family member in CO that cares about me. My uncle might move to AZ if she dies. I'm depressed. I won't move to AZ.

I think faith has a tendancy to make people feel guilty and sinful - that's one of its main aims.

If you are prone to such feelings, religion won't help you.

Nope, I struggled with depression/anxiety while I was a believer, and as an enlightened non believer I still struggle with depression/anxiety from time to time. When I was a believer I was also angry with god that I had to struggle. I was told there was a lesson "god" wanted me to learn through my struggle. FTS. As a non believer I know it is brain chemistry and situational, and eventually it will pass.

i've always kind of been agnostic/atheist so i guess nothing has really changed

Atleast not depressed n anxious due to a religion

I was definitely more anxious when I believed. Today, at the age of 80, I am neither anxious or depressed.

As a Spiritualist, I'm definitely more balanced than when I was a Christian operating within the confine of rules and appearances... LOL

My life, like anyone else, has its ups and downs. The downs, even the lowest ones, could not be described as depression and have always been of rather short duration. My ups have never been enough to be considered manic, and those too are fleeting. I'm just a boring example of our species.

I had depression and anger issues as a Christian and still have them now as an atheist. The difference being I don't have to deal with the stress of being pressured to be active in church anymore on top of all my other responsibilities.

I can also say now I have allot more true friends that help get me through it regardless of my beliefs in God.

All in all I'd say becoming atheist did help reduce my stress level however the issues I have to deal with as someone who suffers from depression and anger are still there. I'm just not around so many triggers.

I think everything depends on the individual...

I was flying high until November of last year.

Interesting question. I have always been a non believer so can't relate personally. But as a mental health nurse who often see the effects of grief and loss I t seems plausible losing your faith could cause depression and anxiety especially if the person doesn't feel they have gained something meaningful by adopting a non believer position. Many might feel freed and joyful for the change in life view... just a few thoughts

About the same, I'd say. I wish atheism had been a magic pill for me, but depression and anxiety will always be my stalwart companions.