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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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Pete2376 Health Anxiety
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Any little physical thing that happens to me, I get a panic attack thinking it's the worst and then my heart races and get into a anxiety attack. Small things like a pimple will have me thinking it's leading to cancer etc. Why am I like this. Yes, I'... View more

Any little physical thing that happens to me, I get a panic attack thinking it's the worst and then my heart races and get into a anxiety attack. Small things like a pimple will have me thinking it's leading to cancer etc. Why am I like this. Yes, I've had incredibly heavy period and it did traumatise me but could it be the reason. Is there anything that I can take besides valium that is natural and works instantly to calm me? Please help, need some advice to make me stronger, I am so mentally weak.

TessAnne Fast heartbeat
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I recovered from severe anxiety from intrusive & scary thoughts that I knew was ridiculous but I couldn't stop them. I had a very fast heart beat especially at night in bed! My heart beat was pounding part of the time! This went on for 6 weeks! I hav... View more

I recovered from severe anxiety from intrusive & scary thoughts that I knew was ridiculous but I couldn't stop them. I had a very fast heart beat especially at night in bed! My heart beat was pounding part of the time! This went on for 6 weeks! I have been told by 3 Doctors that my heart is alright as it's caused by anxiety. I had an ECG, an Ultrasound & blood test which are all normal. I have very bad Cardio anxiety as I am worried that my heart will still be damaged or strained from the 6 weeks. I don't want a heart attack down the track! Has anyone had heart racing or pulpitations for this long?

Belle1984 Support and help needed
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Hi, not sure here or how to start. My current situation has for the most larr ruined my life and in the last year I’ve developed several mental health conditions because of it including general anxiety disorder, chronic anxiety and panic disorder. I’... View more

Hi, not sure here or how to start. My current situation has for the most larr ruined my life and in the last year I’ve developed several mental health conditions because of it including general anxiety disorder, chronic anxiety and panic disorder. I’ve always been anxious and in and out of depression having been through a lot in my life since a child but I’ve always pushed through. But this time I’m struggling. About a year and a half ago I met the love of my life online. I was never someone who believed in this sort of stuff but it happened. My issue is I haven’t flown in over 11 years and I am terrified. I have a vestibular hyperfunction disorder that causes me vertigo and I can’t handle motion or force so my fear of flying because of it got really bad. I’ve missed a few flights because of it. I used to only be scared of take off but now I fear everything and get scared that I’ll feel stuck and claustrophobic and have a full on panic attack on the plane or at the airport and won’t be able to calm myself down. I don’t want to be a burden on the crew but I want to fight the fear so badly and do it! I wake up constantly in panic and at times can’t sleep, morning time is the worst. I replay all these things in my head and hat can go wrong and most of the time feel so unworthy. I feel so much shame and look around at other people who can fly so easily or go into tunnels and it makes me so sad. I just cry and ask myself what’s wrong with me, why am I like this. Where did my old self go. I used to be so much stronger than this. At a point where I don’t know what to do. it’s like I know I have to do this, but I don’t know how I’ll do it. I don’t know how I’ll go to the airport do all the airport stuff and sit and wait to board. The anticipation kills me. I have been prescribed Valium but worried it won’t do much. how are these things doable for someone like me? I’ve read so many forums and talked to so many people with the same fears but I feel like I’m the worst at this. The flight is a long one and I’ll be alone which scares me even more. I don’t know what to anymore I’m just so sad and defeated by this.

Guest_59121300 School problem
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Hey everyone,I am currently studying at a “elite” high school in sydney (year8). I transferred from an anglican co ed school last year to a all boys school this year and I hate it here. I have tried talking to my parents to consider letting me move b... View more

Hey everyone,I am currently studying at a “elite” high school in sydney (year8). I transferred from an anglican co ed school last year to a all boys school this year and I hate it here. I have tried talking to my parents to consider letting me move but due to JUST joining my school, they told me to try a term. Now the term is over and i tried talking to them however all they do is get mad and tell me to try more, i dont even get that. I feel so bad and want to move so bad i just fake sick all of the time to get out of mandatory sports (4hrs a week + saturday sport) and sometimes i just skip the school day as a whole. I have no friends at this school because i have just joined. What do i do??????

Need_Help_Pls Sexual Dysfunction and anxiety are wrecking my marriage
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Where to start…. I am in my mid 40’s, married, with two small kids under 8. I have a history of chatting online, including chats of a sexual nature, but have not done this since before my wife and I got together 12+ years ago. We do not have a great ... View more

Where to start…. I am in my mid 40’s, married, with two small kids under 8. I have a history of chatting online, including chats of a sexual nature, but have not done this since before my wife and I got together 12+ years ago. We do not have a great sex life and I have resulted to occasionally watching porn instead of trying to engage in sex with my wife. I recently chatted innocently to someone I used to chat sexually with, and my wife is understandably pissed. We discussed what’s going on and think counseling could be best for me to help me get to the root of the issue and try to build her trust in me back up. My query is, who would be best placed to help me?

Beaser Trying to please everyone and it backfiring.
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Hi and my best wishes to all. I was wondering if people have had the experience of saying yes to things or no out of trying to please people and also because its easier than having to explain yourself. I had said yes to a camping trip but had reserva... View more

Hi and my best wishes to all. I was wondering if people have had the experience of saying yes to things or no out of trying to please people and also because its easier than having to explain yourself. I had said yes to a camping trip but had reservations and ended up pulling out. My friend isnt to happy with me because of it. Hes been a good mate but i just couldnt handle the pressure and anxiety that had built up . Sometimes i find covering for my anxiety causes me to even lie about what is going on for me ,.I pride myself on my honesty and hate that this happens. Im just wondering about others similar experiences.Best wishes Beaser

Guest_44066160 Anxiety disorders and depression
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Tw: anxiety and delression Hi. As far back as I remember I've always had a bit of anxiety and social anxiety. Recently I've gone through anxiety disorder and it's none stop and also a bit from genetics. I've gone to about 4 psychology sessions and wh... View more

Tw: anxiety and delression Hi. As far back as I remember I've always had a bit of anxiety and social anxiety. Recently I've gone through anxiety disorder and it's none stop and also a bit from genetics. I've gone to about 4 psychology sessions and what my biggest issue is the thoughts that come with the anxiety. Last year I had depression, I don't have it anymore but now when I get anxious my brain goes, "you can't live like this", "what if it gets too much", "death is the only option." And I'm secure enough in myself to know I would never do anything, but I'm wondering if people get similar thoughts? Bc apart of my brain goes, well that's the only answer but I know it's not and so I'm also wondering if these thoughts are happening because of the depression I had last year? Bc a part of me worries why I am getting these thoughts, are they normal? The anxiety itself is liveable, it's the thoughts that are too much and make my anxiety worse and my psychologist tells me I need to not run away from the thoughts but I get scared thinking about them.

Daisy2026 Constant guilt and don’t know how to just be
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I have this constant urge to be doing something, being better, or my mind is always racing off to somewhere else. I have a constant feeling of guilt. No matter what time doing I feel like I should be doing more, or less or not at all. It’s a constant... View more

I have this constant urge to be doing something, being better, or my mind is always racing off to somewhere else. I have a constant feeling of guilt. No matter what time doing I feel like I should be doing more, or less or not at all. It’s a constant state of contradictory and guilt roll around in my mind and stomach. I can never just be, enjoy a quiet day at home? Guilt I’m not doing more, or I’ve wasted time/days. It’s like a constant spiral that’s killing the joy within my life. I feel like I should be racing around constantly. Only time I don’t feel it is if I’m super within work but when I have moments work gets in the way of family needs then I feel that guilt. It’s sending me insane. The feeling of not right or guilt. I feel exhausted but a constant buzz of push push push!? What is this? Does anyone else feel this or had experience with it

CMF Dear Anxiety
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At times I tell my anxiety to stop, go away, leave me alone. I thought it might be good to put it into a post. Feel free to write your own letter. Dear anxiety,I've has enough of you & you need to leave. I am a strong, confident, positive person & yo... View more

At times I tell my anxiety to stop, go away, leave me alone. I thought it might be good to put it into a post. Feel free to write your own letter. Dear anxiety,I've has enough of you & you need to leave. I am a strong, confident, positive person & you come in & try to take it away. You always pounce when I'm a little vulnerable & you just keep pick, pick, picking at me until my thoughts go round in circles. Well, you won't win. I know your game & I'm not playing.Go back into your little hole, you won't get the better of me Cmf

Dana J Feeling sick most of the day
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I've had extreme anxiety for months now and panic attacks. I'm getting help from a GP and a psychologist but what gets me is that I am almost constantly nauseous - that's how I experience anxiety. I'm on strong anti-nausea but it sucks struggling to ... View more

I've had extreme anxiety for months now and panic attacks. I'm getting help from a GP and a psychologist but what gets me is that I am almost constantly nauseous - that's how I experience anxiety. I'm on strong anti-nausea but it sucks struggling to eat. I was overweight and now I'm at my goal weight but boy do I miss being fat and happy. Anyone else have similar symptoms?

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