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BeyondBlue Hi! Check out this post if you're not sure how to start
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Hi there and welcome to the Anxiety section of the Forums First of all, thank you so much for joining us here. We think it’s amazing that you’ve taken this step to getting support and learning from this Community. You are very welcome here and we are... View more

Hi there and welcome to the Anxiety section of the Forums First of all, thank you so much for joining us here. We think it’s amazing that you’ve taken this step to getting support and learning from this Community. You are very welcome here and we are really interested in what you might want to add to these conversations. We get it, having anxiety makes it hard to share in a public place. Remember, this is anonymous and the Beyond Blue team are here to help if you need it This section is for people who are experiencing anxiety in some form in their lives. This might be in social settings, at work, or just in the day to day. You don’t need a diagnosis to post here. If it feels like the right spot for your post, go right ahead! We know that feeling anxious can make it hard to reach out so we want you to know that getting this far is amazing and a great start. A few tips for getting the most out of this section: Get involved when you can! Posting and replying is the heartbeat of this community and you DO have something worthwhile to share (when you’re ready ) Every experience is different. There is no competition here. We know how challenging anxiety can be and how it comes in all shapes and sizes. What you are experiencing will be respected and supported here. Trust yourself! You are the expert in your experience. This community works because people like you share what has worked for you. Thank you for getting involved and taking a look. We can’t wait to hear from you! Beyond Blue

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Guest_13799425 I cannot cope with my puppy.
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I have autism and live alone. I got a dog 4 months ago to train as an assistance dog. I have had a weekly trainer but just can’t cope with the dog. He has allergies and I rent a house in the middle of a large farm. I have already spent a fortune on h... View more

I have autism and live alone. I got a dog 4 months ago to train as an assistance dog. I have had a weekly trainer but just can’t cope with the dog. He has allergies and I rent a house in the middle of a large farm. I have already spent a fortune on him but that’s ok. He causes me constant anxiety as everyone we go for a walk I have to bath him and dry him etc. every time he gets his paws wet I have to dry them with a hair dryer. He is prone to fungal infections. He won’t let me dry his paws and it upsets me so much. I spend at least one day a week frozen with anxiety and grief that I am not enough for him. I have also not done any of the things I love such as gardening as I am constantly attending to his needs. Exercising, training, playing and he wants constant attention. I am so depressed over the whole thing.i want to give him back to the breeder but have intense guilt and shame. My mental health has suffered a lot since getting him. Should I give him back?

Billymac Feeling hopeless and depressed
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Very low esteem and making decisions is a my worst nightmare been on medication for over 15 years , stopped taking it 6 months ago . started feeling really bad about a month ago and getting worse, worrying has increased into sleeping as well . Anyone... View more

Very low esteem and making decisions is a my worst nightmare been on medication for over 15 years , stopped taking it 6 months ago . started feeling really bad about a month ago and getting worse, worrying has increased into sleeping as well . Anyone experiencing similar after stopping their meds ?

Guest_87249377 Overwhelmed anxiety
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I’m 8 weeks post relationship separation due to DV, two kids, 17 and 13. I’ve moved out and 13 year old staying with me until everything is sorted, 17 year finds it hard to find time for me, feel like she resents me. Moved into new rental home on wee... View more

I’m 8 weeks post relationship separation due to DV, two kids, 17 and 13. I’ve moved out and 13 year old staying with me until everything is sorted, 17 year finds it hard to find time for me, feel like she resents me. Moved into new rental home on weekend and have become so overwhelmed, anxious, sick, tired. I was starting to cope before the move but now all the emotions have come back, I got to work but the body is present and I’m not, struggling. Saw go yesterday, prescribed anxiety meds and to see psychologist next week. Took first tablet today but by 9:30 think I’d experienced a panic attack and had to leave. Got dizzy, list all sensation in my arms, hands went sweaty and chest tightened. Haven’t been able to sleep or relax. Feel sick every day, so made I’ve been unable to gook meals for my son or I. Feel like I’ve ruined their lives by leaving, so much mum guilt. I just want this feeling to be gone and over. No one in my family has gone through a separation so they don’t know how I feel. How do I get past this stage?

Bes Severe paranoia and anxiety
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Hi all, I'm quite new to this so forgive me if I'm not approaching it right but... I don't know what to do anymore. I have overly severe paranoia issues and its become that bad that its running my friendships and causing tension within my family.. I ... View more

Hi all, I'm quite new to this so forgive me if I'm not approaching it right but... I don't know what to do anymore. I have overly severe paranoia issues and its become that bad that its running my friendships and causing tension within my family.. I constantly believe negative thoughts with situations and can't seem to block them out. I find it hard to communicate with people face to face with my problems and have mild form of social anxiety. I want to join social groups around town but I'm too scared that people will judge me negatively so I just stay home and avoid people altogether.. I guess all I'd like to know is if anyone else is going through the same thing at the moment and how they're dealing with it? Would really appreciate some support.. Thank you. - Bes

Mamatus Anxiety Burnout and Depression Episode Going on 1 year Now
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Hi All, doing it tough. Run a creative business and have been high functioning all my life. Last year work started drying up and with mortgage pressure and business pressure I went into full fear mode and am now thoroughly burnt out. Not high functio... View more

Hi All, doing it tough. Run a creative business and have been high functioning all my life. Last year work started drying up and with mortgage pressure and business pressure I went into full fear mode and am now thoroughly burnt out. Not high functioning anymore although coping on the work front when I need to. Cant socialise, seeing a psychiatrist, had a tough time getting on an off various meds. The hardest thing is it just feels like it's never going to end. I keep reading/hearing things get better and you'll grow from all this but Im just feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

Dollie Expectations
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Hi angels. On the outside I look like this positive uplifting girl. Jokes and laughs with others, has money and encourages others. Yet I feel like I'm dying on the inside. Suffocated my expectations of beauty and grades and this perfect exterior. I c... View more

Hi angels. On the outside I look like this positive uplifting girl. Jokes and laughs with others, has money and encourages others. Yet I feel like I'm dying on the inside. Suffocated my expectations of beauty and grades and this perfect exterior. I constantly feel like everyone's life is more valuable and meaningful than mine. I feel alone even when I surrounded by friends and family. Their comments constantly feel hollow and fake, as if there is no meaning. I constantly feel these great expectations towards me. My mum expects a lot from me, I expect a lot from me. I constantly compare myself to others, and feel hopeless. I try my best, staying up until late nights studying, pushing my body past it's limits. I feel this pressure crushing me underneath, unable to do or say anything to make myself feel better. I'm only 12 but I've still never felt pure joy in anything, in happiness or my accomplishments. The weight of expectations feels like it's crushing me, nobody seems to understand me. And when they act like they do it sounds shallow, meaningless, like something to fill the empty space. As if it isn't meant to mean anything but just fill the awkward quietness. To act like they care when they don't. Recently the air has just felt different, louder, looser. Words are meaningless, life feels pointless. - Dollie

Hella Targeted and humiliated
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There is a certain type of confident extrovert that appear to go out of their way to make introverts uncomfortable. As if shining a torch on someone, as if pointing them out to force unwanted attention onto them.My most recent experience (as the intr... View more

There is a certain type of confident extrovert that appear to go out of their way to make introverts uncomfortable. As if shining a torch on someone, as if pointing them out to force unwanted attention onto them.My most recent experience (as the introvert) with this, is a situation that caused me anxiety.I am struggling to deal with a particular colleague. This character swans around his workplace like an absolute king. He is loud, highly social, fast, witty and very popular. His whole brand is to be edgy, to get a reaction, his 'teasing style' is dismissed as a bit of banter and hey, what a fun guy.For a long time, I found him to be just mildly annoying, in the way he made jokes at my expense, as he did this with many people.Recently, during one shift, I could sense that from the start of the shift this guy was really targeting me. He was staring right at me for so much time during group conversations when others spoke, totally sizing me up and ready to just take me down. He made negative comments in response to my every word and action. But framed so conveniently as just joking around - he has every comment carefully delivered to appear as a bit of fun banter. Nothing about race, religion or appearance - it was more of mocking my choice of words, my hesitation of words, the way I conduct myself.I take pride in my work, and I'm always open to feedback, but he loudly brought attention to my weaknesses during a work task. The moment felt like an eternity. I really wanted some sort of diversion. I was extremely uncomfortable. Like he just kept at me, turning his jokes and my reaction into some sort of theatre for everyone's entertainment. The laughter from my co-workers was something I just didn't need to hear. I felt humiliated publicly. Worthless. Defeated. I could sense that this guy really enjoyed this moment. His smug expression really gave me the feeling that he knew exactly what he was causing to happen, and that he knew that he wouldn't be questioned about it from anyone. He was able to shift attention away from himself so that all eyes were on me to revel in my discomfort.It really makes me feel down, not just about my own life , but down about the world. Why are there terrible people out there, why do they target the quiet and innocent people who are just trying to enjoy life? I've always aimed to be a good person and treat others with respect, so why am I the one stuck in this depressive hole, hating myself, taking a whole weekend to recover??

pommy1964 My son might be going to prison
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My son is in his early 30s never been in trouble with police never had fight . and struggled after him and his girlfriend split only dating 12 months they both carried on messaging she was saying wanting a break but still seeing him.His head all over... View more

My son is in his early 30s never been in trouble with police never had fight . and struggled after him and his girlfriend split only dating 12 months they both carried on messaging she was saying wanting a break but still seeing him.His head all over the place suffering with his mental health.He drove to her house to speak to her once there 5 people there including new boyfriend. Which ended in a fight other guy got a bust lip my son scraps n bumps lasted 30 secs.On returning to his car they followed he had some tools in his car got a tool waved it 4 times walked back to his car.So not great at all not taking from what he's done but now might be going to prison find out in a few weeks.On scale of crime I'd say lower end and people get off doing far worse.Prior to this he dated girl for 12 years and helped bring up her nephew since birth and supported her he's always been kind n caring guy.But struggled with this he knew once this happened he needed help and went out saw a drvand seeing psychologist. Mentally not only for him mine is suffering also my heart is broken for him as had everything .Yes I feel sorry for his ex also .

Richard01 When the floor disappears
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Hi, I have been very low for the past 2 weeks and normally I lift after a few days but this time it feels like the floor has disappeared from under me.The anxiety, panic, overwhelming fear , the paranoia and dread, everything will fail and come to a ... View more

Hi, I have been very low for the past 2 weeks and normally I lift after a few days but this time it feels like the floor has disappeared from under me.The anxiety, panic, overwhelming fear , the paranoia and dread, everything will fail and come to a catastrophic end . And to think prior to this I was confident and enjoying life being the man who is on top of everything .I run a small business and its going well, I manage clients, i look after my elderly parents, etc etc if there’s an issue Im motivated to resolve it. Looking back I was oblivious to what lay ahead.Since I was young I had highs and lows , medicated then stopped and managed with excesses . This time is different and I actually reached out for helpKeep talking, messaging, communicating how you feel and we will find a way round this mess.

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