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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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MammaOf3 Anxious about sudden memory loss while driving
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Hello A weird thing happened to me yesterday. I was driving with my daughter in the car on a very familiar route (I drive it about 3 times per week). As I was approaching a familiar intersection, for a split second I didn’t know where I was. I looked... View more

Hello A weird thing happened to me yesterday. I was driving with my daughter in the car on a very familiar route (I drive it about 3 times per week). As I was approaching a familiar intersection, for a split second I didn’t know where I was. I looked around and immediately I remembered where I was and continued the journey but it kind of freaked me out because it was so weird. I’m 40 years old, healthy, very active and have no issues with memory. I have 3 kids so sometimes I have too much going on and tend to occasionally forget stuff but I think it’s normal. There is no history of dementia or Alzheimer’s in the family. I suffered from anxiety a couple of years ago and this incident has been on my mind since it happened. I tend to overthink things and worry too much so I don’t really want to end up anxious because of what happened yesterday. Has anyone experienced anything like this before? Does it look like I was just day dreaming and distracted? Or could there by anything else going on? I don’t really want to go to the doctors as I doubt they would do much, but I would like to put my mind in ease. Thanks for reading this.

SiobhanW Medication
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Hello! I dont know if this is the right criteria to do this in, but, I've been taking some medication for anxiety/ suicidial ideations. I am starting to feel ashamed of having my medication. Any suggestions? I am on a low dose, it was making me happy... View more

Hello! I dont know if this is the right criteria to do this in, but, I've been taking some medication for anxiety/ suicidial ideations. I am starting to feel ashamed of having my medication. Any suggestions? I am on a low dose, it was making me happy and it still boosts my mood. I know i am in a dark place, because I have had days forgetting my medication and I feel suicidial and anxious straight away. Anyone have any suggestions on how to not feel ashamed and anxious about taking it??

Kally_jo How to deal with anxiety at parties
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On this weekend I have a Christmas party coming up. I get abit nervous at parties and there’s been a couple of times when I have nearly passed out at parties and other social events because I’m an introvert and loud talking and noises get a bit much ... View more

On this weekend I have a Christmas party coming up. I get abit nervous at parties and there’s been a couple of times when I have nearly passed out at parties and other social events because I’m an introvert and loud talking and noises get a bit much because I get sinus headaches easily when there’s a lot of noise. There was a time at my aunt’s birthday party I started getting a really bad sinus headache because there were several people talking and the next minute I started seeing black cloudy spots. My aunt was aware of my dizzy spell so she walked me upstairs to the lounge room and told me to lie down for a bit. The second time I had a dizzy spell at a baby shower and I was nervous about passing out in front of people so I went to sit in the front yard alone. How do I deal with anxiety at parties?

JSP Relationship between anxiety and eating disorders.
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I have a question for those who have knowledge of eating disorders. I have never been diagnosed with, or felt like I had an eating disorder, but what I do have is anxiety. It started running wild a few months ago after lying dormant for a little bit.... View more

I have a question for those who have knowledge of eating disorders. I have never been diagnosed with, or felt like I had an eating disorder, but what I do have is anxiety. It started running wild a few months ago after lying dormant for a little bit. When I lost control, it destroyed my relationship with food and I haven't really recovered even though the anxiety is receding. I lost 8kg in 1-2 months and am now the lightest I have been in 6 years. I still struggle to keep meals down (especially lunches) and I don't even try to have breakfast due to lack of appetite in the mornings. I want to eat, I want to gain weight, but at the same time I can't deny that I like how I look at the moment (not that I hated myself before). Is it possible for my anxiety to have triggered a subconscious eating disorder, or is this all just a mess of subconscious anxiety?

Jarred28 GAD and problems with intimacy
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I thought id express myself on here with what I'm feeling lately. Been waking up every day in a panic state which then leads to depersonalization its like I'm not in my own body and everything is blurry and seems unreal. I also get extreme bursts of ... View more

I thought id express myself on here with what I'm feeling lately. Been waking up every day in a panic state which then leads to depersonalization its like I'm not in my own body and everything is blurry and seems unreal. I also get extreme bursts of tiredness during the day like I'm about to pass out or just fall to sleep which leads me to panic even more. I have a real lack of concentration during the day because of this and even people talking to me I don't take in half of what they're saying cause I feel like I'm just not there. Onto the intimacy stuff, I'm a 26 year old male but I haven't had intercourse with anyone in over 4 years due to this anxiety. The last time I remember doing it I was just extremely nervous about my performance and I was shaking a lot. Any help with either issues would be appreciated thanks

alcott What are 4 major causes of depression?
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Depression is not a condition that has one specific cause. It can happen for many different reasons and have many triggers. Usually, depression doesn't work quickly or suddenly. The four major causes of depression are: Family history. ... Illness and... View more

Depression is not a condition that has one specific cause. It can happen for many different reasons and have many triggers. Usually, depression doesn't work quickly or suddenly. The four major causes of depression are: Family history. ... Illness and health issues. ... Medication, drugs, and alcohol. ... Personality.

Lil_fitz Nervousness 24/7
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I have been struggling with anxiety since my father passed and even moreso recently as PND after my son was born. I have anxiety feelings like I’m extremely nervous 24/7. My highs are really high and my lows are low. I just want to find a happy mediu... View more

I have been struggling with anxiety since my father passed and even moreso recently as PND after my son was born. I have anxiety feelings like I’m extremely nervous 24/7. My highs are really high and my lows are low. I just want to find a happy medium I am so over feeling like this ALL of the time I have been seeing a therapist every 3-4 weeks and he is reluctant to give me anything to try that may even out my moods. I have made an appt with my GP for next week. I guess my question is does anyone else constantly feel like this and what meds have helped? And do they take a while to work or does it kinda just happen? Thank you

contrarymary I thought I was getting better with my anxiety then it's, wham it's back
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I have been postng since 2016 about my stress and anxiety. I think every pain is serious eg a headache is a brain tumour I have been feeling well Since May when i was so stressed and anxious I ended up in emergency had every test but nothing found. T... View more

I have been postng since 2016 about my stress and anxiety. I think every pain is serious eg a headache is a brain tumour I have been feeling well Since May when i was so stressed and anxious I ended up in emergency had every test but nothing found. Tonight I have been pacing the floor, trying to read or watch something I do not off but only for minutes. I have been like this for hours I have tried mindfulness and meditation but cannot get the hang of it II only sleep a few hours a night and if I wake up at say 1am it will take me hours to get back to sleep. I just can't relax

Madelyn_ Looking for a specialised psych
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Hi BB community, First time poster here! I'm wondering if anyone knows of psych (preferably in Melbourne but also open to virtual sessions) who specialises in panic disorders/ palpitations/ being hyper aware of your heart beat? Appreciate any suggest... View more

Hi BB community, First time poster here! I'm wondering if anyone knows of psych (preferably in Melbourne but also open to virtual sessions) who specialises in panic disorders/ palpitations/ being hyper aware of your heart beat? Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Gem17 Atypical anorexia
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I've had challenges with food and eating for most of my life. The past 5 years have seen that intensify into what has now been diagnosed as an eating disorder - atypical anorexia, something I had never even heard of before. I think I have been in den... View more

I've had challenges with food and eating for most of my life. The past 5 years have seen that intensify into what has now been diagnosed as an eating disorder - atypical anorexia, something I had never even heard of before. I think I have been in denial for a long time about how bad things had become due to my BMI. It doesn't make me sick enough to deserve help because it's still too high. I'm at the point now where there are glimpses of my rational self, the one who knows I am slowly killing myself by reducing my calories, abusing laxatives and over exercising. But the louder part of, the far less rational part, knows that I need to continue doing these things because I haven't yet reached my goals. I am torn between continuing to try and get help and giving in and just continuing the way I'm going. The anxiety caused by talking about this with my gp, being weighed, monitoring my bloods etc seems to be making things worse, making me need to control my intake further. Am I ready for help? Can I do the things I need to do to get better? Am I even unwell? I just don't know...