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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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Nelle__09 I really need to quit my job due to my severe anxiety but people around me aren’t supportive of it
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I am 20 and I’ve been struggling with anxiety for as long as I can remember and it seems to stem around being around people in social situations. For context, around a year ago I quit my job after I was struggling immensely with my mental health and ... View more

I am 20 and I’ve been struggling with anxiety for as long as I can remember and it seems to stem around being around people in social situations. For context, around a year ago I quit my job after I was struggling immensely with my mental health and anxiety after a suicide attempt. It took me roughly 8 months to find a job, which was back in the hospitality industry, and after a short while of working there my mental health started to take a dive again. This time I was aware and I could see the signs, so I took steps to ensure I wasn’t going to end up suicidal again. I found a new job and things seemed to be looking up but after recently starting this job I’ve been having severe panic attacks before/during and after work, throwing up at work and being sent home, making myself physically sick with nerves, not sleeping properly and I’m always constantly on the verge of tears because I’m always reminding myself of work. It’s physically and mentally exhausting and I really want to quit but if I do I have absolutely no income what so ever. I am still living at home but my family is not supportive of me quitting, last year when I quit I was in slump and it took at toll on my family too who had to financially support me through all of it. I’m now currently drowning in bills and I know I need to work to be able to pay them but my anxiety is so bad that I can’t even push myself to be at work and I feel like burden to everyone, I honestly don’t know what to do at this point…..

Nigel Alastair Aspergers.
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HII am a man of senior years whohas suffered with aspergers syndrome for most of my life.It has had a big impact on my emotional and mental health with serious ongoing health issues.I am fortunate in other ways but still feel life has been a daily ch... View more

HII am a man of senior years whohas suffered with aspergers syndrome for most of my life.It has had a big impact on my emotional and mental health with serious ongoing health issues.I am fortunate in other ways but still feel life has been a daily challenge. People see me as someone positive and always in control that is far from the real me.

inferiore03 Whats wrong with me
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I always used to be scared of growing up alone and terrified of rejection but for a while things were good I managed to have a few relationships and hook ups even be some what confident but since I ended my last relationship I have completely forgott... View more

I always used to be scared of growing up alone and terrified of rejection but for a while things were good I managed to have a few relationships and hook ups even be some what confident but since I ended my last relationship I have completely forgotten how to talk to anyone and ive gone so long with out any form of human contact that even though i crave it, it also makes me uncomfortable. I guess part of me wishes i never did hook up or have a relationship because now I know what im missing out on Ive come to the conclusion that I will be alone forever and not because im not good enough for someone but just because I'll never be able to put my self out there to meet anyone and even give it the chance of happening. I just feel like as a 22 year old I should be having the best time of my life not scared to even look at someone or leave my room.

mandie121332 I am always upset
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I need to talk to someone about this thing that I am going through 

I need to talk to someone about this thing that I am going through 

Romy Anxiety and eating
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Hi all, I have anxiety which has been managed for years with medication. For the most part it is very well controlled, I haven’t had a big flare up for awhile until now. I had been talking to a guy I met online for a few months, we went on 2 dates, I... View more

Hi all, I have anxiety which has been managed for years with medication. For the most part it is very well controlled, I haven’t had a big flare up for awhile until now. I had been talking to a guy I met online for a few months, we went on 2 dates, I had a great time. He is really sweet and I was open with my nerves/anxiety and he was completely supportive. He however said from the start he just wanted casual and was not ready for a serious relationship right now. This suddenly sent thoughts running through my head and I freaked out as I just don’t think I can do the casual thing. I ended things because I don’t think I can see someone if there’s no chance we will ever be together. It ended amicably and openly, we said we might reconnect in the future and try again when we are both ready. Well now i am absolutely riddled with anxiety. I’ve realised how terrified I am of having my heartbroken like my first relationship. My thoughts run non stop, I cry every day and I’m struggling to eat. I feel stupid for ending things, I feel I should have just gone with the flow but I don’t know how to do that. I have an appointment with my psychologist on Monday which I’m looking forward to as we have much to discuss. Can anyone else relate to dating anxiety and does anyone have success stories? There’s nothing I want more than to get married and have children one day.

Merle Get out of your own head
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Hi I would just like to know how people get the worry thoughts off their mind. How do you stop thinking about things when everyone keeps telling you not to worry?? How do you think positive when everything feels so negative.

Hi I would just like to know how people get the worry thoughts off their mind. How do you stop thinking about things when everyone keeps telling you not to worry?? How do you think positive when everything feels so negative.

Sophie2001 Extremely overwhelmed with uni
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It’s nearly the end of uni and i’ve been having panic attacks nearly everyday. I dream about all the uni i haven’t done and when i try and do it I just break down as it is too hard. I’ve been trying to find tutors but I can’t. I work 6 full days a we... View more

It’s nearly the end of uni and i’ve been having panic attacks nearly everyday. I dream about all the uni i haven’t done and when i try and do it I just break down as it is too hard. I’ve been trying to find tutors but I can’t. I work 6 full days a week also so I have no time and everyone is pressuring me to keep it all together but all I want to do is leave! It’s too much and I just want to hide

tikalouise Health anxiety
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Health anxiety - is killing me before my health is. over the last 4 years I’ve been on a downward spiral of anxiety concerning my health. every scratch, tickle, cough, sneeze, bowl cramp is something. And it worsened rapidly after catching covid for ... View more

Health anxiety - is killing me before my health is. over the last 4 years I’ve been on a downward spiral of anxiety concerning my health. every scratch, tickle, cough, sneeze, bowl cramp is something. And it worsened rapidly after catching covid for the first time! I’m so frightened I only got one dose of the Covid vax because in my head it made me soo sick, maybe it did, I wouldn’t know? Cause my anxiety is so bad I can figure out what is real and what isn’t. I live in a constant struggle tallying up which friend is worth seeing cause if I get sick from them will i regret having seen them at all. I always regret it, I don’t want to but I just can’t help it. I’ve had a headache for a day and a bit now, convinced myself I’m gonna be bed bound for the next four days, I probably won’t but just the thought of it i don’t understand why!! but just cripples me. My favourite line to say in my head is “what if no one can save you” or “what if today was your last good day” I’m so tired I just want to rest, I want my mind to rest. Im done waking up every morning and the first thing I do is swallow to check if I have a sore throat. Im tired of this.

Rosm_ Over thinking
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I have been struggling with over thinking for a long time.im an event or something happens during the day at work I can't switch off and think about it for far to long.then I worry that I'm leaning on people to much and worry the will get sick of me ... View more

I have been struggling with over thinking for a long time.im an event or something happens during the day at work I can't switch off and think about it for far to long.then I worry that I'm leaning on people to much and worry the will get sick of me any advice

Orangeicy Narcissist??
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I had the mind blowing experience encountering a narc in a group of friends. Well so I think.Long story short, a group of 4 friends..new person joined our group because we had initially spoken about how sucky it is being on your own and we didn't wan... View more

I had the mind blowing experience encountering a narc in a group of friends. Well so I think.Long story short, a group of 4 friends..new person joined our group because we had initially spoken about how sucky it is being on your own and we didn't want to exclude people. Anyway, over the past 6 months this person has completely turned on me. It started slowly, but over these few months I can see the poison. She started not greeting me when she was alone and saw me. Only saying goodbye to everyone else. In a group of people would never look at me or talk to me, but be so "nice" to everyone else.Then she started inviting other group members out to events and stuff. Never me. She has my (now) former friends acting like little puppies around her. Overheard her saying "she needs to be taught a lesson" (meaning me).Thing is I don't know what I've done. Asked several of them and I am being ignored by everyone. I generally try to be respectful of others. Take an interest in other people. Listen when someone opens up and needs to vent.But this woman has me questioning everything I do! Sent my anxiety sky-rocketing because I couldn't figure out what I had done. I am starting to put it all behind me. But I keep coming back to the question of her behaviour. Was she gaslighting me...or just a nasty person?Input please as I'm trying to understand it all so I can move forward. Thank you!

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