https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-anxiety/m-p/488704#M40227 <P>Hi Badam,</P> <P>Welcome to the forums. </P> <P>Anxiety is awful, but it is hard to imagine what its like until you experience it for yourself. </P> <P>I'm glad that you have found some medication that works for you. Have you considered also seeing a psychologist? Therapy can help change the way you see yourself and how you cope with anxiety. </P> <P>You can get reduced cost sessions if you have a medicare card. Just see your doctor and ask to complete a mental health plan. You might need to book a longer session as it can take a while to complete. </P> <P>Kind thoughts,</P> <P>Jess</P> Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:43:53 GMT jess334 2019-07-29T10:43:53Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-anxiety/m-p/488703#M40226 One of my friends used to have panic attacks and we used to think she was weak and not trying her 100% to control the mind.<BR /> After two years, now it is my turn to share the same pain and now I can imagine what was going on with her.<BR /> I work in a corporate environment and I am pretty good with my work. I am a hard-working, always up to date and a very fast learner. I remember when I started this job, I used to discuss things with colleagues and I have always received good feedback from others. I don't know when things started to change. Now, I want to avoid meetings and always stay quiet if I have to attend any of them. Whenever it is my turn to speak my heart starts beating faster and my whole body gets drenched with sweat and I am not able to speak normally.<BR /> This has affected my personal life as well. If I saw someone in the shopping mall, I would try to avoid making eye contact pretending I do not see them.<BR /> Recently, I have started taking an anxiety and stress medicine which is available without a prescription and that is giving me a sense of confidence.<BR /> I think the root cause of my problem is my background and childhood. I am from a non-English speaking background and sometimes I fear that I will make mistakes. Also, I have been a kind of introvert since my childhood.<BR /> My relationship with my partner is also at the lowest point. She gets upset with small things and stops talking for weeks. When I try to initiate any conversation, she ignores until she needs my help with something.<BR /> I think everyone is making fun of me and I believe they all pity on me.<BR /> <BR /> All I want is to take back control of my life and my mind. acI am looking for suggestions form everyone and also from anyone who has faced a similar situation like me. Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:10:23 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-anxiety/m-p/488703#M40226 badams 2019-07-28T12:10:23Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-anxiety/m-p/488704#M40227 <P>Hi Badam,</P> <P>Welcome to the forums. </P> <P>Anxiety is awful, but it is hard to imagine what its like until you experience it for yourself. </P> <P>I'm glad that you have found some medication that works for you. Have you considered also seeing a psychologist? Therapy can help change the way you see yourself and how you cope with anxiety. </P> <P>You can get reduced cost sessions if you have a medicare card. Just see your doctor and ask to complete a mental health plan. You might need to book a longer session as it can take a while to complete. </P> <P>Kind thoughts,</P> <P>Jess</P> Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:43:53 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-anxiety/m-p/488704#M40227 jess334 2019-07-29T10:43:53Z