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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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JacintaMarie A thanks
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hi I've been trying to be better & realized I work in a horrible environment. I try to be grateful for the money but the money isn't enough. I think its just an horrible place.There isn't anything you can do, its not bullying, not corruption or harra... View more

hi I've been trying to be better & realized I work in a horrible environment. I try to be grateful for the money but the money isn't enough. I think its just an horrible place.There isn't anything you can do, its not bullying, not corruption or harrassment - just horrid & egos. The lucky ones are the ones that get to leave, but it might be also horrid.Also, thank you for listening to my rants, you guys read alot & I've annoyed my family & friends, so you guys do good - so thank youI need to learn how to be in a horrible place, I can't even explain how's it horrible, it just is

Guest_22463139 Sue
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My boss started an intimate relationship with me at the start of this year. He kept telling me to give him time as he was dealing with the breakup of his relationship in December but gave me the impression that he needed time before being in a commit... View more

My boss started an intimate relationship with me at the start of this year. He kept telling me to give him time as he was dealing with the breakup of his relationship in December but gave me the impression that he needed time before being in a committed relationship and just wanted to take it slowly and see where this went. He kept me believing that it was moving in the right direction and was treating me like his girlfriend expect he wanted to keep the relationship between us for the time being until he was ready. He told me last week he needed space and we had to stop seeing each other for a little while until he dealt with his depression and until he was ready to be in a committed relationship. I found out two days later from someone else that he has started dating someone and people are finding out about his new relationship but he is still lying to me. I haven't told him I know but he has broken my heart. I believed him as I hadn't caught him in a lie before. I feel like I need to leave him and the job but I am terrified. I have been alone since my divorce and finally thought I had met someone I could make a future with.

Nihilist_Nick I hate talking to people
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And I don't even try to avoid it just to defend some part of myself: the mere act of talking itself is something I've lost all sense of enjoyment of. I already struggle in online spaces, but in person, I'm even worse off. I'm currently seeing a psych... View more

And I don't even try to avoid it just to defend some part of myself: the mere act of talking itself is something I've lost all sense of enjoyment of. I already struggle in online spaces, but in person, I'm even worse off. I'm currently seeing a psychologist who's insistent on me socialising despite how averse to it I am. Just going to those sessions is painful because of the talking that's involved.

Roses_191 I put myself out there for a leadership role... and got rejected. Ouch. 💔
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I put myself out there for a leadership role... and got rejected. Ouch. ​Hey everyone, ​Not gonna lie, I'm feeling pretty bummed today. I decided to be brave, face my nerves, and apply for a leadership role. I made it through the whole interview proc... View more

I put myself out there for a leadership role... and got rejected. Ouch. ​Hey everyone, ​Not gonna lie, I'm feeling pretty bummed today. I decided to be brave, face my nerves, and apply for a leadership role. I made it through the whole interview process, but I just found out I didn't get the part. ​The feedback? They said I have skills, but I don't have enough "leadership experience" yet. ​It seriously stings. But my mum reminded me of an important win: "Hey, at least you had the guts to actually try for it." ​When I stopped to think about it, she's right. It took a massive amount of courage just to put my name forward and sit in that interview. Even though I didn't get the title this time, I still proved to myself that I can step up and face my fears. ​I'm trying to tell myself this isn't a failure—it's just practice for the next big thing. ​Has anyone else missed out on something after working up the courage to try? How do you guys bounce back when rejection hits? Let me know below!

Shaunoh Health Anxiety and Constant Pounding Pulse
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For about 2.5 years now, I have experienced similar symptoms, hearing that I'm not the only one is reassuring. But I still worry. I have a constant pounding pulse, my heart rate always seems ok, but very strong. I can feel it all over my body, promin... View more

For about 2.5 years now, I have experienced similar symptoms, hearing that I'm not the only one is reassuring. But I still worry. I have a constant pounding pulse, my heart rate always seems ok, but very strong. I can feel it all over my body, prominently in my chest, stomach and neck. It rocks my body when sitting and standing and I can physically see my stomach and neck pulsing. This is also accompanied with regular back and chest pains/aches. I've always had back issues and often think this may be the cause, nerve pressure or something. I have had several tests, echocardiogram, stress test, ultrasound, holter monitor, EKG, blood tests, blood pressure etc, always coming back ok. I'm always told it's anxiety, but even when I'm not as anxious about it all, it's always there. I do definitely feel that I have developed bad health anxiety over the last 4-5 years though. I constantly fear Im going to have a heart attack or something and hate being a far distance from a hospital or home, even though I haven't yet panicked myself into going to ER nor needed to go to the hospital or anything that drastic. I do believe the doctors when I'm told the tests come back ok, but I can't help but think something is missed. I can't remember the last time I've felt relaxed. If I try mindfulness excersises, all it does is make me even more aware of my pulse which also effects breathing excersises. I find it particularly worse after eating or after standing up etc. I take medication daily and I've tried psychologists a few times, but when I mention these physical symptoms they look confused and I feel like I'm the only one who suffers from them by their reaction. It's effecting my every day life more and more as I avoid vigorous excersise and doing things I used to enjoy, particularly going away for holidays or camping, wakeboarding or just going to the gym. I worry that if I exacerbate the symptoms something will happen or I worry that if I'm away from home or work I won't have as easy access to medical services etc. I know deep down this all sounds silly, but no matter what I tell myself or try to do, it's always a problem. Thanks.

Carfree Panic attacks and anxiety
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Having terrible time at the moment with panic and anxiety. I inadvertently became dependent on medication and now am tapering off very slowly. Beside the withdrawal symptoms, i have my usual anxiety as well. Finding it hard and miss my old life.

Having terrible time at the moment with panic and anxiety. I inadvertently became dependent on medication and now am tapering off very slowly. Beside the withdrawal symptoms, i have my usual anxiety as well. Finding it hard and miss my old life.

Someone-who-sleeps Struggling and I don't know how to cope
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Hi,I'm struggling and I don't know what to do. Constant stress, anger, guilt, it's getting too much. I'm supposed to be seeing someone but can't due to work at the moment. I feel like I've been getting worse, I'm constantly regretting what I say and ... View more

Hi,I'm struggling and I don't know what to do. Constant stress, anger, guilt, it's getting too much. I'm supposed to be seeing someone but can't due to work at the moment. I feel like I've been getting worse, I'm constantly regretting what I say and I'm struggling with sleep. I really don't know what to do. I have a lot of trouble with talking about my problems and I don't do well in social situations. I've been especially struggling at work, I'll say something and really regret. I'm constantly stressing over being angry or saying something wrong. Sleeping hasn't been great, I'm forcing myself to stay awake until I can't keep my eyes open (I'm getting around 5-6 hours of sleep before work). I just don't know what to do.

Drfrutties21 Worried about having Peripheral Neuropathy
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For starters I’m 20M and have had severe anxiety for a long timeI have been on and off anxiety medication for the past two yearsI have had symptoms such as who body tingling which may go from my arms to my face than my ears than my legs for around 2 ... View more

For starters I’m 20M and have had severe anxiety for a long timeI have been on and off anxiety medication for the past two yearsI have had symptoms such as who body tingling which may go from my arms to my face than my ears than my legs for around 2 years on and off usually only when I’m stationary and have alot on my mind.Also have burning on the top of my feet and on my soles only when I wear shoes. I’ve been to the podiatrist and got new innersoles and it did nothing to stop the burning.Ive had blood work done and everything has come back normal.I’m very worried I have something like peripheral neuropathy, but I don’t have any underlying conditions that would cause that.Has anyone else had any symptoms similar to this. I’d love to hear how other peoples anxiety manifests symptoms in them.

jeffden Diagnosis of Pulmonary fibrosis
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Recently Diagnosed with Pulmonary fibrosis. I am struggling with Anxiety depression grief. My mother had same disease i know how it goes. I find myself focusing on end days. I really struggling be happ

Recently Diagnosed with Pulmonary fibrosis. I am struggling with Anxiety depression grief. My mother had same disease i know how it goes. I find myself focusing on end days. I really struggling be happ

Ktp1971 Extreme anxiety and medication
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This is what upsets me the most with my crippling anxiety is that medication even taking half a tablet works wonders for me and yet the doctors won't give that to us. They say that it is addictive and my response well this anxiety is crippling? Why d... View more

This is what upsets me the most with my crippling anxiety is that medication even taking half a tablet works wonders for me and yet the doctors won't give that to us. They say that it is addictive and my response well this anxiety is crippling? Why do we have to live with this illness when there are medications we could take but the doctors in this country say no you are not allowed. I would rather be addicted to medication then stuck in my house everyday with overwhelming and excruciating anxiety. This is a fact why can't I have half a tablet per day and wht makes it worse is the added fact that if I was rich I could go to a fancy psychiatrist and they would give me a box of medication for my four hundred dollars.

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