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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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Nickim First post
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Dealing with a lot ATM , so hard over thinking everything. Small things seam huge I have a great family but, I can't burden them with my problems.

Dealing with a lot ATM , so hard over thinking everything. Small things seam huge I have a great family but, I can't burden them with my problems.

Adrianb Anxiety
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Hi my name is Adrian. I'm a 65 year old male. I currently work as a high school casual teacher which I have been doing since 2000. Before that I was a full time teacher for 15 years. My job can be very stressful at times and I have worked in many cha... View more

Hi my name is Adrian. I'm a 65 year old male. I currently work as a high school casual teacher which I have been doing since 2000. Before that I was a full time teacher for 15 years. My job can be very stressful at times and I have worked in many challenging schools. I was diagnosed with a G.A.D. (generalised anxiety disorder) over 10 years ago. The main symptoms I experience is a feeling of intense pressure behind my bottom row of teeth, almost as if some force from deep inside me is trying to escape. I know it sounds scary. If I allow myself to just experience this, parts of my face may twitch as well. I can control the twitching and most of the time I just ignore the "pressure" thing and get on with my life which is pretty active. I've described my symptoms to counsellors but they respond like they have never heard of anything like this before. I'm interested to know if anyone else has experienced or is experiencing anything like this before.

poipoi Need help working out whats wrong
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Hi, Since 5 days ago, i started to feel an uneasiness inside me. It started when I felt a numb/tingling sensation in the top left side of my head on Friday 2/8/19. I didn't think much about it but felt it the next day (Saturday 3/8/19) too, so I did ... View more

Hi, Since 5 days ago, i started to feel an uneasiness inside me. It started when I felt a numb/tingling sensation in the top left side of my head on Friday 2/8/19. I didn't think much about it but felt it the next day (Saturday 3/8/19) too, so I did what I i shouldn't have done and googled the symptoms and the first thing that came up was early signs of MS (multiple sclerosis). I remember when I read that my entire body felt shivers and a sudden rush of blood go through it. The tingling/numbness settled by night but when I was in bed I felt it again around the ears too. By Sunday 4/8/19 most of the symptoms had settled but an uneasiness kept lingering in me. On Monday 5/8/19 morning when I got to work, that uneasiness had worsened and I felt a what I think is anxiousness. This worsened throughout the day and I felt alot of nervous energy coming out of me. I also noticed my appetite was reduced and my brain was foggy. I saw a GP that afternoon as I was worried about these new sensations who told me I was stressed and ordered some blood tests for my fatigue. Tues 6/8/19 - again felt very overwhelmed, sad, teary, nauseous and less appetite. Also fatigued and tired. Wed 7/8/19 - similar to the day before, started to get the tingling above the left eye again but only for an hour or so. Still feeling fatigued despite 9hours of sleep on average most nights and no trouble sleeping. Today I also started to feel a hot burning sensation in my left shin which started around lunch and no more by night time. I noticed my heart rate too despite just sitting at rest. I saw another GP that night who gave me medication - I didn't think I needed it as I was sleeping really well but took it that night. Thurs 8/8/19 - woke up uneasy and all throughout the morning. Got to work at 12pm today and had a strong panick/anxious semi breakdown to my colleagues. After that, symptoms settled. Most nights I feel good, about 80% better as I am with my wife and I have spoken to her about this. I have spoken to my colleagues and friends about this too. I have never felt this sensation or feeling before so I am worried and not sure 1. what I am experiencing, 2. why it came on suddenly and 3. how to deal with it. I feel this is affecting my life in all aspects. I am 35, and in a very exciting stage of life with a new house, baby coming in Dec, my business is going well, and im completing post-graduate studies too.

Mandalee Scared my Children are going to get really sick and die..
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Hi all, This is probably more for all the Parents out there.. Have any of you experienced extreme anxiety when your child gets sick with a cold/flu, tummy bug and especially Fever? As soon as one of my girls get a slight temp my body and mind goes in... View more

Hi all, This is probably more for all the Parents out there.. Have any of you experienced extreme anxiety when your child gets sick with a cold/flu, tummy bug and especially Fever? As soon as one of my girls get a slight temp my body and mind goes into melt down almost, the fear that it's something so serious they will die is so overwhelming. One common virus that my daughter picked up lasted just over 2 weeks.. I was that scared she seen 4 doctors because I was sure there was something more wrong. She is fine now but I was so sure I was constantly checking her temperature and getting her to take deep breaths so I could hear that she can breath fine. I get so angry at myself at the same time though because I know it's not good for my children to see this as they will be more prone to suffering the same way. And then I also get scared because you hear people say that if you keep thinking the same thing you can make it happen so I not only get scared something is wrong I also get scared that it will happen because I am thinking it. I just want to be the best mum I can be and have me children live healthy happy lives I jump and freak out as soon as something seems a little off course.. Does anybody else feel this way and do you have any coping mechanisms? I have not long been put on anti anxiety medication so I am hoping they will really start to make a difference soon. Thanks Mandalee

Sylvia770 Quitting job due to anxiety - what now?
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Hey guys - this is my first time posting so I am really nervous. To set the scene - I am a young woman in her early-mid 20's and have struggled getting and holding down a job my whole adult life. I have had anxiety since I was a child and suffered fr... View more

Hey guys - this is my first time posting so I am really nervous. To set the scene - I am a young woman in her early-mid 20's and have struggled getting and holding down a job my whole adult life. I have had anxiety since I was a child and suffered from depression as a teenager. I am also both shy and introverted. I recently quit a job I had in finance in a customer service role as I just could not stand it anymore, only to walk into another job in finance that's main focus is on selling a financial product. As most of you can imagine, when you're shy, anxious and introverted any job that involves excessive customer contact is the equivalent of hell on earth. I've only worked this job for a week and am already getting heart palpitations every morning I wake up for work. I'm even anxious about working on the days I am not working. As I have substantial savings from my previous job, I have decided to prioritise my mental health and quit today. The only thing is - I don't know where to next. I am close to finishing a bachelor's degree in health science but don't have any other qualifications. I have around 3 years of general admin experience, but no real technical skills. Has anyone been in a similar position before? Moreover - has anyone been able to find a part time or full time job that doesn't exasperate your anxiety? I am just looking for ideas and a little guidance.

Harrysmum FEAR OF CARDIAC ARREST
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Hey, I’m a 24yo i suffer from panic attacks and have so since I was 15, I have been on medication since I was 18, fast forward 6 years they have lost there effectiveness, I have severe panic attacks, scared of getting the flu and dieing, but my main ... View more

Hey, I’m a 24yo i suffer from panic attacks and have so since I was 15, I have been on medication since I was 18, fast forward 6 years they have lost there effectiveness, I have severe panic attacks, scared of getting the flu and dieing, but my main issue is FEAR OF CARDIAC ARREST! I have upped my dose last week, This fear has only been about for around 5 months, I hardly leave my house because of the fear of collapsing and dieing! I won’t go out unless I have my partner with me, he can’t leave me home either because I’ll freak out, he’s my safety net at the moment ive been to the hospital for my panic attacks obviously & they did blood tests and a EKG and said it was all perfectly normal, I know deep within that it’s highly unlikely for me to have a cardiac arrest, but this fear just takes over, and my best friend google (yes I know, I shouldn’t) doesn’t help with more information on cardiac arrests other then, “it happens at any age, anywhere and to anyone, even the healthy young ones” like obviously, BUT how often!? How often does a 24yo with low blood pressure, low cholesterol, a smoker, no known heart related issues in my family history in Australia? Rare right? Yes. But HOW RARE?! Rare as in 2/3 a week? 1 a year? It’s a constant thought all day everyday I’m exhausted! I’m emotionally & psychically drained. Also I do see two different psychologists, none seem to be helping me with this. They just tell me everything I already know really.. Thanks for reading guys!!! Looking forward to all your replied & help

MindfulWorrior Lost and need help - My child’s anxiety is increasing
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Hi everyone my child has shown anxiety type symptoms since our family decided to relocate from the country and family to the city for better schooling opportunities. Started with not wanting to move and then not attending school or sport after school... View more

Hi everyone my child has shown anxiety type symptoms since our family decided to relocate from the country and family to the city for better schooling opportunities. Started with not wanting to move and then not attending school or sport after school. OCD has started with washing hands after any use of hands and asking if everything will be okay every five minutes. Always worried about death and any feelings, pains, niggles or actions could cause death. Feels dizzy all the time during the day and constantly says there are pains in the knees and chest. I have engaged GP, psychologist and kinesiologist and used typical meditation apps. The symptoms come and go in waves but seem to have gone to a new level and are disrupting school, sport and sleep. I haven’t mentioned it all or the worst of it, but wife and I are feeling lost, tired and not sure what to do from this point on. Appreciate some feedback on what to do and not what to say......

Cas7 Agoraphobia?
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A few years ago I went to Africa for a month and had a really hard time-- nothing actually happened, but I felt isolated and alone and so low that I just didn't know what to do with myself. When I came home I developed this irrational fear of travel,... View more

A few years ago I went to Africa for a month and had a really hard time-- nothing actually happened, but I felt isolated and alone and so low that I just didn't know what to do with myself. When I came home I developed this irrational fear of travel, at first anywhere outside of my home state, though I've started to be able to comprehend other countries and states now. I always just described myself as an intensely associative person because it doesn't take me more than one or two bad emotional times to associate negative emotions with certain places or people. In the last year though it's gotten worse, to the point where sometimes I hit a spiral and I can't move. The best I can describe it is that it's like all the brakes are going on in my head and I just need to stay exactly where I am and not think and not move and just try to feel okay. Nowhere feels safe for me right now. I have beautiful friends and family and all of them are scary, because nothing seems to ease this insane anxiety and depression. I've struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life, but this is something else and it's getting worse. I wake up and I'm scared. I don't go home because my home is not an emotionally safe space. I don't really feel like I have a home, just because my brain won't let me. I can't hold down a job because I associate it with negative emotions and my most recent job I had to leave because I kept almost having panic attacks at the idea that I had to stay in that space where I didn't feel safe for a few hours. I've started university and I'm scared I'm going to drop out because the campus has started to scare me. My doctor said something about 'mild agoraphobia' and it was the first time I'd ever heard of it outside an extreme 'scared of outside' kind of way. I don't know what to think, but I'm looking for anything and everything to try and take a step in the right direction. Please help.

JK113 Scared that my intrusive thoughts will ruin my life
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Recently (late May) my Harm OCD has returned but this time it’s been a lot worse because it’s been in conjunction with me feeling depressed after my best friend of 2 1/2 years cut contact with me and so I began feeling apathetic which only added to m... View more

Recently (late May) my Harm OCD has returned but this time it’s been a lot worse because it’s been in conjunction with me feeling depressed after my best friend of 2 1/2 years cut contact with me and so I began feeling apathetic which only added to my worry because I thought I was becoming emotionless and didn’t care about those around me anymore. And I get scared because I’ll have these thoughts than cheer up a few minutes later and worry that I’m a psycho whose just tricked themselves and family members into thinking they have ocd and because I’ve been snappy lately I’ve worried that means I’ll act on these thoughts. I’ve been googling profiles of a psychopath/assessments and than I worry cause than I convince myself that it’s a possibility even though everyone around has said I’d never do anything. And my psychologist I’ve been wanting to see isn’t available till September. I’m only 19 and I have so much I want to do a lot with my life but I feel like these intrusive thoughts are just going to drag me down and that I’ll just become a panicky nutcase with very little quality of life.

Neopopulas Its just been a tough week. (Maybe a vent)
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This is my first post here but i have been lurking around for awhile and after this last week, sitting here reading through things, i felt like i just wanted to say something, anything.. Even if it comes off a bit like venting too much which i don't ... View more

This is my first post here but i have been lurking around for awhile and after this last week, sitting here reading through things, i felt like i just wanted to say something, anything.. Even if it comes off a bit like venting too much which i don't like doing. I guess a little bit of background, i'm 35, male and have been dealing with or suffering from some from of mental health issue for as long as i can remember. Starting when i was about 13 but not fully diagnosed until i was in my twenties. Prior to being diagnosed most of the time it was the normal, typical reactions that i'm sure most kids got at that age. I was eventually diagnosed with, well just a slew of things, mixed anxiety disorder with depressive episodes and panic attacks, and add in a personality disorder or two (OCPD) and you can no doubt guess things can get a bit tricky for me. Since i have had probably two jobs in my entire life, both of which were basically given to me by family members and neither of which lasted more than 8 months, combined with no real highschool education job hunting is a struggle, to say the least. I have dealt with centrelink on and off for years, but its been getting progressively harder and thats where i am left now. After a very tough week or two. I understand why centrelink operates the way it does and i don't blame the workers, they have been almost universally polite and considerate but this last couple of weeks has me at wits end. I have been with job service provider and on newstart for awhile now and my attempts at getting a medical exemption have been trying. My psychiatrist wrong a letter explaining the situation, i submitted it, but of course when you have to call, two and a half hours on hold and i'm told i need the centrelink form, i guess my Psych was wrong there, so I wait a fortnight and try again, get the certificate from my Psych, try again - three hours this time - and i'm declined again, because you can't get a temporary exemption for a marked 'permanent condition. But we're not at the stage where i can be looking at a disability pension, we still have a ways to go before then.. Its just frustrating when you're honest and do everything right and it still doesn't work out. I'm not sure if i should.. maybe not lie, but at least tweak the forms to get what i need.. its like, in trying to not exploit the system i have made life harder for myself. Maybe i should just go for DSP, it seems like their goal sometimes. Thanks for listening..

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