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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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Laus Throwing up anxiety attack
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Hi guys, i have server anxiety and often throw up us a result when i have an attack. The only way to stop it is if i make myself sleep and even sometimes that doesn't work. Does anyone have any tips on trying to ease the anxiety before it even gets t... View more

Hi guys, i have server anxiety and often throw up us a result when i have an attack. The only way to stop it is if i make myself sleep and even sometimes that doesn't work. Does anyone have any tips on trying to ease the anxiety before it even gets to the point of me being sick? Any advice would be great.

ElifAriadne GAD diagnosis
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I have been recently diagnosed with GAD. I didn't actually know what this was until I did some research after being diagnosed and realised it perfectly describes the terror I have been living in for the last 10 months, and to a lesser extent the anxi... View more

I have been recently diagnosed with GAD. I didn't actually know what this was until I did some research after being diagnosed and realised it perfectly describes the terror I have been living in for the last 10 months, and to a lesser extent the anxiety I have experienced over the last 10 years. I thought I just suffered from a specific phobia, but it does make sense as there are also several other triggers to my anxiety and panic attacks. I also have phobias/depression, which are tied in with the generalised anxiety. It is horrible. I don't know how to go about this: do I tell my close friends, my work, etc? It really makes every day things unbearable for me and what gave me the courage to go to a GP about how I was feeling was the depression and suicidal thoughts that I have been having as a result, which have developed over the past few months. I have panic attacks at least once a day, they are triggered so easily, even by just consuming, intrusive, racing thoughts in my mind. I am starting treatment with a psychologist next week, so I will see how that goes. I just want to know how to deal with this constant anxiety that is now combined with depression, it is so horrible I would not wish this upon anyone. I get so anxious and depressed sometimes as I feel like I will never be free from this. I make life so much harder for my loved ones, I just want to be back to normal again.

Parwana Over Thinking Every Single Thing
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Over thinking everything. Thats how it all starts. Anxiety. Iv had it for 9 years now. I'm sick. Trying to fight an invisible battle every second of my life that no one can see. You think about something so small and insignificant so much that I turn... View more

Over thinking everything. Thats how it all starts. Anxiety. Iv had it for 9 years now. I'm sick. Trying to fight an invisible battle every second of my life that no one can see. You think about something so small and insignificant so much that I turns into this heavy rock on your chest . Your hands start to ache, your heart is pounding 200 miles an hour and you worry what the people around you are thinking as its happening. You keep it to your self because your think no one understands or cares. everyone else is so happy, so motivated about life, so joyful. And then there is you. Who can't get out of bed. who hates washing dishes. Then everything just falls out of place. So much worry and sadness from over analysing things. I would like to people who understand. who are on the same boat. who understand the pain and worry.

Freya10 Moving and feeling overwhelmed anxiety
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Hi all, Thanks for your time. I need some advice. We used to live in an area for 8 years and had to sell our house. We moved to a rental down in a much quieter seaside town where it's sleepy except tourist season. 40 mins away We have a 7 and 4 year ... View more

Hi all, Thanks for your time. I need some advice. We used to live in an area for 8 years and had to sell our house. We moved to a rental down in a much quieter seaside town where it's sleepy except tourist season. 40 mins away We have a 7 and 4 year old and my husband has to travel over an hour too and from work each day. We are looking at moving back to where we used to live for closer for my husband for work, more opportunity for me when i start work full time next year. And give the kids more opportunity in general with more things around them. My son has also started a sport down our old way (which is 40mins travel) to and from each week and its not available any closer so it's making it a long day and night after school. The thing is when we look at it all on paper it seems sensible to move back and family is down that way too. When i think about really doing it and sorting school and kinder it makes me freak out a little. I'm just so scared of making the wrong choice for the kids and pulling them out of where they have been used too with school and kinder. It's a big deal to get used to a new house and new school and somewhat a new area. we have also seen the perfect house we would love to rent (if we get it) but it we do get it we could be moving in a months time! I was thinking of just traveling back to the kids school and kinder until we get settled but not sure if i should... Even though it's 40mins back down the road why does it feel so big!? I feel like i can't make a decision anymore.

Guest_672 Stress!!!!!!
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I get stressed then my dog gets stressed then i get stressed seeing my dog stressed then my dog gets even more stressed then im beyond stressed and feel like the worst mother in the world

I get stressed then my dog gets stressed then i get stressed seeing my dog stressed then my dog gets even more stressed then im beyond stressed and feel like the worst mother in the world

gdubbs Anxiety and overthinking dating and new relationships
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I have been someone who's always overanalysed situations and overthought everything, eventually leading to a lot of anxiety. While this has always affected me on the academic front, lately I've found myself overthinking majorly when it comes to datin... View more

I have been someone who's always overanalysed situations and overthought everything, eventually leading to a lot of anxiety. While this has always affected me on the academic front, lately I've found myself overthinking majorly when it comes to dating people. I've had a few horrible relationships, which definitely makes me feel paranoid and cynical about things. Recently I met a guy off tinder, and while I didn't expect much from the app, he turned out to be really nice, and we've been seeing each other for about more than 2 months now. And while I'm really happy when I'm around him and we have a really good time, and he seems very genuine and affectionate towards me, once I'm by myself and back to my routine, instead of looking forward to the next date I just get really anxious about things, about whether he likes me as much as I like him, whether he might be sleeping with other girls even though he said he doesn't use tinder. I keep thinking he's going to get sick of me soon and probably just ghost me. I'm constantly reading too much into each text he sends me, wondering why he doesn't reply sooner (despite the fact that he told me he barely texts people). The thing that worries me the most is that he's going to eventually see through these insecurities/paranoia and think I'm too much to handle. I don't want to ruin something possibly great with all these negative thoughts but I just can't keep a handle on it. Please help me out, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Dee_Junum Anxiety and severe dizziness
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I am a 27 year old female hoping that others out there have felt or are feeling the same as i am right now. For the past 6 months i have had extreme dizziness, headaches, nausea, stomach pains, fatigue, constantly thinking and been in and out of doct... View more

I am a 27 year old female hoping that others out there have felt or are feeling the same as i am right now. For the past 6 months i have had extreme dizziness, headaches, nausea, stomach pains, fatigue, constantly thinking and been in and out of doctor surgeries. My blood tests, Ct scans and ultrasounds all come back normal with no signs of bad physicsl health. Why am i feeling like this? I recently saw a therapist and she has told me I am suffering from depression and anxiety. Could these symptoms I am feeling be only related to depression and anxiety? Has anyone else out felt these symptoms? I feel like i am going crazy and no one is believing that i am feeling these symptoms. Any advice or stories would be greatly appreciated!

Booklover17 Hyperventilation whilst sleeping
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Has anyone else experienced huperventilation whilst sleeping? I have been under some stress and last night I woke up hyperventilating and could not calm down for a while. The only thing that worked was doing that technique where you squeeze your hand... View more

Has anyone else experienced huperventilation whilst sleeping? I have been under some stress and last night I woke up hyperventilating and could not calm down for a while. The only thing that worked was doing that technique where you squeeze your hands into a fist etc. has anyone else been in this situation?

Booklover17 Not looking forward to anything
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Hi everyone, I just wondered if anyone is in this situation or has been in the past? I have had a tough couple of weeks and now I am in the mindset of being down all the time, not looking forward to anything and not wanting to speak to anyone. I do s... View more

Hi everyone, I just wondered if anyone is in this situation or has been in the past? I have had a tough couple of weeks and now I am in the mindset of being down all the time, not looking forward to anything and not wanting to speak to anyone. I do see a psychologist, I do get anxiety and depression. I would just love to hear from someone who has been through it, who understands. Thank you

lucy_de I don't really know what's wrong?
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I'll start with the fact that I'm a teen, so part of me thinks this just all a part of 'growing up' but the other part of me isn't so sure. Ive been feeling like this since about three years ago but I've noticed its worsened this year. I just have so... View more

I'll start with the fact that I'm a teen, so part of me thinks this just all a part of 'growing up' but the other part of me isn't so sure. Ive been feeling like this since about three years ago but I've noticed its worsened this year. I just have some symptoms I guess I'll list off in the hope that someone will have an idea on why I feel like this and maybe give some help? iI'm desperate ahhh. I've been feeling VERY tired this year, like an abnormal amount. I sleep a good amount each night (6-8 hours) but yet it feels like everything takes so much effort and that I've been just living life on auto-pilot. Its super hard to get out of bed in the morning just thinking about the day ahead. I'm drained by the end of each day even though they don't consist of tiring activities if that makes sense? I'm always nervous? I think this one is overthinking honestly. Like my friend will shift their tone in a conversation and I'll start stressing out thinking thoughts of "are they mad" "is there going to be a fight" when there never is? I just always seem to have these thoughts like something is bound to go wrong that's triggered by the tiniest things or when nothing's wrong at all. I never want to go out. Whenever my friends talk about hanging out or making plans, I FREAK out, I get super nervous, like 'about to ride a roller coaster' nervous and i want to curl up into a ball. I just want to isolate myself whenever I can and hate the thought of going out now. Well actually, I always want to curl up into a ball. Its not that I want to d*e its just want to not have to deal with the stress? I can't even do little things without freaking out anymore like asking a retail worker where something is or ordering food, let alone big things like making plans. I dunno I just feel numb too. im probably just freaking out right now and will regret this tomorrow morning but I still need to share. I haven't told anyone about any of this because I fear my friends and family won't look at me the same. More so my friends as sometimes they don't take mental illness seriously. My family says things like "if you need to talk we're here" and I know they mean it I just can't, im scared they'll just brush it off or freak out, they've been through a lot. I recently discovered this website and just needed to say what's on my mind. So if you took the time to read this thank you so much I appreciate it a ton and hope it made sense. My love goes out to anyone who feels the same