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Chris_B Forums etiquette: give support to receive support
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Hi everyone, particularly any new members who may be reading. From time to time, we get contacted by members who are unhappy that they haven’t received a lot of replies to their posts. Our community champions work very hard to make sure that all newb... View more

Hi everyone, particularly any new members who may be reading. From time to time, we get contacted by members who are unhappy that they haven’t received a lot of replies to their posts. Our community champions work very hard to make sure that all newbies are welcomed when they first post, and we understand that it’s a big step to post for the first time on a forum like this, especially if you aren’t feeling great. It’s important to remember, though, that these forums are a community of real people, just like you, not a one-on-one support environment like going to see your psychologist. To get the best out of being here, one of the best tips we can offer is give support to receive support. Being a good community member means: participating in different threads (not just your own), replying to people who have taken the time to reply to you (even if it’s just to say thank you), and... posting words of emotional support and encouragement when you see others who are hurting and reaching out. You don’t have to feel obliged to solve the problems of others: that’s not what we’re here for. But you can offer empathy and what you’ve learned from your own life experiences, even if it’s just a line or two, eg. “I don't know what to say, but I want to give you my support and tell you I care about what is happening to you and hope life will get better soon.” Try to develop an interest in the journeys of others here on the forums. You may be surprised at how good being an active, caring member here can make you feel. For those of you who have had good experiences giving support here on the forums, please post in this thread here and let us know how it has helped you on your journey.

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Guest_76505214 my anxiety and panick attacks
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lately i have been feeling really stressed, i only recently became a teenager and it seems that everything has fallen apart since. i thought i had a girlfriend then when i told how stressy I have been she told me that she has been through this kind o... View more

lately i have been feeling really stressed, i only recently became a teenager and it seems that everything has fallen apart since. i thought i had a girlfriend then when i told how stressy I have been she told me that she has been through this kind of stage in her life and that it can get dark. we have long distance issues as she lives 4 hours away and she cares very deeply about me but she treats me like im some mental patient, she constantly tells me that I need more people in my life. I told her i only needed her but she said that talking to a professional could be good for me. I've been having a lot of trouble with my sexuality and I feel like people are judging me all the time for being me. I had a massive arguement with my "girlfriend' and she replied with the simple 'whatever' over text. I felt useless, hopeless and defeated. I proceeded to have no sleep that night and had a 30 minute panick attack on my own. This girl was my friend before we started going out and I feel like I've ruined any hope of being friends with her at all. Worst thing is I feel like nothing will cheer me up. I feel alone.

Guest_57782726 Anxiety or Depression?
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Greetings to everyone reading me. I am here to find out if anyone sometimes feel the way i feel, I sometimes feel like i am depressed, other times it is anxiety, then the mixed feelings of the two. So my question is, How do you manage the mixed situa... View more

Greetings to everyone reading me. I am here to find out if anyone sometimes feel the way i feel, I sometimes feel like i am depressed, other times it is anxiety, then the mixed feelings of the two. So my question is, How do you manage the mixed situation? I will be waiting for comments.

Bee40 Overrwhlemed
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Hi all . Today I feel overwhelmed and upset . My finance is overwhelming me as a single mum . My jobs been making feel stressed as I work in childcare n a child atm is kicking trying to bite n swear at me n other staff. Cause of this my pateience is ... View more

Hi all . Today I feel overwhelmed and upset . My finance is overwhelming me as a single mum . My jobs been making feel stressed as I work in childcare n a child atm is kicking trying to bite n swear at me n other staff. Cause of this my pateience is wearing think at work and at home with my kids . I’m trying to call Centrelink but just call them I feel I will be yelled at for telling of late change of address and be fined n then I will be back to feeling like a weak mum unorganized

meeeeeeee emetophobia chat
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hey i have emetophobia and i really need people who understand! please reach out if you have this phobiai have it severely about watching other people but also a bit myself no one respects it with me and i need help to be a bit more clear about my bo... View more

hey i have emetophobia and i really need people who understand! please reach out if you have this phobiai have it severely about watching other people but also a bit myself no one respects it with me and i need help to be a bit more clear about my boundaries and if anyone has tips about how to calm down with this phobia please help thank you!

Olliepop My brother gives me anxitey!
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My brother, middle child, is very pushy and narcissistic.He always thinks he is right, he always is so judgmental on people, hes rude, he doesn't listen, when we all reach our breaking points, then he pipes down a little bit.I blame my mother, for ne... View more

My brother, middle child, is very pushy and narcissistic.He always thinks he is right, he always is so judgmental on people, hes rude, he doesn't listen, when we all reach our breaking points, then he pipes down a little bit.I blame my mother, for never allowing my father to punish him and learn discipline at a young age like my older brother did. She forever covers for him, till this day.I find the more i avoid him, and a situation he is in the better. We do work together, which isnt easy, but avoiding him throughout the day i have learn how to manage.I have realized, anything that changes in my life, he over involves himself and sometimes i cant help but feel i have to start defending myself when he starts commenting, or asking too many questions.Recently, my husband left his job, which he was very unhappy in.My husband continues to provide, in his own ways, i just don't inform everyone on what he does, which to me is perfectly fine, and its none of anyones business. Were happy. We both have an income. There is nothing to talk about.My husband purchased me a brand new car, and recently sold my current. My husband is a thinker, if the new car is coming soon, why wait to sell the current when we can manage together getting to and from places, have the funds ready to lay into the new car when its time.My brother starts commenting, why sell the car before the new one?.. how can you both get around blah blah blah. If we manage, its none of your business. My husband has told my brother he left the previous job, but my brother still asks me acting dumb, and when i get on the defense explaining why things were done, he doesnt reply and ignores me.. in which i stated, you shouldn't judge situations when you dont know first hand how people feel. he snaps back with im not judging but that happens in all workplaces, it happens here, i even do it. For him to hear himself, i dont respond. and then i think he realized what he was saying then goes on pretending he hasn't made me react, so now IM the one who is upset and hes moved on acting all cool. I find the more i try to voice my opinion to make my brother back off, the worse it gets, but its also not okay NOT voicing my opinion too. My brother is easily jealous of situations, who has the better house, who has the better car, and when people move in silence, and he doesnt know whats going on, i believe he doesnt like that.Some advice on how to handle him please!Annoyed sister.

Annoymous12 Anxiety
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Hi,I suffer from social anxiety and being in different social settings. I am trying to get feedback and a better understanding of anxiety, and how it affects people differently if anyone is willing to share their personal struggle with anxiety, how l... View more

Hi,I suffer from social anxiety and being in different social settings. I am trying to get feedback and a better understanding of anxiety, and how it affects people differently if anyone is willing to share their personal struggle with anxiety, how long you have suffered, what coping mechanisms you use to help your anxiety and what it is like for you everyday living with anxiety.Thankyou.

Sam1 Health anxiety
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glandular fever I hope everyone here are well. I’m writing to discuss something that has been on my mind regarding my health and well-being. About five years ago, I was diagnosed with glandular fever but never have any symptoms Recently, I’ve come ac... View more

glandular fever I hope everyone here are well. I’m writing to discuss something that has been on my mind regarding my health and well-being. About five years ago, I was diagnosed with glandular fever but never have any symptoms Recently, I’ve come across some information suggesting that reinfection i like this can potentially lead to long-term effects or difficulties later in life. I have been through google and some reliable website as they mentioned ebv the virus that cause mono can lead so many dangerous conditions.Since reading this, I’ve found myself feeling increasingly anxious about how my experience with glandular fever might be affecting me now. I’d appreciate your guidance on whether there are any lingering impacts I should be aware of or things I can do to manage this concern. If there are any recommended steps, screenings, or referrals that could ease my anxiety, I’d be grateful for your advice.

anna630 My mum moved away and my depression is getting worse
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My mum moved away earlier this year for a job and because she met someone there. for the most part i’m happy for her but my depression has been getting worse as of a result of her moving. i just turn 20 and im living alone with my 15 year old brother... View more

My mum moved away earlier this year for a job and because she met someone there. for the most part i’m happy for her but my depression has been getting worse as of a result of her moving. i just turn 20 and im living alone with my 15 year old brother as she’s gone for 2 or maybe more years. I have seen people say call every day or plan visits to see her but she has told me she didn’t want me to call her every day and she’s in a place that isn’t that easy to visit whenever (she’s regional) and i also have work. i’m not sure what to do anymore my depression is getting worse. i’m constantly upset and it has resulted in a few self harm incidents. i feel like im losing myself. she was my best friend and it’s hard to lose someone who was always there for you and then isn’t anymore and it hurts because i know she doesn’t feel the same way and me getting worse has only made our relationship suffer. i have been told to see a doctor but im scared ill be medicated and my mum has told me the side effect do make your symptoms of depression and anxiety worse for a while and i don’t trust myself to not do something stupid if my depression gets worse and i have no one at home. i have been trying to work on myself taking walks, listening to self help videos but i only get upset back where i started after a while.

FeveredDream Dealing with wounded inner child
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Hello. I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I struggle with anxiety and depression and I feel like it is rooted to a wounded inner child. It has even caused me to not be able to face people. Ive tried talking to therapists, counsellor... View more

Hello. I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I struggle with anxiety and depression and I feel like it is rooted to a wounded inner child. It has even caused me to not be able to face people. Ive tried talking to therapists, counsellors and even psychiatrists but it pretty much feels like they all just want me to take meds and suck it up. Ive been doing that and while I do feel better, the problem is still there waiting for some poor unfortunate soul to trigger me which will cause me to lash out and subsequently chide myself for the rest of the year because of that one incident. How do you guys deal with it? I feel so alone. Mary

Sophief25 Paranoia and anxiety
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I've always been alone and bullied I been talk to walk away from bad situations but the people seem to follow they hurt me and used me and now I feel too paranoid to leave my home just the other day I went to the beach and so a group of kids and star... View more

I've always been alone and bullied I been talk to walk away from bad situations but the people seem to follow they hurt me and used me and now I feel too paranoid to leave my home just the other day I went to the beach and so a group of kids and starting crying just because I felt unsafe I feel like I'm a danger to myself and legit cannot leave my house without having someone to go with