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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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bc48 Intrusive thoughts
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Hi everyone! I am fairly new to the Beyond Blue forums. Recently, like in the last few weeks I have been experiencing intrusive and harmful thoughts, which often centre on me losing control and harming someone, losing my loved ones because of a car c... View more

Hi everyone! I am fairly new to the Beyond Blue forums. Recently, like in the last few weeks I have been experiencing intrusive and harmful thoughts, which often centre on me losing control and harming someone, losing my loved ones because of a car crash etc, or believing in superstitions. These intrusive thoughts have become so obsessive that they've caused me a lot of anxiety and created fears that I would physically commit these actions. I have practiced meditations and exercises which have calmed me down for a short period before these thoughts appear back again. Anyone advice would definitely help!

Dottie10 OVERWHELMED
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Not sure where to start but here goes. Retired 6 years ago, I'm married to a wonderful man who gets me and understands when I'm feeling unwell. I'm extremely lonely, my energy levels are low and spend most days at home. I'm currently seeing medical p... View more

Not sure where to start but here goes. Retired 6 years ago, I'm married to a wonderful man who gets me and understands when I'm feeling unwell. I'm extremely lonely, my energy levels are low and spend most days at home. I'm currently seeing medical professionals for other unrelated medical issues to my Anxiety. I often feel isolated, lonely and vulnerable. In 2019/2020 I was attending weekly appointments with a mental health professional due to a workplace incident which is why I Retired. People say I'm a good person with a kind nature, caring, thoughtful and supportive.

Angelo213 Intrusive thought
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I’m in my mid 20’s and I only just started having hurtful intrusive thoughts towards my partner (the only person I love and care about). I’ve been dealing with anxiety my whole life though it was manageable but just a few weeks ago these intrusive th... View more

I’m in my mid 20’s and I only just started having hurtful intrusive thoughts towards my partner (the only person I love and care about). I’ve been dealing with anxiety my whole life though it was manageable but just a few weeks ago these intrusive thoughts involving knifes or sharp objects started coming and it pisses me off and makes me feel guilty and anxious that I’m a bad person because it’s something I go against completely. They’re triggered all day everyday mainly when I hear sirens, see a movie, violent documentary, or even seeing my partner. Can anyone tell me why this is happening.

Sangster_03 My parents are trying to kick me out
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We have to move out of our current rental to a much smaller house but myself and my brother are always in arguments with them over little things,my mum is always telling us that we have to find our own place nearly daily,I'm 21 currently unemployed,h... View more

We have to move out of our current rental to a much smaller house but myself and my brother are always in arguments with them over little things,my mum is always telling us that we have to find our own place nearly daily,I'm 21 currently unemployed,have no licence,no money or anyone to help me out.im always anxious & depressed which has started to cause chest pains & thoughts of committing,I really don't want to become homeless the only way out I see is death which I think about all the time for years

EmmaL21 Anxiety and Perimenopause
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I have had chronic anxiety since 2016, but I have always managed to keep it at bay with medication/exercise. in August 2023 things started changing. Anxiety was consistent. I do have a lot of life stressors inc family, work, moving. Periods slightly ... View more

I have had chronic anxiety since 2016, but I have always managed to keep it at bay with medication/exercise. in August 2023 things started changing. Anxiety was consistent. I do have a lot of life stressors inc family, work, moving. Periods slightly started changing but nothing too serious. I had been to the dr and he told me it could be perimenopause. I dismissed it thinking I was too young. I did eventually start medication for 4 weeks and it made everything worse. So I stopped and went to another Dr. August I changed my medication as it wasn’t getting any better. Slowly started feeling better. However September came and things started going south again. Periods have started changing shorter, sharper, pain in my right hip, and every 2/3 weeks chronic anxiety attack that can last up to 1 week. Waking up in panic almost each morning. I have to take medication when needed to stop the panic. Does anyone have anything similar? It’s getting really tough and not feeling like living anymore. My 3 kids are the only think keeping me going.

PanicButton Serious fatigue
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Hi all, I am trying to get this down although even moving fingers on the key board feels like an effort. I am just constantly so tired. More than tired. I am physically and mentally exhausted. I have been suffering stress and anxiety for most of this... View more

Hi all, I am trying to get this down although even moving fingers on the key board feels like an effort. I am just constantly so tired. More than tired. I am physically and mentally exhausted. I have been suffering stress and anxiety for most of this year and since a couple of months I feel I have just reached my limit. I wake up, I am so tired it is hard to get up from the bed. I eat breakfast and go out for a walk and do not feel any better. I try to work and cannot concentrate, feel like falling a sleep. I would like to exercise but even the thought of it makes me tired. I try to stay active and eat healthy but it is not helping. I try to sleep but keep waking up in the middle of the night, have difficulties falling a sleep. I have rapid heart rate and shallow breathing. I try to do mindfulness and calm myself down but it helps only sometimes, other times it just makes me more restless and irritated. I have been suffering from a pretty bad burnout + panic disorder. But have eased my work to 40% of the normal. I take free evenings/weekends. I try to be gentle and understanding for myself. But I am just so TIRED of being TIRED all the time. Anyone experiencing anything similar? What to do? I feel like every time the need for rest is more and it can be weeks that I struggle to get up from the bed and just survive. Sometimes feels like it would be easier to give up, but I want to get better. Just do not know how? Any help?

Nette Social Anxiety tips
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I am 62 and have recognized that my anxiety over these menopause years has escalated and I find myself only able to maintain certain friends mostly who I have known for a long time. I have recently had to retire and its now more than ever that I need... View more

I am 62 and have recognized that my anxiety over these menopause years has escalated and I find myself only able to maintain certain friends mostly who I have known for a long time. I have recently had to retire and its now more than ever that I need to make new friends. I'm so caution not to invade their family time. I have no children or companion. I need ideas of how I can safely make new friends. Recently some of my older friends have moved away due to my inability to socialise normally. I need some tips, please.

Jessksch I am starting a new job, and deathly anxious and afraid, could use some encouragement?
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This is basically my dream job, but it requires to learn a new software and I am so afraid of not being able to learn it fast enough... I just want to relax and be positive but all I think of is this event is coming up and I can't relax the weeks I h... View more

This is basically my dream job, but it requires to learn a new software and I am so afraid of not being able to learn it fast enough... I just want to relax and be positive but all I think of is this event is coming up and I can't relax the weeks I have off now before I start...I could use some encouragement or some words of advice to calm down maybe?

62_63 Losing sleep
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I'm having trouble getting to sleep and also waking up in a fright feeling like I'm not breathing properly causing panic/anxiety. I've had medication from my doctor but I don't like taking them as I get constipated and also don't think it has helped ... View more

I'm having trouble getting to sleep and also waking up in a fright feeling like I'm not breathing properly causing panic/anxiety. I've had medication from my doctor but I don't like taking them as I get constipated and also don't think it has helped the root cause...

ihateocd OCD.. Nightmare
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People think washing is ocd. Pretty much destroyed my life.

People think washing is ocd. Pretty much destroyed my life.

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