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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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Guest_05915216 i don’t know
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i can’t sleep because i keep worrying and it makes me shake which causes me to be nauseous and eventually i vomit or pass out from exhaustion. i’m basically fine all day until i go to bed then my anxiety really hits me and i don’t really know why. if... View more

i can’t sleep because i keep worrying and it makes me shake which causes me to be nauseous and eventually i vomit or pass out from exhaustion. i’m basically fine all day until i go to bed then my anxiety really hits me and i don’t really know why. if anyone experiences this and has tips please lmk

lhr- Leadership Anxiety
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Hey there,I have inadvertently become the spokesperson for my entire student body, and I'm deathly afraid of the outcome. I launched a small scale investigation on some of the discrepancies occurring throughout leadership at my school, had a meeting ... View more

Hey there,I have inadvertently become the spokesperson for my entire student body, and I'm deathly afraid of the outcome. I launched a small scale investigation on some of the discrepancies occurring throughout leadership at my school, had a meeting with the principal to discuss my thoughts and findings, and found myself dissatisfied with the outcome. They deflected, shifted blame onto me, and overall did not answer any of my questions nor make any effort to take any action. I was livid and then found out more upsetting news which ended up snapping my final straw. I decided I wanted peaceful protest, and started planning for a walkout. I now have dozens of kids come up to me asking questions I don't have answers for, and it seems in the short amount of time it's been decided for, the news is spreading must faster than I intended. Most of them are on board, but the planned date is not for a while, and I know things will spread more. These people trust me to speak on behalf of them, to lead our cause, but I can't lie, I'm terrified. I don't mind being reprimanded for doing what I'm doing, but I am so worried others are going to get in trouble for something they didn't plan. I am sought out for guidance, answers and comfort, and I have to sit there and say words I don't believe. I know what I'm doing is right. I know what I'm doing will create the voice needed to cause the admin to take action, but damn it I'm terrified and have no idea how to manage it all. How do I manage all the stress? It has to happen I can't avoid it, but I'm so afraid of all the "what if's" in such an unusual situation.

Guest_10367 Perimenopause HELP
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Hi I was diagnosed with peri about 6 months ago because I started feeling tingling in my legs…. I have some irregular periods and ringing in my ears… my hormones were checked and showed peri. I lead a pretty healthy life and I workout 5 days per week... View more

Hi I was diagnosed with peri about 6 months ago because I started feeling tingling in my legs…. I have some irregular periods and ringing in my ears… my hormones were checked and showed peri. I lead a pretty healthy life and I workout 5 days per week doing CrossFit and so my strength is quite good however recently My muscles are getting quite sore and legs are heavy and hot at night and it seems to be my worst symptom …. My left leg is just bad and i am feeling quite panicked about it because I can’t see many people saying this happened for them and when I google it it says MS …. Am I going crazy? like is this normal !?i would love any reassurance from anyone experiencing this …. As I just feel likeim mental right nowhelp !!

Nice Loneliness
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My whole life changed 2.5 years ago. I went from a full house of people, plenty to do to the exact opposite. First time ever on my own and feeling very lonely. I have family and friends but the quiet of my home is deafening and I feel so alone and lo... View more

My whole life changed 2.5 years ago. I went from a full house of people, plenty to do to the exact opposite. First time ever on my own and feeling very lonely. I have family and friends but the quiet of my home is deafening and I feel so alone and lonely. I’m very much a people person

Aneeta-Karan Worried About My Cat’s Health
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It’s been two weeks since we brought home a new kitten to join our family. Our older cat, our world, still hasn’t fully accepted her, and, it’s been a tough time. The cat has stopped eating and barely drinks water now. I’m worried because she’s getti... View more

It’s been two weeks since we brought home a new kitten to join our family. Our older cat, our world, still hasn’t fully accepted her, and, it’s been a tough time. The cat has stopped eating and barely drinks water now. I’m worried because she’s getting weak,,, and I’m not sure what to do. We love her so much, but seeing her like this is breaking my heart. Please anyone suggest me some healthy cat food options that might help bring back her energy and appetite. Maybe something soft, nutritious, or homemade that your cats have liked?

Guest_10343 Finding My Own Path with Natural Well-being
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Hi everyone,I'm new here and feeling a bit nervous about posting, but I’ve been reading through some of your stories and feel a real sense of community. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in trying to navigate the ups and downs of my mental health... View more

Hi everyone,I'm new here and feeling a bit nervous about posting, but I’ve been reading through some of your stories and feel a real sense of community. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in trying to navigate the ups and downs of my mental health.For a long time, my journey with anxiety has felt like being caught in a storm. There are good days, of course, but on the bad days, it's hard to find my footing. Recently, I've started exploring some more natural and holistic ways to support myself, not as a replacement for professional help, which has been so important, but as something extra I can do for myself.It started with small things, like paying more attention to what I eat and noticing how it affects my mood. I’ve been trying to get out for a short walk every day, even when it feels like the last thing I want to do. It’s not a magic cure, but sometimes just feeling the sun or the breeze helps to quiet the noise in my head for a little while.I've also been trying to practice a bit of mindfulness. It feels a bit strange sometimes, just sitting and focusing on my breath, and my mind wanders a lot. But I'm learning to be gentle with myself about it. The goal isn't to be perfect, but just to give myself a few moments of calm.It can feel a bit isolating at times when you're trying to make these kinds of changes. I was wondering if anyone else here has explored more holistic or natural approaches alongside their other treatments? I’d love to hear about your experiences – what’s worked for you, what hasn’t, and how you stay motivated.It feels good to be taking these small, positive steps for myself. It’s a slow process, but for the first time in a while, I feel like I’m building a little toolkit of things that can help me through the tougher days. Thanks for reading.

Brookeashlea Serve anxiety please help I feel like giving up
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I had a massive panic attack in September on my mums birthday when I was driving to get her balloons to let go for her birthday as she passed away in June . I have been on antidepressants for 5 years due to having panic attacks . Haven’t had one sinc... View more

I had a massive panic attack in September on my mums birthday when I was driving to get her balloons to let go for her birthday as she passed away in June . I have been on antidepressants for 5 years due to having panic attacks . Haven’t had one since then after losing my mum I had it and haven’t been able to drive since . I finally went for a drive 30 minutes today in the car with my husband I couldn’t drive tho and I was getting all body sensations but they passed . My body tricks me with symptoms and I start freaking out something is wrong but it isn’t my mind won’t stop thinking so much . I can’t sleep without AirPods in and I’m doing mediation everyday affirmations everyday tapping therapy a week on a higher dose of meds I feel as everyday there is something I feel so anxious I don’t leave my house . Not my bed much .. my mind is constantly racing I try stay busy clean etc and build puzzles I write in a journal everyday . How do I make my mind know I’m okay and it to stop flight and fight response . I started walking everyday also .. it’s like nothing is working . The thoughts won’t stop and my body is always so restless and anxious it’s killing me and my life I wanna live again and not be scared and fear everything . I wanna feel normal again . It’s been two months … any help please I feel as I’m going crazy and will never be okay again .

mathsgod Nervous Voice
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hi, when I speak to people (close family and work colleagues), i suffer from what i call 'nervous voice'. this manifests itself as an inability to say 'hello' or 'how are you' and a broken nervous initial conversation. sometimes it settles down but a... View more

hi, when I speak to people (close family and work colleagues), i suffer from what i call 'nervous voice'. this manifests itself as an inability to say 'hello' or 'how are you' and a broken nervous initial conversation. sometimes it settles down but as i get older, 63, it seems to be getting worse. surprisingly, i get it when speaking to my loved ones! i can't say, 'i hope you have a nice day at school' (example only). i have had it all my life to some extent but i am only just looking at treatments! i am on an SSRI. i wondered if anyone else suffers from this and whether an SSRI has helped? i have only been on a small dose 4 weeks and moved up yesterday. thanks.

SB35 Shame spiral
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I am in a shame spiral after taking it way too far this weekend. I can’t sleep I’ve been drinking way too much much and I am so disappointed in myself. My anxiety is horrid and I cannot imagine feeling good any time soon. Why do I keep doing this to ... View more

I am in a shame spiral after taking it way too far this weekend. I can’t sleep I’ve been drinking way too much much and I am so disappointed in myself. My anxiety is horrid and I cannot imagine feeling good any time soon. Why do I keep doing this to myself. It’s a reoccurring issue every so often then I forget how bad I felt and do it again. I am not okay.

Mon013 Husband going on a overseas work trip
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Hi there, my husband is going overseas for work. He will be gone for 2 weeks. He only needs to do this once a year, but everytime is causes such awful anxiety the week leading up to it for myself. I am so concerned about something bad happening to hi... View more

Hi there, my husband is going overseas for work. He will be gone for 2 weeks. He only needs to do this once a year, but everytime is causes such awful anxiety the week leading up to it for myself. I am so concerned about something bad happening to him, or that we won't communicate well, that my anxiety will stay with me for the 2 weeks and that myself and the kids will miss him. I seem to count down the days even before he leaves. I am so frustrated with myself for not being able to get on top of it. My rational mind knows I am being irrational. But i can not seem to shake the thoughts. 2 weeks just seems like such a long time to me right now. Any advise or help would be so appreciated please.