Anxiety

Rabbit caught in the headlights - too afraid to move on with life

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Hi I'm Laura and I'm new to BB. The bad - I had a traumatic year last year in which I was made redundant, suffered workplace issues, broke up from a long term relationship and returned back to Sydney after a failed move overseas. The good - I came ho... View more

Hi I'm Laura and I'm new to BB. The bad - I had a traumatic year last year in which I was made redundant, suffered workplace issues, broke up from a long term relationship and returned back to Sydney after a failed move overseas. The good - I came home, rebuilt my life and have got to a place where I thought things would be OK... lovely house, great job, amazing new man (who's moving interstate in Oct but that's another story). But it's not enough, I still feel sad and fed up often. Even as I write this I'm fed up hearing my own story, it occupies my thoughts constantly. To the point where I've been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, have medication and a counsellor. I've suffered from low mood my whole life but this is a new level, it's been a very long time since I've truly felt like myself. Anyway, I'm starting to feel a little better of late (I've spent the best part of the year floating along, amazed sometimes that I'm still able to 'do life' and that people want to be around me). I feel like it's time to move on and get myself back, and by doing this I'm thinking I might quit my job and either join my new guy interstate at some stage or if we don't work out, make the big move to leave Sydney and travel / contract work my way around Australia. But I'm terrified, absolutely terrified. The thing that drives me crazy is that I know I have low self worth, a fear of failure and I feel almost chemically wired to look at my glass as half full. I fear that I'll lose my guy, go broke and end up back in Sydney because I'm living proof that apparently you can't run away from your problems. But then I have these infrequent moments when I can see that maybe, just maybe everything might be OK. What a relief! I'm too scared to leave my job, my house, touch my savings, because I no longer believe in me or trust my resilience for potentially challenging times ahead. I just want to pack my life up, hit the road and see what happens, go find myself. I've never invested in myself like this before, whenever I've made a big move before it's always been as a couple, I'd like to to something on my own just for me whilst I have the freedom and money. As much as I would love a life in SA with my new guy next year, we are very new and I'd like to focus initially on making me happy independently of him, if we're meant to be, we're meant to be. I'd love to hear from anyone that's been in my situation, and maybe get some reassurance that maybe the grass its actually greener!

Newbie Post :)

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So, I'm new here. Over the years I've struggled with multiple different 'genres' of mental health, but the underlying theme (or cause I suppose) for all of my different journeys would be my anxiety. I was a part of an online group years ago focused o... View more

So, I'm new here. Over the years I've struggled with multiple different 'genres' of mental health, but the underlying theme (or cause I suppose) for all of my different journeys would be my anxiety. I was a part of an online group years ago focused on eating disorders, and while it made me feel connected to others who were going through what I was at the time, it was honestly a terrible forum for sharing and encouraging bad behaviours. I know I'm rambling, but I guess what I'm trying to say is I would love to be a part of a positive and supportive platform focused on something I know I need help with, and where I can see and talk to others who are going through the same thing. Don't get me wrong, my family and friends are great, but sometimes they just genuinely can't understand where I'm coming from and end up hurting more than helping. I'd love to hear from anyone who's engaged in this whole deal. If you like it, and what you get out of it, anything really. Thanks guys!

Anxiety, Sleeping Problems, Constant Worrying. Not Myself. Lets help each other.

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Hello Everyone, My name is Nathan I'm new here. I'd thought I'd join this forum in the hopes of trying to help myself and others with other people. I'll keep it short as I'm limited on characters. I have Anxiety and Sleeping problems. All started 6 w... View more

Hello Everyone, My name is Nathan I'm new here. I'd thought I'd join this forum in the hopes of trying to help myself and others with other people. I'll keep it short as I'm limited on characters. I have Anxiety and Sleeping problems. All started 6 weeks ago when I couldn't sleep for almost 4 days. I have tried some pills to help me but do not like the side effects for Anxiety and for Sleeping. I'm cold turkey I want to train my mind to overcome what I'm going through. I have constant worry/anxiety throughout the day most things/thoughts can increase my anxiety. I constantly struggle with sleep each night though I do get some Z's luckily. I don't feel like myself I feel spaced out detached. Things that once brought me joy and happiness no longer do. I feel paralyzed sometimes. I panic easily. I'm in a constant battle with my own mind, I feel as though this will be my life from now on. Even though logically thinking it does not have to be. I try to keep positivity alive within myself, it is hard and I do struggle. What terrifies me the most is not being able to sleep, sleep is on my mind nearly every minute of every day. And the little things that increase my Anxiety along with it. It seems to get worse at night because I dread not being able to sleep. I worry about what time I should go to bed, what time to make dinner, should I eat dinner early 2-3pm to avoid and upset stomach, lack of appetite along with it. What time to have a shower, do chores around the house. I try to do all these things before nighttime as though I feel if I don't I'll feel terrible,horrible. I just want to feel normal again, I've had small amounts of Anxiety in the past but nothing like this. I need help, reassurances anything and everything (besides Drugs). I know I'm not alone in this and there are probably people who have it worse then I do and feel sorry and sad for everyone affected by this disgusting, hideous symptom and hope we all can talk to each other about it and help each other get through this. I'm seeing a Psychologist today for CBT it's putting me at ease like a slight weight has been lifted, I look forward to it. I hate feeling this way. Will, can, does it get better ? Any and all help is appreciated. Thank you everyone, I hope you all have a great day and get through any and all problems you are currently facing.

ED's and anxiety

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ive noticed that there arent many ED discussions on forum so im not sure if iwill get any replies but since the start of this year i developed some bad eating habits which have now progressed into something much worse. i've come to a point where i ne... View more

ive noticed that there arent many ED discussions on forum so im not sure if iwill get any replies but since the start of this year i developed some bad eating habits which have now progressed into something much worse. i've come to a point where i need to tell someone but i feel like they will think i'm trying to get attention. its like i'm constantly struggling on what i should eat or what exercises i have to do depending on the food. i've completely lost all my concentration and enthusiasm for so many things and often find it hard for myself to concentrate during school.i constantly worry about everything and often get heart palpitations.(my heart beats irregularly fast at random times during the day) i cant keep hiding my emotions from everyone but don't know what to do. i definitely dont want to talk to my family yet or any of my close friends. do any of you have any tips on who to tell or any experience with telling someone like a school counselor or teacher? thx- Chloe

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD

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Hi everyone... I was speaking to a friend today who asked me whether I had looked into or asked my psychiatrist about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. She explained that it is common in people with ADHD (like me) to display an extreme reaction to perce... View more

Hi everyone... I was speaking to a friend today who asked me whether I had looked into or asked my psychiatrist about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. She explained that it is common in people with ADHD (like me) to display an extreme reaction to perceived (or real) criticism and rejection. What she described made me laugh (somewhat bitterly) because it described my thoughts and actions perfectly. She talked about the reaction being so severe it triggers feelings of worthlessness and pain and even suicidal thoughts. Has anyone else had experience with anything similar? Nat

Help please! What is this?

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Hey, I used this once before and you wonderful people helped me understand that I actually had OCD. So I’m hoping you can help again. I’ve had GAD and panic disorder for 9 years now. I used to get breathless from the moment I woke up, to when I fell ... View more

Hey, I used this once before and you wonderful people helped me understand that I actually had OCD. So I’m hoping you can help again. I’ve had GAD and panic disorder for 9 years now. I used to get breathless from the moment I woke up, to when I fell asleep. Obviously that’s concerning so I got checked, blood, heart X-rays the lot. Was just diagnosed with severe anxiety. So obviously since then I’ve just dealt with this on and off breathing issue while also on medication. (Just knowing that is was because of my anxiety) The medication has helped, I only get small Bursts of breathlessness where I need to breathe deep etc BUT, It’s been 9 years now that this breathlessness has been running and I’m just getting more concerned as I go.. I do know I have anxiety but what if this is actually physical?? I just want to know if anyone else have had this problem or similar? Because I don’t see the point in going back for a full body physical check up if I had one at the peak of my mental illness and nothing came back. I really don’t want to live breathless for ever. and if it is anxiety which is HIGHLY probable cause I’m not dead yet of physical health. Any tips on what I should do? Go back and change up my meds? Etc Thank you.

First timer

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Hi All , this is my first time on anything like this . I have a partner with anxiety and usually try to handle everything on my own . But it is hard at times and I just thought having others to talk to in similar positions might help . Anyway , hi an... View more

Hi All , this is my first time on anything like this . I have a partner with anxiety and usually try to handle everything on my own . But it is hard at times and I just thought having others to talk to in similar positions might help . Anyway , hi and it’s good to be here .

Anxiety and job

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I started a new job last year, but I've never felt I've fit in and I suffer anxiety regularly. I know it has to be the job that is the trigger, as prior to starting the job I was on maternity leave and hadn't experienced anxiety for a fair while. I h... View more

I started a new job last year, but I've never felt I've fit in and I suffer anxiety regularly. I know it has to be the job that is the trigger, as prior to starting the job I was on maternity leave and hadn't experienced anxiety for a fair while. I have struggled to fit in professionally and personally. I had one worker question my qualifications, that sent me into a spiral of self doubt, and I nearly quit. However I've pushed on through. Things are ok at the moment but I don't enjoy the job as much as I initially expected. I have had no support. I also was promised things that haven't worked out so besides the anxiety, the job in general didn't really work out as planned. Nevertheless it's a job and financially I need to try and stay put until I figure out what else I want to do. My issue is, we are currently trying for another baby so I don't want to start looking for another job just yet. If I stick it out, then I qualify for maternity leave. However my anxiety is increasing every week. How do I get through this? My family all say I need to hang in there, but it's hard..

I think someone's in my head

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recently, I've been finding anxiety almost unbearable at times. my heart thumps when i try to relax, i can never think straight anymore, i can't focus on my schoolwork and all i can do is sit and think of worlds and stories that I've created in my he... View more

recently, I've been finding anxiety almost unbearable at times. my heart thumps when i try to relax, i can never think straight anymore, i can't focus on my schoolwork and all i can do is sit and think of worlds and stories that I've created in my head. but now, it seems it's getting worse. sometimes, random characters (from movies, TV shows etc) will just appear out of no-where and start talking to me in my head. sometimes i'll get carried away and even talk out loud. i'm starting to be afraid of everyone and everything because of it and it has gotten to the point where i even call her things like "whatshername" or something like that. i don't know how this came on so quickly, but i don't know if i'm OK. any help at all would be appreciated, thank you.

Reset Button

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Hi all What's eveyones ways of hitting that reset button. Yesterday I had a very anxious overwhelming day felt like i was on a poor mode of auto pilot and was just over everything. I just want to flick a switch a turn myself of until the next day to ... View more

Hi all What's eveyones ways of hitting that reset button. Yesterday I had a very anxious overwhelming day felt like i was on a poor mode of auto pilot and was just over everything. I just want to flick a switch a turn myself of until the next day to which I was hoping my mood would improve. Cheers guys from a guy going through a rollercoaster of up n downs.

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