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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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Songwriter-2023 Feeling anxious all the time
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I am feeling so anxious all the time. I have had anxiety since I was around 12 years old. I am terrified of losing loved ones, terrified of not accomplishing goals in life and just scared of being alone, and I'm also terrified of driving. I am turnin... View more

I am feeling so anxious all the time. I have had anxiety since I was around 12 years old. I am terrified of losing loved ones, terrified of not accomplishing goals in life and just scared of being alone, and I'm also terrified of driving. I am turning 25 in couple of months and I haven't even got my L's. Not many people understand why, I'd love to tell them but I just can't.

Guest_05554629 I am a mess.
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I am a mess.I am a stay at home with a teenager and a ten year old and due to my family struggling saving money I decided that this would be the year that I returned to office work.I have worked as a cleaner ever since I left to become a stay at home... View more

I am a mess.I am a stay at home with a teenager and a ten year old and due to my family struggling saving money I decided that this would be the year that I returned to office work.I have worked as a cleaner ever since I left to become a stay at home mum and it is great as I am all by myself. I have also worked at three other places casually but never stuck with them as I always found a reason to leave.I found a great job with a great boss and was offered a role, I rearranged my entire life, kids extra curricular activities, everything to accommodate this and ever since I said yes I have been having constant panic attacks.Like full on crying panic attacks.I came to realise that I am not emotionally ready to be away from my kids even though they don't need me anymore.So in the middle of my attack I sent an email off and said I no longer could take the position.I feel much better now, but I am wracked with guilt as my poor partner is left, once again working to support his kids and flake of a wife. I guess I am not looking for anyone to say anything. I just needed to get this all out. My mum thinks I need to see a doctor and get some help.The thing is I am actually ok 90% of the time. Just the idea of full time work where I cannot drop off and pick up my kids brings me to panic. Maybe I do need professional help.

Rascally Am I paranoid or very aware?
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I feel someone is contributing to a lot of trouble in my circumstances. (I have a very poor health) this person works at a hospital & once boasted she could access any file. Her motive seems to be an obsession with my sister, with whom I was very clo... View more

I feel someone is contributing to a lot of trouble in my circumstances. (I have a very poor health) this person works at a hospital & once boasted she could access any file. Her motive seems to be an obsession with my sister, with whom I was very close to. She has stolen from me & given those things to my sister. Once she worked at at a law firm. I received a letter, demanding I give my sister money. I took it to that same law firm & they had no knowledge of it. This woman once told me she wished she had my family instead of her own. There have been many lies & manipulation for the last 20 years. My siblings do not interact with me at all. Even after I tried many times to meet with them, this person was always there & humiliated in front of my siblings. Do to my continual health issues, I feel she is interfering somehow. Things don't make sense. I really don't know what to do anymore. My family were a very close unit, we did everything together. "Character assassination" comes to mind, yet if so how do I deal with that?. I now live in total isolation, Acquaintances have approached me on a few occasions discussing how much trouble she caused in their lives. At times I'm fearful, a car was parked when I put my bin out. The young man was on the phone & said " yeah, here lights came on, she's here" I really do wish it was paranoia, but my gut instinct tells me otherwise. I have no proof & am a nervous wreck. If I do see her, she gets no reaction from me... none... what hurts are my siblings, celebrating birthdays, Xmas all getting together. Close relatives have passed & no one told me.. I don't get it. I was always there for them, we laughed & played all the way into our 30s. This is devastating me & because of the thievery, lies & betrayal, I can't move on.. I have no one

clackerz Lost, anxious and overwhelmed
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I can't beat this. Don't know where to turn. Don't know how or where to start.I'm diagnosed with Depression (~15 years). I was diagnosed with ADHD (~5 years). I'm on several meds but they don't seem to do anything anymore. My ADHD meds and scripts ha... View more

I can't beat this. Don't know where to turn. Don't know how or where to start.I'm diagnosed with Depression (~15 years). I was diagnosed with ADHD (~5 years). I'm on several meds but they don't seem to do anything anymore. My ADHD meds and scripts have about run out whilst I continue to wait to receive an appointment see my psychiartrist to get an updated letter to my GP.I'm constantly overwhelmed.....like almost every waking minute. This causes anxiety levels to skyrocket. Nothing I do seems to aleviate it. The small snippets where I do feel 'OK' - the dread returns immediately. It's like my mind doesn't know how (or want?) to be normal and is in a constant state of overwhelming thoughts. It's taken over my life. I'm constantly tired and worn out. I have no energy. I'd prefer to be locked in solitary confinement. I don't go anywhere much and have basically ceased all activities. I have been getting worse over the last few years. I've tried seeing a few psycologists but I never open up (don't know how or where to start) and just go through the motions basically telling them I'm OK.

idrkwiarn School Anxiety
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hi i dont rlly know where else to go anymore so here i am. I dont want to get checked for anxiety, but from everything ive read im certain i have it. At school i have panic attacks and it sucks. it like anxiety is keeping me from doing most things. i... View more

hi i dont rlly know where else to go anymore so here i am. I dont want to get checked for anxiety, but from everything ive read im certain i have it. At school i have panic attacks and it sucks. it like anxiety is keeping me from doing most things. im 3 months clean and dont want to start again. but i cant not anymore its too much. everything keeps on piling onto me and the stress and pressure to do well is killing me. Im in the most toxic friend group and i dont know how to leave cos then i will be alone and in highschool thats basically being no existent and maybe thats what i should be. does anyone have any tips on how to deal with this cos i dont know how long im going to stay clean for after this.

Eurovision_Fan Undiagnosed Anxiety
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Hi. This discussion is for anyone who either can't or doesn't want to get diagnosed for anxiety, but is pretty sure they have it.

Hi. This discussion is for anyone who either can't or doesn't want to get diagnosed for anxiety, but is pretty sure they have it.

Rach28 Extremely overwhelmed and under pressure - wanting to be left in peace
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hi everyone im currently on centrelink job seeker payment and unfortunately one of the requirements of receiving this welfare payment means i attend fortnightly job provider appointments. In the past few months ive transferred to up to 5 different on... View more

hi everyone im currently on centrelink job seeker payment and unfortunately one of the requirements of receiving this welfare payment means i attend fortnightly job provider appointments. In the past few months ive transferred to up to 5 different ones. My most recent one was supportive on the first appointment but the proceeding two appointments he was putting alot of stress and pressure on me. Asking me personal questions that made me shut down completely and triggered my anxiety to the point I wanted to punch a wall and cry. It was really bad! What do i do!? In August 2024 i got a job and quit on the second day. I was given "constructive" feedback which I interpreted as negative and its massively affected my self-confidence and self-esteem. Its also increased my anxiety x100. So now im fearful of attempting to look for another job. Sadly another factor is I'm struggling with massive social anxiety. I don't know how to function very well when it comes to dealing with people or communicating my needs. I generally get very anxious, and if triggered I shut down and go into "reflex" mode where I am defensive. For many reasons including PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and personal circumstances. I dont know what to do. I dont think I am an employable person and I feel I am a failure. I'm constantly surrounded by negative people who never support me in the way I really need. They never once ask me - are you okay. Or how can we help you!? I'm always being told - FIND A JOB. FIND A JOB. And I'm burnt out and exhausted. I'm tired of looking for jobs, this recent bad employment has impacted me in ways I cannot discuss. I dont know what to do.

Guest_04699229 Mum of 3 and a husband
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I am constantly living in a state of worry, am I meeting everybody's needs in my household? I feel like I'm being lumped with everything yet told that I'm doing the bare minimum. I organise any and all family engagement, I shop and cook every week, I... View more

I am constantly living in a state of worry, am I meeting everybody's needs in my household? I feel like I'm being lumped with everything yet told that I'm doing the bare minimum. I organise any and all family engagement, I shop and cook every week, I work full time, I navigate play dates, I clean a house, I tidy a yard, I try to fill everyone's cup everyday but it never feels like enough, tolds it not enough. When I get down, I'm told, ask for help, but when I ask for help it's answered begrudgingly. Stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Rach28 stressed out by centrelink
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hi everyone. thanks for reading this post it means alot. so.. im writing this post because currently on a exemption to not have to seek work/ study as im currently on centrelink jobseeker payment. ive been on this payment for the past 5+ years honest... View more

hi everyone. thanks for reading this post it means alot. so.. im writing this post because currently on a exemption to not have to seek work/ study as im currently on centrelink jobseeker payment. ive been on this payment for the past 5+ years honestly. i checked my MyGov profile account like i normally do to report/check for updates etc. Next week i have a super random phone appointment with a services australia office to 'help me'. they suggested that i could volunteer at a local disability employment services office. that sounds awful and i am not doing that! i just dont understand why they are bothering me during my exemption due to anxiety/depression. i just want to be left in peace to seek support from my psychologists and figure out what im going to do next in my time. Is anyone else struggling with centrelink not leaving you alone when your struggling with your mental health. right now my depression is quite high and my anxiety is severe. if you read my other posts you'll understand the circumstances that have caused this decline. i just want to scream right now. i feel like everything is out of my control and i just want a moment to breathe. i want a moment to figure out what i want without others telling me what to do. i'm sick of these appointments, phone calls, reporting. i'm sick of it and just want peace and quiet. is anyone else struggling with centrelink long term being unemployed. id love to hear from you so that i dont feel so alone right now in this awful feeling. thanks for reading x

Ash_music ALWAYS HERE
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No matter how low you are feeling you have friends and family and people who can help you do much that love you. You are all amazing and smart and strong. And you CAN tell people that your not actually ok. Make them listen. They will want what's best... View more

No matter how low you are feeling you have friends and family and people who can help you do much that love you. You are all amazing and smart and strong. And you CAN tell people that your not actually ok. Make them listen. They will want what's best for you. So whatever your going through, and whatever challenges your facing, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. WE ARE ALWAYS HERE.