Anxiety - social, gad, financial stress just idk lols

[windywillow]

Heyy, I'm new here. Thank you for having me. Honestly, everyone is so brave sharing. Anxiety is the worst sometimes. Extremely debilitating. I have been dealing with GAD and Social Anxiety for a very long time. I try to reframe it as a visiting friend.. Sometimes helpful, other times awful as hell.

I just wanted to get off my chest that today has been a very up and down day 😞 I've been a walking panic attack, but I'm calming down slowly. I hope everyone's day has been kind to them. 

I've been dealing with ongoing financial stress and hardship. It really erodes at your sense of safety in the world, but i'm chipping away at it day by day. Talking about it is so hard as it brings up a lot of shame.

Not sure what I need... probably the vent is enough, but I just hope everyone is well, I'm sorry about anything you're going through and you are strong (Even when you're falling apart)

[Sophie_M]

Hi there, Thank you for sharing so honestly. It takes courage to open up about anxiety and financial stress, especially when those things can feel so heavy and isolating. What you’ve written will likely resonate with a lot of people here.

It sounds like today’s been a tough one, with your anxiety really taking over at points, but I can hear that you’re finding ways to bring yourself back down and take it one step at a time. That’s such an important skill, even if it doesn’t always feel like progress. You’re right, financial hardship can really shake your sense of safety and stability, and it’s understandable that it’s affecting you emotionally. It’s good that you’re acknowledging it and giving yourself permission to talk about it here without judgement. You don’t have to face it alone. If you ever need to talk things through with someone, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or via webchat at beyondblue.org.au. They can listen and help you explore practical options for support.

Thank you for joining the forums and for reminding others of their strength too. We’re really glad you’re here.

Take care
Sophie M

[windywillow]

Thank you ❤️