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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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viennablue I'm a compulsive liar. I need help before I turn into my mother.
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I'm a compulsive liar and i need to change. I've managed to lose the trust of everyone around me; my mum, sisters, best friend and i'm only 18. i have no one an it's all my fault. I have no one to blame but me. I lie consistently, about things that i... View more

I'm a compulsive liar and i need to change. I've managed to lose the trust of everyone around me; my mum, sisters, best friend and i'm only 18. i have no one an it's all my fault. I have no one to blame but me. I lie consistently, about things that i don't need to lie about and despite knowing telling the truth would make me feel better I still lie. I'm so confused by my own actions and i hating hurting those around me. i honestly don't know what to do. I've recently lost my job due to moving houses and i just feel like crawling into a hole and never coming out. I know i cant do that. i want to change. i want to be a good person, be kind and honest. i just don't know what to do or where to start. i know my mother is a compulsive liar its the reason she and my dad divorced. i really don't want to be my mum. i love her just not that part of her. i see so much of her in me and i hate it. i want to be honest and good.

Ash_Atlantic Job Anxiety & Interviews
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I have had anxiety my whole life but it’s gotten worse as an adult. I’ve always been very shy and quiet so it’s very hard for me to meet new people and speak up. I finished school 10 years ago and have worked at McDonald’s ever since. I really want t... View more

I have had anxiety my whole life but it’s gotten worse as an adult. I’ve always been very shy and quiet so it’s very hard for me to meet new people and speak up. I finished school 10 years ago and have worked at McDonald’s ever since. I really want to get a better job but I’m so incredibly terrified of even just going to an interview that whenever I apply for a job I just end up not doing the interview. Recently, I had the chance to do an online video interview where the questions would come up on the screen and then it filmed my answers. Within 20 seconds of the first question I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t speak or think and I just panicked. I don’t want to be so terrified anymore, no one will hire me if I can’t even speak during an interview. I don’t know who to talk to. Any suggestions would be helpful?

Nyny94 Anxiety turning into Panic Disorder
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I don't know if anyone else out there is in the same mental space as me ? It's putting a strain on my relationship and my sanity. Lately I've developed a crippling anxiety in relation to my health and it's suddenly turned into a anxiety around having... View more

I don't know if anyone else out there is in the same mental space as me ? It's putting a strain on my relationship and my sanity. Lately I've developed a crippling anxiety in relation to my health and it's suddenly turned into a anxiety around having to follow instructions to the dot or thinking I'm going to cause sickness to me or my partner. Like lately ... I've been extra hard on myself and feeling overly responsible , like I recently had some Maggi Fusa Noodles and there was no instructions on the cup so i added hot water the ingredients and proceeded to eat them like normal noodles , then I read the site and it says you have to drain the water , let it sit for 3 mins then add ingredients and now I'm having panic attacks convinced it's all my fault I should have read the website and that now I'll get sick something. I can't help my thoughts and it's getting worse 🥺 This is really interupting my life because I've stopped cooking all together and just when I got my confidence back to make something as easy as that this happens ! I feel so stupid FUSIAN Mi Goreng Soy & Mild Spice Noodle Cup to be precise , and other cup noodles I had made in the fusion range said nothing about draining them . So now I can't sleep and I'm having panic attacks and freaking out while feeling responsible and like I'm stupid

Earth_Mama Anxiety over animal welfare
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Hi. I'm only new to this, but I wanted to ask if anyone else gets anxious or emotional over animals that don't get cared for properly? I have neighbours that have a caged Bird on their front porch that they never pay any attention to. It's cage has n... View more

Hi. I'm only new to this, but I wanted to ask if anyone else gets anxious or emotional over animals that don't get cared for properly? I have neighbours that have a caged Bird on their front porch that they never pay any attention to. It's cage has never been cleaned out, it has no cover for if the weather turns bad or during the cold. I know they fed it but I couldn't say how often. I have (gently) talked to them before and offered help but she just sort of shrugs it off with "oh I just don't think about it". And it keeps me up at night worrying about the poor little bugger and how bored he must be and if he's sleeping ok during the night etc etc. It probably sounds silly, but I just wish I could snatch him away and keep him myself. Where I know he'd get the love and attention he deserves. Does anyone else get like this? And if so, how do you cope?

Gellical_Cat High anxiety over new job, not feeling centred
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Hi all, Recently, I started a role in a company of about 20 people and my emotions are all over the place, mainly because I’m still learning the role at a snail’s pace and I’m super worried about what my colleagues think about me. They have jested a ... View more

Hi all, Recently, I started a role in a company of about 20 people and my emotions are all over the place, mainly because I’m still learning the role at a snail’s pace and I’m super worried about what my colleagues think about me. They have jested a little and made a few jibes from the whispers I hear, and this normally would not bug me, but I’m feeling quite vulnerable at the moment as I’ve lost my centredness. The flux has led to wild inflections in my speech and moods, which hasn’t helped the situation. Is there any way to regain my wits about me?

Monicas Does anyone else have bad breathing during anxiety?
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Hi. Iv had anxiety for a few years. However last july it became alot worse. Suddenly i got bad breathing and i feel like i can't get enough air mainly when I am anxious. When i good no problems at all. When im well i feel theres nothing wrong with my... View more

Hi. Iv had anxiety for a few years. However last july it became alot worse. Suddenly i got bad breathing and i feel like i can't get enough air mainly when I am anxious. When i good no problems at all. When im well i feel theres nothing wrong with my lungs but when i am anxious I feel like my lungs are not working properly. Doctor keeps telling me it's anxiety as he has done a lung function test and scan and both were clear. Does anyone else know what I am talking about.

OneLifeOneChance1980 Hernia operation and Anxiety
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Hi my name is Stephen, I am trying to go for my 4th or 5th Attempt for Surgery on a Double Groin Hernia that I have had for approximately 61/2 years. I am not scared of anything going wrong however I have always been proud of not having broken bones ... View more

Hi my name is Stephen, I am trying to go for my 4th or 5th Attempt for Surgery on a Double Groin Hernia that I have had for approximately 61/2 years. I am not scared of anything going wrong however I have always been proud of not having broken bones and not having surgery, I don't want scar's On my body at all I am struggling with the idea of the surgeon wants me to stay in over night and that's not going to happen as I will walk out with out telling them. I don't want any after surgery pain as I am not nice to be around when I am not coping. I need this surgery however I also feel I would rather live with it than fix it. but it look revolting every time I get changed I am now 39 and hate this part of my life so much and wish I didn't have to go through it or exist. I have ADHD and major Anxiety

Guest_9043 Anxiety and high sensitivity.
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I'm just wondering if anyone else feels these things? I have an official diagnosis of anxiety, however I am also a highly sensitive person. It is actually my being or part of my being. Elaine Aron wrote an entire book about us. I am also an INFJ pers... View more

I'm just wondering if anyone else feels these things? I have an official diagnosis of anxiety, however I am also a highly sensitive person. It is actually my being or part of my being. Elaine Aron wrote an entire book about us. I am also an INFJ personality type. Being these two things makes it challenging to figure out which part of me is my diagnosis of anxiety? Is my anxiety cause by my personality type and being a highly sensitive person? These are questions on my mind. As I'm getting older my sensitivity is even more heightened. Unfortunately not a lot of people have much understanding around this very rare personality type nor being a highly sensitive person. It's been a very challenging life for me. I'm trying to find what makes me happy instead of being told for years what I'm meant to be doing. You need to get out more, you need to socialise, what do you love to do? It is like the majority of people find it hard to believe that sitting at home very quietly is what I like to do or that I like to have interesting conversations in the comfort of my own home. I don't like lathe crowds or noisy places. I get overwhelmed because I feel too much. It can be draining. Quietness and alone gives me time to recharge. Lately my tolerance of silly people has become basically zero. I can actually have severe physiological responses. I wish I could socialise more, it's just hard. Does anyone else go through this?

cc199918 Severe Anxiety and Caffeine..
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lately i have been having pretty bad anxiety, i haven’t been able to leave the house and see people or go places, i have anxiety all the time but lately it’s just been worse. i have also noticed when consuming caffeine, my anxiety symptoms worsen a l... View more

lately i have been having pretty bad anxiety, i haven’t been able to leave the house and see people or go places, i have anxiety all the time but lately it’s just been worse. i have also noticed when consuming caffeine, my anxiety symptoms worsen a lot! i feel very shaky and jittery throughout my whole body, i get random pains throughout my body also.. i had a V Energy Drink which is what led me to feel this way.. i usually drink coffee once a day but it doesn’t usually give me any symptoms like the energy drink did? anyone know why this might be or what i should do..? thanks.

Jmk22 Looking for some advice please...
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Hello, I was just wanting to get some advice from anyone. I have generalised anxiety and have had this for many years. I currently have an overseas trip booked with my husband and some friends for May this year. We are going to LA and Vegas. With all... View more

Hello, I was just wanting to get some advice from anyone. I have generalised anxiety and have had this for many years. I currently have an overseas trip booked with my husband and some friends for May this year. We are going to LA and Vegas. With all this recent coronavirus stuff happening it has peaked my anxiety something shocking. I already get anxious enough about leaving the country in general now adding this on top has made things so much worse. I was just wanting to know opinions on if we should replan our trip for the end of the year or if we should just go in May like planned? I have spoken to our travel agent and she has said right now we should be still ok to go but that could change. I have spoken with my friend about it and she is really pushing that we still go. She doesn't seem to get how this is all making me feel because she doesn't personally deal with anxiety in the way I do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks