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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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kingpin anxiety
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i have suffered from anxiety for years mind always spinning , triggers waiting in queues , standing still talking to other people , sitting on toilet ... sitting , driving both ok tried 2x psychologists in last 12 months a little help but no cure rea... View more

i have suffered from anxiety for years mind always spinning , triggers waiting in queues , standing still talking to other people , sitting on toilet ... sitting , driving both ok tried 2x psychologists in last 12 months a little help but no cure read numerous books recommended but to no avail would like to find a small group in my area where people can meet once in a while and maybe assist each other , this is really taking its toll on me

Guest_88739460 I'm about to quit my 10 -ish -ith join four years...
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and I don't know why.I went from making 6 figures pre covid to working during covid, burnt out very badly, quit in a wave of utter panicked terrible decision making (I thought it was logical and ok at the time) reset, reboot, get back in the field, g... View more

and I don't know why.I went from making 6 figures pre covid to working during covid, burnt out very badly, quit in a wave of utter panicked terrible decision making (I thought it was logical and ok at the time) reset, reboot, get back in the field, get another job... not as much but this was the plan. Bam, I leave because "the boss asked too many questions". I got fired from two more jobs for being weird, sending weird emails, suspecting weird things. I know the job, I did it for a long time pre covid. I cannot take any interaction without thinking its against me, even the 'possibility' and anticipation of someones interaction with me being negative creates the most insane brain breaking flight response I have taken to driving down the highway erratically making loud money guttural hoots of utter anguish..... The worst part though, is when my wife finds out I left ANOTHER job, and my only reaction can possibly be flee in shrieking terror and fantasize about going bush in a daze for 12 hours, snap back to reality, go back and look at her face when she sees if ill actually return this time, have a talk and go on with our lives knowing we will be back here in 8 months, or 2 weeks etc etc....

Gobble Any idea?
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I need a little help. On a generalised anxiety test perscribed by my docter i ticked almost every box but one does that mean i have generalised anxiety or not? idk. I definitly think i do as i have often panic attacks and worry about literally everyt... View more

I need a little help. On a generalised anxiety test perscribed by my docter i ticked almost every box but one does that mean i have generalised anxiety or not? idk. I definitly think i do as i have often panic attacks and worry about literally everything but i just want to confirm.

LucreziaBorgia Similar issues?
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Hey everyone, For context, I am a Uni student who relies on her parents financially. Almost 2 years ago my parents brought a house and thus we have a mortgage. My father works in a sector that is very competitive nowadays and hasn’t been able to get ... View more

Hey everyone, For context, I am a Uni student who relies on her parents financially. Almost 2 years ago my parents brought a house and thus we have a mortgage. My father works in a sector that is very competitive nowadays and hasn’t been able to get work since September. Obviously this is affecting both my parents mental health due to stress. my issue is that I am also struggling significantly. I have always had anxiety and depression but since August last year I have not articulated this to anyone. in August my little sister had a bad self harm episode which really affected me but since my parents where focusing on her I didn’t tell them so they wouldn’t need to worry. Now with my dad unemployed I am doing the same thing they think I’m fine but I’m not. i am also the de facto therapist letting my parents both talk about their worries with me but I really just want someone to comfort me and tell me I will be ok. I am exhausted taking on everyone else’s mental load. due to the dynamics of my family I simply can’t reveal how much I am struggling so I was wondering what people would suggest I do/ has anyone been in this situation I can’t afford a therapist at the moment so that’s off the cards. I love my studies at uni and am heavily involved in campus life and my worst fear is I will need to start working and study online as my parents won’t be able to support me anymore, this would destroy me as Uni is my relief from all this and is a fear that keeps running through my head.

Guest_32535411 Introduction
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Hi everyone I wanted to introduce myself. I have lived with anxiety for a really long time and I have been going really well until today and it has hit me with a vengeance surrounding going back to work after a week off. I have the flight mode kick i... View more

Hi everyone I wanted to introduce myself. I have lived with anxiety for a really long time and I have been going really well until today and it has hit me with a vengeance surrounding going back to work after a week off. I have the flight mode kick in where I just want to quit and hide but the realisation that I can’t do that makes me feel worse. I have never been on a forum before and am looking forward to connecting.

Guest_08123851 Any Lupus Patients Not Taken Seriously in the ED?
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Greetings All, I was diagnosed with Lupus in November 2024 after having symptoms since 2018. I took trips to the ER by ambulance usually once a quarter when I would have 'flare ups' but was always discharged to my GP with "ya look fit" and "it's anxi... View more

Greetings All, I was diagnosed with Lupus in November 2024 after having symptoms since 2018. I took trips to the ER by ambulance usually once a quarter when I would have 'flare ups' but was always discharged to my GP with "ya look fit" and "it's anxiety". I visited every '__ologist' you can think of before an endocrinologist caught some ana and anca's on a blood test. Now 7 years on my symptoms come and go. Sometimes once a month, sometimes twice. I have been to the ED twice in 2 weeks, because my heart rate goes up and down like crazy, and when I stand up my blood pressure goes thru the roof. I hit bp 164/127 in the ED yesterday when standing, but my ECG was ok, so they just discharged me (after performing all test in the ED waiting room. I even had an IV and blood test from the waiting room despite arriving by ambulance. The nurse did postural blood pressure test from the waiting room chairs. It felt off going to the hospital by ambulance, only to be treated in the waiting room. My main ? Does anyone else with Lupus feel like the hospital could care less? I was so happy and relieved when I finally figured out what was wrong, but now it's like I'm back at the start again. Any responses would be appreciated. J

Angle Anxiety
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Hi my names angel I have alot of anxiety and the reason I'm bringing this up because it has affected my life mentally and physically I have asked for help I have talked to teachers in my school we have a well being and j have a well being pass but mo... View more

Hi my names angel I have alot of anxiety and the reason I'm bringing this up because it has affected my life mentally and physically I have asked for help I have talked to teachers in my school we have a well being and j have a well being pass but most of my teachers tell me to stay in the classroom what do I do

Adsy24 Anxiety and OCD thoughts about past
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Hi all and sorry in advance for my absolute novel!I’ve been diagnosed and battled Anxiety and OCD/Intrusive thoughts for almost 20 years now. I’ve always been quite an anxious person, but the true battles begun after years of drinking heavily at soci... View more

Hi all and sorry in advance for my absolute novel!I’ve been diagnosed and battled Anxiety and OCD/Intrusive thoughts for almost 20 years now. I’ve always been quite an anxious person, but the true battles begun after years of drinking heavily at social events and on weekends. This is how it all started, I would drink excessively, then have intrusive thoughts of doing something wrong while intoxicated. These were my triggers and it took me years to realise that alcohol and myself don’t mix. I no longer drink or smoke and I’ve never taken illicit substances. I would have an episode, battle my mind for weeks/months while going to my psychologist and taking my medication. Calm would follow for years, but then I would have an episode after missing medication or having a couple of drinks (at my own detriment) and I would have to go through the whole anxiety and dread fueled process again. This time has felt different though, one single thought of a past event from 4 years ago has sent me into a spiral that has ripped my soul apart. It took 4 weeks to gain some relief, but then a few more intrusive thoughts have sunk their claws in when I felt I was on the mend. Has anyone had this before? Has anyone felt relief only to have it stripped away so quickly? I’m just really struggling with it all, so any advice or support would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Adsy

Not_Batman Maybe its Adult adhd?
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So i’ve come to the realisation that i could have undiagnosed adult adhd.Why? well, i have been struggling with attention at work for a long time, was quite the hyperactive kid, i have over a dozen projects at home that i get 80% complete then give u... View more

So i’ve come to the realisation that i could have undiagnosed adult adhd.Why? well, i have been struggling with attention at work for a long time, was quite the hyperactive kid, i have over a dozen projects at home that i get 80% complete then give up, my office is a cluttered mess, my shed is even worse. Racing thoughts most of the day, anxiety, depression. Loads of hobbies that get started, and never finished. After being told by family that i’m chaotic and most likely have adhd, i started taking steps to help correct it. I went to a doctor to get a referral, but the doctor didn't take me seriously and said i just lack discipline…i have questioned the credibility of the doctor, because of comments on another subject, but i digress. Its going to be a costly process. What advice can anyone give to someone starting the journey?i don't want this to be another thing on the list of unfinished things. thanks Not_Batman

PCC Social Work Role Play assistance
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Hello, I am currently studying Master of Social Work. I am in my first semester and I have a role play assessment in the following week. I am very scared and anxious because it is a very nerve wracking experience. I will have to participate in the ro... View more

Hello, I am currently studying Master of Social Work. I am in my first semester and I have a role play assessment in the following week. I am very scared and anxious because it is a very nerve wracking experience. I will have to participate in the role play where I would be the social worker and I have to engage with a professional actor. There would be 2 examiners assessing me and I have to perform in front of the whole class. I am afraid what if I get stuck or blank in between, I do not know what to ask next and I start asking irrelevant questions due to nervousness or if I get fumbled. I really want to practice with someone before my assignment.