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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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millhhaus new here - Anxiety and poor sleep help
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hi there, for the last week i have not been able to sleep through the night. i previuosly have not had issues with sleeping but atm im awake most of the night. when i do sleep i feel alot of anxiety ( fretting). feel like im losing touch with reality... View more

hi there, for the last week i have not been able to sleep through the night. i previuosly have not had issues with sleeping but atm im awake most of the night. when i do sleep i feel alot of anxiety ( fretting). feel like im losing touch with reality, constant tinitus ringing in my ears. im at a loss as to what to do? thanks.

Joan65 Help PLEASE I have a near 18 year old so overwhelmed, who will now not get out of bed.
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Hi everyone. Hoping someone has some fabulous tips that have worked to get us out of this storm. I am a single mum, with a 17 and a half year old son in secondary school. Over this last period of Victorian lockdown, he has got himself to the point th... View more

Hi everyone. Hoping someone has some fabulous tips that have worked to get us out of this storm. I am a single mum, with a 17 and a half year old son in secondary school. Over this last period of Victorian lockdown, he has got himself to the point that he is not attending online classes and sleeping in until the afternoon. He has a heavy school load and I know this feeling of overwhelmnous is the contributor to his avoidance of any school work. He has begrudgingly gone to a few physcology sessions in the past 5 weeks but I dont feel it is helping. I have emailed the physcologist last night to ask what I can do to help. The problem is my son won't seek any extra help. He is not listening to me at the moment. Technology is a major issue and contributor. I know the obvious answer is to cut off the internet but that isnt feasable. Any input will help me Thanks for reading.

Jezza53 Migraines, Severe Anxiety and panic attacks. Looking for positive recovery stories
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Gday guys, im a 30 year old male, life long sufferer of migraines and strong anxiety, which have become more and more debilitating the older i get. i had a very active life, and although i wasn't really well, i was able to actually go out and live my... View more

Gday guys, im a 30 year old male, life long sufferer of migraines and strong anxiety, which have become more and more debilitating the older i get. i had a very active life, and although i wasn't really well, i was able to actually go out and live my life. That was until my panic attacks caused my to lose my job, lose my ability to live on my own, to be away from home etc. I've been seeing therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists for the past year, and have tried 4 different medications, for the correct amount of time, all have which have either not worked or have made me much, much worse. my problem is i can handle anxiety, but when it turns to panic and im away from home, no amount of CBT or deep breathing or positive thinking can help, and i have to either go do things with people or suffer extreme torment until im able to get home and wait out the attack. im still trying new doctors and medications and therapy avenues, but i live in a rural area and cant physically travel to where the good help is without completely losing my mind due to panic. I do my best to stay positive, but to do so while suffering migraines, constant anxiety and sporadic debilitating panic attacks that have quite literally ruined my life, its very, very hard. im looking for people who have suffered through similar comorbid conditions, as the only thing thats worse than going through this, is going through it alone. for anyone wanting to suggest change of diet, exercise, bloodworks, mri's etc, i have tried no sugar for months, no difference, no caffeine for two weeks, no difference, extensive mri on head neck and back, all clear, bloodworks, all clear, exercise generally makes no difference or makes me feel worse with headaches. i used to train for triathlons and being able to run 6km, ride 30km and swim 1km did nothing to quell the strong anxiety and flighty panic response to emotions. i have breakthroughs, where im able to work on myself with healthcare professionals, start feeling good, going out on my own driving etc and like, feeling that im getting my life back, but its like when i get used to one form of panic, randomly, for no discernible reason, i will suffer a new form of panic that i dont know how to deal with, that postive habits and thought patterns cant touch. ive had about 7 such relapses in the last year, and now my only option is to cycle through medications at the risk of them hurting me again. cheers for any help, much appreciated.

MJK1976 Swallowing when feeling anxious
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I have been suffering with anxiety for many years and lately it’s getting worse. When faced with anxiety or I feel uncomfortable, I have to swallow, this is mainly at work situations because this is where I feel the most anxiety. It’s making it diffi... View more

I have been suffering with anxiety for many years and lately it’s getting worse. When faced with anxiety or I feel uncomfortable, I have to swallow, this is mainly at work situations because this is where I feel the most anxiety. It’s making it difficult for me to communicate and speak freely because I don’t want people to notice my condition. This condition has prevented me from stepping up at work and getting any promotions and has basically held me back in life. I went to see a doctor recently and they told me to talk with a psychologist. Is this is best option for me, or would medication help me. I know my doctor wont give me meds. Is there anyone else out there that experiences a condition like mine?

Rabb Trying to find therapist. Pls help, any tips
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Hi. I think my mental health is pretty bad at the moment. I have been depressed and anxious. I am trying to find therapist but i am not sure how to find right one? I am doing researches but can’t decide. I am so anxious that I won’t be able to find r... View more

Hi. I think my mental health is pretty bad at the moment. I have been depressed and anxious. I am trying to find therapist but i am not sure how to find right one? I am doing researches but can’t decide. I am so anxious that I won’t be able to find right one to talk to. Pls any tips??

startingnew Struggling with anxiety, and self doubt thoughts over a great opportunity
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Hi Everyone, I Have been given this amazing opportunity for a few months time but im getting so anxious over it and my self doubt is taking over. How does everyone manage the negative talk in your own head? All i can think is 'What will happen if i s... View more

Hi Everyone, I Have been given this amazing opportunity for a few months time but im getting so anxious over it and my self doubt is taking over. How does everyone manage the negative talk in your own head? All i can think is 'What will happen if i stuff up?' 'What if i fail?' 'What if im not good enough?' I am Panicing and so unsure of myself and doubting my abilities.

Noomi Anxiety about work
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I am looking for serious advice.. I feel like this is the only place I can turn. I am 24 and I work in marketing, however I have found that I have been made redundant from nearly 2 roles already. I am just so upset and taking it to heart/personally t... View more

I am looking for serious advice.. I feel like this is the only place I can turn. I am 24 and I work in marketing, however I have found that I have been made redundant from nearly 2 roles already. I am just so upset and taking it to heart/personally that it’s my fault and I am very incompetent at doing my job. I have started at a new job now and really just want to stay here for a while because my partner and I are looking to buy a home this year. Can someone please help me with my worries. I feel so upset that I’m just incompetent at everything.

Crannie Heya
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Hi, I thought I'd give this a try, I used to see a psychologist before covid n it kinda helped but i still felt like i held back from telling them everything, so i thought I'd try talking to some like minded strangers. I've just had my 2nd child and ... View more

Hi, I thought I'd give this a try, I used to see a psychologist before covid n it kinda helped but i still felt like i held back from telling them everything, so i thought I'd try talking to some like minded strangers. I've just had my 2nd child and am struggling with extreme anxiety, I always feel angry n get the shakes often. What can I do?

Birdy77 Sense of Impending Doom
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Hello everyone. I have been really struggling today, and I thought writing here might help. What I am about to describe may sound weird, but it is a true feeling for me. I wondered if anyone else reading has experience of it? Every now and then, I ge... View more

Hello everyone. I have been really struggling today, and I thought writing here might help. What I am about to describe may sound weird, but it is a true feeling for me. I wondered if anyone else reading has experience of it? Every now and then, I get this terrible sense of impending doom. Like, everything, everything, is about to go horribly wrong. I have realised that I have been having these feelings semi-frequently for the last few years. A few years ago I experienced an intense trauma in my life, and I'm wondering now if there are triggers, like little, tiny things, that possibly happened before the trauma, that I am not necessarily conscious of, that again happen now, in my life, and set me off on this spiral of doom. This morning, the feeling of impending doom had me thinking that the police were likely to turn up at my door and take me to prison. My life is good. I am safe. In my house. Consistently not committing crimes. And yet ... occasionally this feeling that the world is conspiring against me and everything good is about to implode just takes over. I understand that it's irrational, but there's something that sends me in a spiral, and anything simple can bring me back up that spiral as well, like a text from a friend, or something tiny like that. It brings me back to safety. I just wanted to put this out there in case anyone else feels this way. I want you to know that you're not alone, and I thought I might feel some relief voicing this in a safe space. I'm not really looking for advice or anything, just kind of wanted a place to talk about it, not just for me but for anyone who experiences this. I feel so vulnerable. I mentioned something similar to my dad once and he said it's because I have a guilty conscience. birdy

StressHead63 Feeling anxious - life and uncertainty after car accident
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Hi everyone, I'm normally a "stress head" anyway but this has been exacerbated recently as I was injured in a traffic accident in May. I'm currently two months into a physiotherapy program for my injuries but am having problems going back to work. My... View more

Hi everyone, I'm normally a "stress head" anyway but this has been exacerbated recently as I was injured in a traffic accident in May. I'm currently two months into a physiotherapy program for my injuries but am having problems going back to work. My work environment is stressful normally and coupled with my current pain level, I can't seem to manage being there, even for a few hours. My stress lies in the fact that I only have limited annual leave/sick leave hours and the TAC only pays 80% of my pay. My husband does not work (unable to do so at this stage). My specialist tells me that I may be up for another 4 months or so of pain. So I stress about when I can return back to work and my potential loss of income, leading to loss of my house etc if I can't pay the bills. I still have 10 weeks worth of annual leave up my sleeve but that isn't 6 months worth. I worry constantly about what will happen after the 10 weeks worth of annual leave is up. We don't have many savings. This anxiety is at me constantly and what is making it worse, is that I am normally a person who over-thinks everything and likes to be fully prepared for any circumstance. Now that control has been taken out of my hands and I struggle. Please help me to help deal with this all.