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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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Law92 Anxiety side effects
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Hi Just wondering does anyone else with anxiety experience profuse sweating on a daily basis? I find that I get hot very easily and start sweating even if it isn't hot, and can't sleep or relax if the air con isnt on. And some days are good, I'm happ... View more

Hi Just wondering does anyone else with anxiety experience profuse sweating on a daily basis? I find that I get hot very easily and start sweating even if it isn't hot, and can't sleep or relax if the air con isnt on. And some days are good, I'm happy as, and other days like today I feel like crap. Just feel really tired, hard to get out of bed, no motivation to do anything, feel nauseous and no appetite. The only thing that helps a little is eating high sugar high carb junk foods and sugary drinks. Would love to know others experiences. Thanks.

Boya Anxious about delayed recovery
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I had a prostrate operation 4 weeks ago. The doc said it went well but I do not Dee any improvement at all in my need to go to the toilet all the time. I am stressed about it. I don't see the specialist for another 4 weeks. How can I reduce this anxi... View more

I had a prostrate operation 4 weeks ago. The doc said it went well but I do not Dee any improvement at all in my need to go to the toilet all the time. I am stressed about it. I don't see the specialist for another 4 weeks. How can I reduce this anxiety in the mean time? This is my first post and am I doing it correctly?

Pureison Did I just have a Panic Attack today?
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Hello, Today, I went out with my dad to go to a local second hand shop. At the checkout I noticed as I was holding some books, I started shaking in my left hand and arm, I was confused because it wouldn't stop shaking and at first maybe it was to do ... View more

Hello, Today, I went out with my dad to go to a local second hand shop. At the checkout I noticed as I was holding some books, I started shaking in my left hand and arm, I was confused because it wouldn't stop shaking and at first maybe it was to do with books that I'm holding or maybe I didn't eat breakfast. I walked to the car and noticed that I was still shaking and this time as I gave my books to dad, my arm was shaking vigorously, it felt like I didn't know how to stop or even if I could stop shaking. I started breathing heavily as I was getting into the car, and it took quite a few moments to finally settle down, probably like 5 maybe 7 minutes? It felt like I couldn't really concentrate, and afterwards I wasn't really listening to what my dad was saying in the car, I couldn't stop thinking about what just happened. It was a very uncomfortable experience, and I felt silly for sobbing for no reason. It came on so suddenly, and I have no idea why. Should I see the Dr about this? Was I having a Panic Attack, because I never felt like chest pain or nausea while I was having this 'episode'. Should I keep an eye on it and wait and see if it happens again? I do remember that last year, I was out shopping with a friend and noticed my hand shaking suddenly, it wasn't as intense as today, but it was very weird and sudden. It stopped after a few minutes though. I'm just trying to figure out what happened today, and if I should be concerned. I can't stop thinking about it.

veghysterian Transitioning into University - My Anxiety Dilemma
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Hi Guys, first time posting after a long time lurking. I'm currently set to start University in two weeks, and while I understand that it's perfectly normal to be apprehensive about a big life shake up, at this point and time I don't feel like I'm eq... View more

Hi Guys, first time posting after a long time lurking. I'm currently set to start University in two weeks, and while I understand that it's perfectly normal to be apprehensive about a big life shake up, at this point and time I don't feel like I'm equipped to handle it. The prospect of a place I'm not familiar with in a city I hardly know is proving too much. I've struggled with social anxiety for the majority of my life and though I thought I was making progress my with therapist, the amount of sleep and hours spent worried about this is seriously making me reconsider. I recently decided to make a day trip down to the uni to take a guided tour, but I couldn't even make myself go - instead I ended up on the verge of a panic attack at the local library. Now Im second guessing if I'm even capable of doing this, and seriously contemplating withdrawing of pushing back my course. I feel horrible about myself, and can't help but compare myself to others on my situation who are taking it in stride. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Romy New nurse, crippling anxiety
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I haven’t posted on here for awhile as my anxiety has been managed and well under control for years now. I have just graduated nursing and last week I started my very first job in a graduate nurse program. I am on a medical/oncology ward, it is extre... View more

I haven’t posted on here for awhile as my anxiety has been managed and well under control for years now. I have just graduated nursing and last week I started my very first job in a graduate nurse program. I am on a medical/oncology ward, it is extremely busy and full on. I have had 2 shifts now that have been crazy and have really decreased my confidence. Today I had to call in sick because my anxiety had gotten absolutely debilitating. I can eat, I’m vomiting and I can’t stop crying because I feel like an absolute failure. I want to be a nurse, I got good grades throughout university and I loved my clinical placements. This transition however is huge and I don’t know how I am going to get through it. Any nurses out there who have a similar experience? Everyone tells me it’s normal to be anxious and cry when you first start nursing..but this is far more than that, I can’t cope.

jemma09 Health related anxiety.
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I've always been an anxious person and a hypochondriac. I become very anxious about my health whenever I feel unwell. In the last couple of months I had frequent headaches for about a month. My doctor thought it was tension headaches, as I have very ... View more

I've always been an anxious person and a hypochondriac. I become very anxious about my health whenever I feel unwell. In the last couple of months I had frequent headaches for about a month. My doctor thought it was tension headaches, as I have very tight muscles in my back too. A month goes by and I feel good. This last couple weeks I started getting them again, on and off. They are not severe, but are annoying in daily life. Sometimes I also feel light headed. I went to my doctor and they think it's anxiety. But they are sending me for an MRI just to make sure everything's going okay. My MRI is next week and I'm really worried that they might find a brain tumour or something. I keep looking up brain tumour symptoms on google and some of them say frequent headaches or balance issues. Obviously brain tumours are rare, but I don't want them to find anything. I'm not ready to die yet and there's so much more I want to do. The wait for the procedure and trying to get results is really hard. I just want to know what's happening to me, but I don't want it to be something bad. I have become so obsessed with researching symptoms and statistics, I keep annoying everyone in my life by talking about it consistently. It's extremely hard to stop thinking about it. Right now, I feel good. No headache, barely any light headedness. My doctor gave me muscle relaxants to try to relax my tense muscles, I feel like they made me worse because one of the side effects are dizziness. This morning I feel super dizzy, after resting I then felt better. Some days I feel okay. But every morning my first thought is that I hope I don't have a headache or feel lightheaded today. I'm only in my 20s, there's no history of brain tumours in my family. It's just very hard right now and I hate being so worried and obsessive about it. Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this.

Missy72 Relapse
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Hi About 4 months ago I was involved in a traumatic incident that created a lot of stress.... I’d been anxiety free for 8 years, living normally..& now I’m scared that this relapse is going to be permanent. I’m seeing a psychiatrist and a psychologis... View more

Hi About 4 months ago I was involved in a traumatic incident that created a lot of stress.... I’d been anxiety free for 8 years, living normally..& now I’m scared that this relapse is going to be permanent. I’m seeing a psychiatrist and a psychologist... I’m scared of medications and the side effects... I am taking them however & after an increase in dosage 2 days ago my brain feels weird and I’m extremely sad with suicidal thoughts. Is this normal

Red_flowers What daily activities does your anxiety affect
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Mine is starting to affect my driving. I know it’s all in my head and sometimes I can overcome it but it’s hard. My anxiety also gets in the way of other daily activities as well.

Mine is starting to affect my driving. I know it’s all in my head and sometimes I can overcome it but it’s hard. My anxiety also gets in the way of other daily activities as well.

TheBigBlue Freaking out - fear of male doctors & I have an appointment tomorrow
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Without going into detail, an incident with a male doctor when I was a child has resulted in a fear of male doctors well into my adulthood. I am female. My GP has now referred me to a psychiatrist as she feels a psychiatrist will be able to assess me... View more

Without going into detail, an incident with a male doctor when I was a child has resulted in a fear of male doctors well into my adulthood. I am female. My GP has now referred me to a psychiatrist as she feels a psychiatrist will be able to assess medication & doses better than she. Tonight I am really freaking out about alone in the room with a male doctor. I’ve googled him, & probably due to my anxiety have already decided I don’t like the look of him. We all know the joys of anxiety right???? I discussed my fear with the (female) psychologist in the appointment I had on Tuesday & she has given me some tips on how to prepare & what information I should consider discussing & what outcomes I am looking for. I have even resorted to asking my mother to come with me I am that terrified about it. She won’t come in the room but I feel better knowing she will be out in the waiting room. i know it’s a very last minute post, but if anyone has any advice please let me know. Thanks friends

Jitters_Jumps___Lurking_P Being lonely but too anxious and fearful to speak and hang out with others
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Hello there, I don't usually like to talk about my feelings but I'm so tired of being tied down by my depression and anxiety and I would like to try something different. I have a lot going on in my head but this current thread is about loneliness. Fo... View more

Hello there, I don't usually like to talk about my feelings but I'm so tired of being tied down by my depression and anxiety and I would like to try something different. I have a lot going on in my head but this current thread is about loneliness. For such a long time I've struggled trying talk to new people and make new friends and it makes me incredibly sad and makes me loath myself even more. University has just started. I've been a student for five years and have not made any friends no matter how hard I try. I've tried joining groups and I have attended multiple events but I always feel left out... do you ever feel like you could be surrounded by people be still feel alone? There are often days where there's a party / meet -up / game night and I won't go because I feel like I'm intruding or that they only have me around out of pity - I'm worried about what they think of me but I always wonder if anyone would notice if I never turned up again. My head swirls with paranoia, negative thoughts and horrific situations that could happen. There are also days were I wish so much that I could have the courage to approach people but no matter how hard I try my anxiety always gets the best of me. I fall into a horrible cycle that I can't get myself out of. It makes me feel horrible and I feel like I'll be alone for the rest of my uni life. I don't fit in with everyone else - I feel like people avoid me and want nothing to do with me even though I haven't even done anything. Is it my looks?? I know this way of thinking isn't healthy but I can't stop it. I'm stuck and feel like I'm drowning on my on unsaid words and missed time. Could anyone help me - I don't want to feel alone anymore.

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