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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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PeterLeo Anxiety in relationships
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Im at a loss of how to reconcile things at home with my partner of 11 years (married 7 years). I am suffering anxiety at home as I feel as if my wife does not care about me anymore. She doesn't like me looking at her or touching her and when I try to... View more

Im at a loss of how to reconcile things at home with my partner of 11 years (married 7 years). I am suffering anxiety at home as I feel as if my wife does not care about me anymore. She doesn't like me looking at her or touching her and when I try to talk with her about how to improve things she says that its not about me and says she doesn't want to talk about it. We are both working for home still and she spends most of her time in her bedroom and I feel like I am being treated like I have done something wrong. She doesn't want me in the bedroom at all at the moment and says that she needs personal time and space. I am seeing a councillor for the first time on Monday to try and deal with my anxiety and depression but I cannot begin to understand how to make things better at home.

Jxws Anyone experiencing this? Help!
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Hello all, I’m experiencing severe breathlessness following an anxiety attack in the middle of the night 10 months ago. I feel this way all day, basically 24/7 and it does not go away no matter what I do. I don’t know why this happened. Im afraid cer... View more

Hello all, I’m experiencing severe breathlessness following an anxiety attack in the middle of the night 10 months ago. I feel this way all day, basically 24/7 and it does not go away no matter what I do. I don’t know why this happened. Im afraid certain substances have contributed to this, but I am unsure. I have not felt like myself since then. A lot of people say it is hyperventilation syndrome. I am worried I have a serious health problem. Another problem I been having is some sort of light sensitivity, after sitting outside mainly, my vision will go red and things will be flashing. I did not have this before. Sometimes have smoky vision. Anyone experiencing this?

TheWookie Having a therapy session this afternoon.
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I am seeing my psychologist this afternoon. Last appointment was a month ago. So I am kinda anxious. I have not been outside in 4 weeks except a couple of times trying to do some weeding in the garden. I have a fast fast pulse, breathing feels wrong,... View more

I am seeing my psychologist this afternoon. Last appointment was a month ago. So I am kinda anxious. I have not been outside in 4 weeks except a couple of times trying to do some weeding in the garden. I have a fast fast pulse, breathing feels wrong, random pain sensations, racing thoughts, jittery legs, feeling sickly, chest tight, eyes are a bit blurry, throat feels constricted, and a couple other things. How cool. Gotta clean myself up and make myself presentable for public outing. This is not gonna be fun.

Lunaria Imposter syndrome at work?
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Hi everyone. I have a job in social media where getting likes/views/subscribers etc is important. i don't have the best self esteem to begin with, and I absolutely love my job and wouldn't change it for anything in the world... But I can't stop compa... View more

Hi everyone. I have a job in social media where getting likes/views/subscribers etc is important. i don't have the best self esteem to begin with, and I absolutely love my job and wouldn't change it for anything in the world... But I can't stop comparing myself to everyone. If I get low views I equate it to my self worth and feel like I'm not good enough. Any advice?

PsychedelicFur So many uncertainties in my life at the moment
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Hello there, how are you all? Hope you’ve all had a lovely and productive day. ok, so at the moment there are so many uncertainties in my life. If you’ve read my previous threads you would see that I recently left my toxic ex partner who distorted my... View more

Hello there, how are you all? Hope you’ve all had a lovely and productive day. ok, so at the moment there are so many uncertainties in my life. If you’ve read my previous threads you would see that I recently left my toxic ex partner who distorted my views of myself. Working on self development and improvement. university financial stress, hoping I will be able to get my diploma and then continue on with my studies for a degree in something, in the future. And my mum has decided that she wants to finally settle the house and file for divorce from my dad during this time. My mother is a narcissist too and she left my dad for another guy on Christmas Eve two years ago. And due to covid-19 the divorce and settlement has been postponed. So much stress right now. Graduating high school last year was extremely difficult due to the global pandemic. feeling very stuck at the moment. It’s a complicated and cold time right now. I’m feeling physically ill and really isolated. working on it, PF.

TheWookie Stupid anxiety.
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Got the whole “feels like I can’t breathe properly thing going on. Sucks so bad. been trying to sleep since 2am and it’s now half past 5am. Grrrrrrrr. Laying here huffing and puffing. anyone else get this regularly?

Got the whole “feels like I can’t breathe properly thing going on. Sucks so bad. been trying to sleep since 2am and it’s now half past 5am. Grrrrrrrr. Laying here huffing and puffing. anyone else get this regularly?

Giraffe I’m so tired of myself and my mental health.
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Hi everyone. I’m 51 and a nurse. I’ve been struggling with anxiety and depression nearl my whole life. It’s been really bad the last year or so, I’m really sad today and oh so lonely. Nearly my whole life I feel this way. I’m so done with it. Wish my... View more

Hi everyone. I’m 51 and a nurse. I’ve been struggling with anxiety and depression nearl my whole life. It’s been really bad the last year or so, I’m really sad today and oh so lonely. Nearly my whole life I feel this way. I’m so done with it. Wish my life was over. I’m a single parent to a 19 year old boy. He still lives at home but I hardly ever see him, he’s very busy. I have no partner and have been single for nearly 20 years. I don’t see this ever changing. I don’t see my life ever changing for the better either. I just wanted to tell someone.

Lmtkrc Bad anxiety
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Hey everyone ever since having my baby my anxiety is through the roof have it basically 24/7 tonight has been a hard night I try to go to bed I feel like I'm short of breath like I'm dying all I do is overthink and have anxiety attacks went and saw a... View more

Hey everyone ever since having my baby my anxiety is through the roof have it basically 24/7 tonight has been a hard night I try to go to bed I feel like I'm short of breath like I'm dying all I do is overthink and have anxiety attacks went and saw a gp nearly a week ago she put me on some medication but I feel like it's making my anxiety worser

Poppyseason2021 Coming out the other side... happier and healthier
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This post is to raise awareness that this disease can strike anyone and how important it is to seek help as soon as possible, in the hope I can help at least one person. I started experiencing anxiety, depression and panic attacks eight months ago. I... View more

This post is to raise awareness that this disease can strike anyone and how important it is to seek help as soon as possible, in the hope I can help at least one person. I started experiencing anxiety, depression and panic attacks eight months ago. I have absolutely no family history of mental health and this world was completely new to me. In a nutshell, everything that could go wrong - went wrong at the same time. I went from working six days a week, a chronic high achiever, to struggling to complete three hours work max a day, taking many mental health days. I confided in two close friends, both of which encouraged me to discuss with my GP. Eventually, after much hesitation, I broke down in my GP’s office. They put me on medication and recommended a psychologist. The psychologist couldn’t see me for six months, which was too long. I was having suicidal thoughts and would spend hours just staring outside afraid of the world. I received a referral to a psychiatrist - the best thing I ever did, please don’t be afraid. I wanted to take the bull by the horns and heal myself. In my opinion, and I have no medical training, I loved the idea of consolidated treatment of medication and talking therapy at the same time. If seeking psychiatric treatment, ask if they provide talking therapy. Over the last two months, I have stopped throwing up in the morning for anxiety about facing the day, having panic attacks and an incredible change in my mood and disposition. I now have perspective and recognise the very, very dark place I was in and am grateful I had the guts to ask for help because the all. Since I am here, I never would have believed I could be this happy again if I hadn’t asked for help. Everything will get better, just speak to those you trust or professionals. Trust in the process x

PsychedelicFur University Anxiety
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Hello there, how are you all? I hope you’ve all had a wonderfully productive and great day. I will cut straight to the chase - So I am having some anxiety in regards to my university fees. I wasn’t aware that there was a census date with my VET stude... View more

Hello there, how are you all? I hope you’ve all had a wonderfully productive and great day. I will cut straight to the chase - So I am having some anxiety in regards to my university fees. I wasn’t aware that there was a census date with my VET student loan application. And the fees department sent me the form to fill out without telling me it was already way past the census date. Now I’m looking for other avenues in order to pay the semester one deposit. They need 30% in order to make a payment plan. I’m struggling financially. But that is not why I’m writing this thread. I’m writing this thread because the university is saying if a payment is not made they will withhold my marks and not allow me to graduate. I’m stressing. I work so hard and my studies are absolutely paramount over anything in my life. Hence why I dump my emotionally abusive, narcissistic ex boyfriend. Because I wanted to work on my studies and pursue my dream career. I have contacted support but I feel so overly anxious. I’m planning on making a payment but I’m getting so upset with the statement that they said. Even though I told them last month my circumstances and situation. My lecturer and my mental health support tutor at university are far more supportive then the people in the fees department. As they are helping me come up with practical solutions whereas the fees department keep sending very intimidating message saying it ‘will affect my studies’ if I don’t pay the full amount, even though I explained my situation. I know I will get it all organised but I’m anxious about if my studying is affected. Feeling worried. Hope everything will be ok. I love studying and I want to work so hard for this. I’m determine to do this though. And nothing, I mean NOTHING will stand it my way. I’ve got this and I’m going to pass this year. Just feeling a bit disoriented at the moment due to the emails that the fees department have sent me in the past couple of weeks. going to get through this and be strong!! PF