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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. Remeber, this is anonymous and the Beyond Blue team are here to help if you need it This section is for people who are experiencing anixiety 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 you 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 worthile 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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lacy anxiaty
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hi im lacy im 13 and i got dignosed whith servir anxiaty wen i was 6 and i have adhd and seperation axiaty i used to self harm but not much now i have 20 friends most r boys i hate school at the moment becaus of buillys beeing mean im in y8 they say ... View more

hi im lacy im 13 and i got dignosed whith servir anxiaty wen i was 6 and i have adhd and seperation axiaty i used to self harm but not much now i have 20 friends most r boys i hate school at the moment becaus of buillys beeing mean im in y8 they say im fat ugly and my hair is bad the call me mean words to like the c word or h word im saddddd

Anxiety Life long anxiety
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I have been a ‘worrier’ since a little girl and have suffered from anxiety for most of my life. Throw in OCD with obtrusive thoughts and you have got one highly strung lady.like everything in my life I have thrown everything at these conditions, medi... View more

I have been a ‘worrier’ since a little girl and have suffered from anxiety for most of my life. Throw in OCD with obtrusive thoughts and you have got one highly strung lady.like everything in my life I have thrown everything at these conditions, medication, meditation, books, literature, psychology sessions, exercise, nutrition and more. The frustrating thing is I am still struggling.To paint a picture I have a nice life I have a large extended family that is very close. Like most families we have our issues, health issues and personal, and different members are often frustrated with each other, this never lasts long and they move on. But I don’t, this close family is a big part of my identity and takes up a lot of the day to day activities in my life. I stress about the little cracks (no one else does) to the point I can’t sleep and I can’t function. I have a highly stressful job and I forever studying at University. I wake up at 3am and the worry starts immediately.i guess I feel at a loss, all this effort and I am still in the same place I always am.Any tips would be appreciated

Guest_43746501 Panic about work
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During with anxiety, roughly 3 weeks ago I had my first ever panic attack filled with crying and tremors. I’ve been off work since then and the GP gave me medication which I took for two days and then stopped cause of the horrible side effects. I’m s... View more

During with anxiety, roughly 3 weeks ago I had my first ever panic attack filled with crying and tremors. I’ve been off work since then and the GP gave me medication which I took for two days and then stopped cause of the horrible side effects. I’m seeing a psychologist which keeps me calm but thinking about going back to work fills me with dread and constant panic. I don’t know what to do.

Scared Seeking same
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I have discussed my depression on here but I never talked about Anxiety yet and wanted to know if my anxiety is same as others I have no benchmark in rating it. Last attack lasted 3 weeks . I wake up with dread before I even open my eyes. This fear i... View more

I have discussed my depression on here but I never talked about Anxiety yet and wanted to know if my anxiety is same as others I have no benchmark in rating it. Last attack lasted 3 weeks . I wake up with dread before I even open my eyes. This fear inside would last all day and was constantly making me weak in knees. Every minute everyday was relentless . It got to the point I was waiting for something to break but it never did. All day saying to myself this isnt possible to take anymore. They upped my meds, but it didnt help. When it was over I crashed into a cycle of depression. Is this normal and I have a new found respect for other sufferers. My anxiety never was this bad before

Guest_99 OCD patterns - personal hygiene
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I have been diagnosed with OCD which largely centres around compulsions to do with personal hygiene. For example, I can't shower in less than an hour and a half because of my need to clean myself so thoroughly and in a certain pattern, I can't brush ... View more

I have been diagnosed with OCD which largely centres around compulsions to do with personal hygiene. For example, I can't shower in less than an hour and a half because of my need to clean myself so thoroughly and in a certain pattern, I can't brush my teeth in less than 45 minutes, it takes about 20 minutes to wash my hands (which I feel the need to do very frequently) and even routine tasks like going to the toilet takes forever! I am on medication to assist and have seen a psychologist but didn't find it helpful at all. I am a professional that works long hours and having this condition means I have to get up ridiculously early and makes my days unbearably long. It also means that on weekends I have no interest in, and no energy to do, anything fun. I could somewhat cope with this when I was younger, but the older I get, the bigger the toll it is taking on my body and mind and I'm struggling to cope now. I know my need to carry out these tasks is ridiculous and illogical, and as much as I tell myself to stop, I just can't seem to. I guess I just really want to know whether I'm alone in having these particular traits or whether there are other people out there like me. If there are, I'd love to know about anything you have tried that has helped you either cope with or break these compulsions?

Vixxyne Trusting others (general and non)
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Hey all! A few years ago I was assaulted sexually by my ex from 1 year. Since then I have been having trouble with my anxiety (I have had this before the assault, perhaps since primary school). Now that two years have past, I have had Asshole substan... View more

Hey all! A few years ago I was assaulted sexually by my ex from 1 year. Since then I have been having trouble with my anxiety (I have had this before the assault, perhaps since primary school). Now that two years have past, I have had Asshole substance abuse and have currently been in contact with the abuser aka my ex. I could really use someone to talk to but because of my anxiety, I have a panic attack when calling or answering the phone. Thanks, Vixxyne.

Worrydolls Worry about children
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Hi. I have two adult children with their own children and they are both going through relationship troubles. One is in the midst of separation they others partner is often threatening to take two of the children back to America where she comes from a... View more

Hi. I have two adult children with their own children and they are both going through relationship troubles. One is in the midst of separation they others partner is often threatening to take two of the children back to America where she comes from and leave the son with ADHD and slight autism with my son. I’m overwhelmed with anxiety by both these situations. Any thoughts on how I can cope but still be there for themthanks

Believe Consistent Complaints
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Hi, newly joined hoping to connect for support. I recently moved from a major city to a regional centre for work. I hold a senior role and despite addressing many issues for the organisation and achieving all that is required of me I am weekly having... View more

Hi, newly joined hoping to connect for support. I recently moved from a major city to a regional centre for work. I hold a senior role and despite addressing many issues for the organisation and achieving all that is required of me I am weekly having to address complaints about me that are unsubstantiated. I have no support system and feel a target for staff. I don’t even know who the staff are because all I’m ever told is we’ve had a complaint that you are disrespectful and nothing more. I’m not eating sleeping going out - except to work and feel highly anxious all the time. I’m at a stage that I have lost trust and don’t know who to believe anymore. I can’t be myself and this is further adding to anxiety. Seeking suggestions - support.

Atleigh Just need to get it out of my head
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I'm having such a low moment I just need to get it out. I don't feel I can say it to friends or family as I can't deal with their reactions too. I feel so worthless right now. I put myself out there in two different situations where I would be judged... View more

I'm having such a low moment I just need to get it out. I don't feel I can say it to friends or family as I can't deal with their reactions too. I feel so worthless right now. I put myself out there in two different situations where I would be judged. A dancing competition and applying for a job at higher level in my team. Lots of ppl encouraged me to give it a go and I started to hope and feel I had a chance but then I failed at both. Didn't place at all in the dancing and didn't even get an interview for the job. So right now I feel like a useless waste of space. I'm disappointed and annoyed that I tried in the first place. I want to just be content at where I am at. I don't really want to advance or be recognised in dancing. But I feel like I need to be validated or something. Prove something to someone, I don't know. But now I feel so pathetic and wish I just didn't care. I know I will get past it. Just not tonight.

Guest_48990041 Overwhelmed
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Hi there,I believe I am suffering from some sort of anxiety I haven't been to the doctor to talk about it as I am hoping to control it myself rather than them giving me medications this has been happening since the start of this year. At the moment d... View more

Hi there,I believe I am suffering from some sort of anxiety I haven't been to the doctor to talk about it as I am hoping to control it myself rather than them giving me medications this has been happening since the start of this year. At the moment dealing with lots of stress coping with doing full-time study at university and working part-time. Just feel isolated and let down to myself and feeling anxious constantly about what I am doing in general especially when I go out of the house example is when I go shopping which I used to like to do. Going out for dinner with my partner I get anxious about who is around me and feel self-conscious. I feel empty at times and want myself back. I feel isolated at times i have some support but not people who understand what I am going through some people think mental health is made up. I only have a few close friends but barely due to my overload of stress levels. Are there any strategies to help with panic attacks I get them a bit when I go out.