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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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Kiah02 Terrified of vomiting
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Hi there I guess I'm just needing to get off my chest just how bad my anxiety has become over the fear of vomiting. I'm 28 and have 2 kids. I feel like it's been an issue for me for the last 3 years and it's just getting worse n worse. To the point I... View more

Hi there I guess I'm just needing to get off my chest just how bad my anxiety has become over the fear of vomiting. I'm 28 and have 2 kids. I feel like it's been an issue for me for the last 3 years and it's just getting worse n worse. To the point I get scared to take my kids out places in case they happen to get a tummy bug and then I get it too. It's literally ruining my life and theirs. If we do go out somewhere especially around other kids, I'm on edge for the next 2 days just waiting for them to get sick. It's been a long time since I've vomited but I still cant get past the fear. I panic thinking i cant breathe and i might die. I wonder about if i was to get sick how am i supposed to look after my kids. I want to be able to take them to fun places without this constant dread and panic. I have told some family about my issue but I don't think they understand just how bad it really is for me.

Billy_B Chest Pain on Palpitations.
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Hi Everyone - My first post here. I've had anxiety in the past but have a handle on it now, I think. Lately I've been having palpitations on exertion but mostly when I get a bit emotionally stressed or very excited . Palpitations don't bother me (now... View more

Hi Everyone - My first post here. I've had anxiety in the past but have a handle on it now, I think. Lately I've been having palpitations on exertion but mostly when I get a bit emotionally stressed or very excited . Palpitations don't bother me (nowadays) as I know they're just about always benign. I have been to the doctor and had an ECG, an exercise stress test and an Xray - all have returned normal results. My problem is sometimes I seem to have such a powerful palpitation that i get a short sharp pain in my chest. Nothing else, no dizziness etc. It's always on the Palpitation and goes as soon as the palp does. It's not real painful but certainly noticeable, a bit like a cramp feel that only lasts a second. I'm asking does anyone else experience the pain? I have a doc appt in a few days to discuss this as well. I'm cool with it if it's normal, but it's very disconcerting and seems to ramp up the anxiety even more = more palpitations. Thanks. Bill

Spud48 Face book - Would you post
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Hi, I am new to this forum, I have had Anxiety of on for long time. I never tell anyone that I have it as I feel week, Sometimes I think I would better off just letting the all of the people I know that i have it would somehow relieve the Stress . I ... View more

Hi, I am new to this forum, I have had Anxiety of on for long time. I never tell anyone that I have it as I feel week, Sometimes I think I would better off just letting the all of the people I know that i have it would somehow relieve the Stress . I would like to here other suffers thoughts on this issue? Also FB is very confusing for me sometimes and becomes a negative as i think everyone else has a great life and mine in shite.(I know this s not the case but its just the way i feel. Again what do others think of FB and is it worth it?? Spud

Taraaaxo Newbie who can't control this anxious feeling
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Hey guys, new to this site but unfortunetly not new to anxiety. ive had severe anxiety on and off since I was 23 and I'm now almost 32. it all started when I lost both my nan and Aunty within 4 years of each other. Ever since I have this feeling that... View more

Hey guys, new to this site but unfortunetly not new to anxiety. ive had severe anxiety on and off since I was 23 and I'm now almost 32. it all started when I lost both my nan and Aunty within 4 years of each other. Ever since I have this feeling that I'm going to die of something, anything that my brain thinks of in that moment. i have absolutely zero evidence of having anything wrong but I can't help but think of my own demise. i have three children and I feel like my anxiety got worse after having my last 6 months ago. Not sure what I'm after, maybe just to vent because my therapist is hopeless and speaks about herself and her life for 45 mins out of my hour appointment. thanks friends x

freshies Uncontrollable shakes when confronted
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For as long as i can remember i have always stuggled with these pesky shakes when faced with physical or even verbal confrontations. They often get so bad that the only way to handle them is by sitting down. For example, i was recently at a party and... View more

For as long as i can remember i have always stuggled with these pesky shakes when faced with physical or even verbal confrontations. They often get so bad that the only way to handle them is by sitting down. For example, i was recently at a party and my mate said that someone had just threatened them (it was over a stupid misunderstaning which was later resolved) so i went over to the person (who i had known for pretty much my whole life though we were not that close) and told him not to talk to my mate like that, immediately he was fired up and pushed me so i pushed him back and we had a very mild tussle which was quickly broken up. Straight after i was pulled away i began shaking intensely, people were saying things to me which i couldn't really understand, my face started twitching a bit and my voice went all trembly. i couldn't understand why it had happened and i was forced to sit down because my legs were shaking so severely. In situations following this with other poeple i have tried techniques like deep breathing and postitive self talk but neither reall seemed to help. If anyone has any tips on how to deal with ordeals such as this one so that i can stay level headed and confident, i would really appreciate hearing them. Sorry for rambling

FrancisB Anxiety and Me.
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Hello everyone. I have anxiety. I ran out of meds some months back and thought I could manage..and did ok for a while...but over the last month or so..it is really spiraling out of control. Sadly for me and those around me I get really angry when my ... View more

Hello everyone. I have anxiety. I ran out of meds some months back and thought I could manage..and did ok for a while...but over the last month or so..it is really spiraling out of control. Sadly for me and those around me I get really angry when my anxiety gets unbearable. I say horrible things. Well I mostly text horrible things. (coward that I am). I Damage relationships. I have an appointment with my gp this coming Friday....so thought I might hang out here to keep me grounded. I like to pretend that I’m fine most of the time.....but that doesn’t seem to be working too well for me. It is hard to find understanding in others who don’t get how horrible this feeling is...and I get that they don’t understand....but I feel a bit lonely and isolated right now. I know it will get better.....just not instantly. I need to not only take my meds but make some changes...

anxietycontrol99 Starting Full Time Work- Anxiety pulls me back
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Hi guys, I just wanted to post on here to see if anyone feels the same way, or has gone through this. I have had anxiety since a young age and I still really struggle with it to this day (I’m 19) I’m going to interviews at the moment to start a full ... View more

Hi guys, I just wanted to post on here to see if anyone feels the same way, or has gone through this. I have had anxiety since a young age and I still really struggle with it to this day (I’m 19) I’m going to interviews at the moment to start a full time traineeship for business administration. It’s something I want and should do, so I can be earning enough and completed some sort of study at the same time. However I get really anxious right before interviews and I don’t show up half of the time because I convince myself I don’t want to work full time. im worried about losing all of my spare time to work, and not having enough time to myself, with my partner and with my dog. I really value that spare time and it makes me anxious that I’m losing so much of it. has anyone gone through something similar to this? thank you x

gloria10 Anxiety from disagreements
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Hi, So I'm dealing with an issue at the moment and it has affected my anxiety. A consultant I spoke with recently was rude and a little hurtful to me the other day when I was trying to explain a situation at work. Even though I gave honest answers sh... View more

Hi, So I'm dealing with an issue at the moment and it has affected my anxiety. A consultant I spoke with recently was rude and a little hurtful to me the other day when I was trying to explain a situation at work. Even though I gave honest answers she got angry each time and I felt intimidated by her. The thing is I have to see her tomorrow and it is causing me anxiety. I guess it doesn't help I see her in a private room. It is to do with Centrelink so I know I have to go I'm just wondering if there is some advice of how to get through it, what has worked for you? I would give more detail I'm just a bit hesitant to put too much online. Gloria10

kned Eye contact issues
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I was wondering if others experience an inability to look people in the eye/make eye contact when in a conversation? Ive struggled with this all my life! While working, I learnt some ways to manage it better (so I didn't look like a complete weirdo) ... View more

I was wondering if others experience an inability to look people in the eye/make eye contact when in a conversation? Ive struggled with this all my life! While working, I learnt some ways to manage it better (so I didn't look like a complete weirdo) such as looking at a person's nose or forehead. However I still have so much trouble looking people in the eye when we are having a conversation (or at all). I can look my small children in the eye, but can't even look at my own parents or my husband when we are talking. I look everywhere but at the person's face, often looking at my fingers, or down, or all around. My husband and dad have both made comments about it recently. It's made me quite aware of it again. I feel so rude but the discomfort I feel with making eye contact, means I still struggle to change my ways. Im curious to know whether this is normal? Has anyone found a way to overcome this issue or at least improve it?

Busylife Newbie needs advice please
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Hi all. I'm unsure if this is the correct forum to place this? I was not able to find a forum specifically suited to my situation. Basically I have had a pretty rough 2 years within my government job which is a highly stressful role! Approx mid 2018 ... View more

Hi all. I'm unsure if this is the correct forum to place this? I was not able to find a forum specifically suited to my situation. Basically I have had a pretty rough 2 years within my government job which is a highly stressful role! Approx mid 2018 it all came to a head and I had three months off work on compensation diagnosed with an adjustment disorder. Anyhow moving forward I returned to work feeling A ok with clearance from my GP. Iv been back in my role since October 2018 and for the past couple of weeks iv felt myself declining back to how I felt when I went on work compo; emotional, sleep deprived, anxious, depressed etc etc. Now I'm thinking and feeling I no longer can perform my work duties as I once did and that this area of work is no longer for me. This hurts as Iv dedicated 10 years to my "dream job" and now I feel totally broken. My primary concern is how do I best manage this? I feel I cant go back to my GP or my manager after returning to work "fixed" and say oh I'm losing my shit again and need to leave etc. I feel I may have returned to early but it was because I thought I felt ok and was in a better place. Advice?

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