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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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RuGray I NEED ADVICE!!!! PLZ HELP!
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My partner is going away for a week and I will be alone in the house. This scares me because without anyone to normalise my day I am afraid I will begin using unhelpful coping mechanisms in order to drive the bad thoughts away such as drinking, smoki... View more

My partner is going away for a week and I will be alone in the house. This scares me because without anyone to normalise my day I am afraid I will begin using unhelpful coping mechanisms in order to drive the bad thoughts away such as drinking, smoking, binge eating etc. I have no set routine at the moment as i am still on Holidays. I have some friends close by but I don't even feel like seeing anyone right now and I'm not sure I feel comfortable reaching out to them in this way. Can anyone suggest any tools or coping mechanisms to get me through the next week? Thanks in advance

Lil_m Newbie with bad anxiety
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Hello! I'm new to the forum and having a bad day today. I've had anxiety since a teenager. Most days I manage ok but today isn't one, it's my own fault for having a few too many wines over the new year. It's the only way I seem to be able to relax no... View more

Hello! I'm new to the forum and having a bad day today. I've had anxiety since a teenager. Most days I manage ok but today isn't one, it's my own fault for having a few too many wines over the new year. It's the only way I seem to be able to relax nowadays. I just can't seem to shake off this feeling of shame and guilt. I just want this feeling to go away.

Rhu Panic attack or something else?
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Hi all, So, I've been having issues with anxiety off and on for the past few months (am taking medication for it). I have good days whereby I'm mostly calm and relaxed, but on my bad days, I get really tensed and nervous, and feel as if I'm going to ... View more

Hi all, So, I've been having issues with anxiety off and on for the past few months (am taking medication for it). I have good days whereby I'm mostly calm and relaxed, but on my bad days, I get really tensed and nervous, and feel as if I'm going to fall apart completely. Three nights ago, I was half asleep when I had what I think might have been a panic attack - I was very anxious that night and struggling to sleep when my heart started pounding furiously and I had this weird noise ringing in my ears which sounded like really loud rustling. I've never had that experience before, and it really scared the crap out of me. I tried some deep breathing and the feeling died down, but a minute later, my heart started racing again and that awful noise started in my ears again (I don't have tinnitus or any other ear problems). This kept going in waves for quite some time, and I had the worst sleep of my life that night. Can someone please advise - does that sound like a panic attack or something else? Rhu

Anxiety Sux! Anxiety Skyrocketing!!!!
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Hi all, I'm finding atm that my Anxiety has blown thru the roof, I would call it a G.A.D but it definitely relates to work, in the last 5 years I've had a lot of trouble in work with keeping it(6 jobs in 5 years) and putting up with a lot of bullying... View more

Hi all, I'm finding atm that my Anxiety has blown thru the roof, I would call it a G.A.D but it definitely relates to work, in the last 5 years I've had a lot of trouble in work with keeping it(6 jobs in 5 years) and putting up with a lot of bullying at these places, being put down and made to feel fairly worthless(Im a Cook and I know I can work well but due to all the negativity ive experienced Im starting to believe that I can't do my job). I have just started a job in a kitchen which the people im working with on a regular basis seem good and supportive, but due to my anxiety im finding it so difficult(almost impossible) to do my job well. Im so worried im just going to bounce out of this job and I realy dont know what to do about work, I just keep seeming to stuff up!!! Im on my split atm so any advice work be great, Ive seen a GP and got back onto anti anxiety meds(month for them to kick in) and seeing my reg GP to get some counceling, trying to self calm but dosnt realy work. I just feel so pent up with tension!!!!! and I wish I coud just get this anxiety to go away!!!!

StruggleTownPeeps Struggling with health
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Hi peeps, been going through these symptoms that i have described to my doctor as well as another 3. Each time i get told its Anxiety. I have had spirometery tests for working away. Ct scans in brain chest xrays blood tests and of course my blood pre... View more

Hi peeps, been going through these symptoms that i have described to my doctor as well as another 3. Each time i get told its Anxiety. I have had spirometery tests for working away. Ct scans in brain chest xrays blood tests and of course my blood pressure and heart beat. But i am convinced something is wrong with my health because i get like a shortness in breath and have to take a deep one with a yawn on a regular basis. Its like i know im breathing and not thinking on anything else like my kids and wife. I have read about health anxiety but it dont matter how many times i read my mind dont concentrate on it. Some days it is ok some days is full on. 'My doctor is a surgeon also so im sure he would know. i have two kids and cant find myself to do things for or with them same as helping people i dont want too. so i look forward to a post

Sambo_C Anxiety and travel.
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Hi all, As an anxiety sufferer with a lot of pride I tend not to speak out. However I recently had an experience I never to wish onto anyone and would like to share and potentially find a solution. Three months ago I traveled Europe by myself and I k... View more

Hi all, As an anxiety sufferer with a lot of pride I tend not to speak out. However I recently had an experience I never to wish onto anyone and would like to share and potentially find a solution. Three months ago I traveled Europe by myself and I knew I had issues being away from home and being alone but I didn't want to let it stop me doing things in my life if always wanted to. No friends/family wanted to travel. I was ok to begin with enjoying myself. However upon reaching Portugal I began to have the avalanche of anxiety set in, being alone, in a strange country to me and recently loosing my phone. Over a day I began to stress, chess tighten, self diognosed health issues, hot and cold sweats and severe loneiness, I needed help. I always at home went to family and just sat on the lounge near them and never brought it up. Just there company was enough to help. But overseas I had nothing. So I borrowed the hostel phone and called a few Australian 24/7 doctor services as listed on the Medicare website however the area code from overseas showed the DRs I was overseas and they could not advise me on anything as there registration ends at our border. This only made it worse to the point where I layed in bed and sleep fir days and wake up to to violent fits all the time. I went on the Beyond Blue website and attempted to access the forums but it does not allow people from other countries onto its site. I feel it would be great if we had a overseas travelers section to help with this. Never have I felt so alone and sick. Looking back all I needed was to be told I'm fine and it's anxiety but we all know it's not that easy to tell yourself. Thanks for taking the time to read my story and I hope we can grow from this together as a community. Don't be scared to speak out, I feel much better now I have

bec126 social anxiety: help me!
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idk what to do. i have been doing a lot of research online and online tests for social anxiety and they have all said i suffer from social anxiety. I'm only 13 so i can't go to a GP because that would involve me telling my mum and i am way too scared... View more

idk what to do. i have been doing a lot of research online and online tests for social anxiety and they have all said i suffer from social anxiety. I'm only 13 so i can't go to a GP because that would involve me telling my mum and i am way too scared to do that. i know a lot of people will say "just tell your mum it will be worth it" but i just cant bring myself to do it. yes i trust my mum and i know i can tell her anything but just the thought of talking to her about this is too daunting. i would love it if someone could please help me. it would be awesome and super helpful.

Scotty2013 Merry Xmas
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Hi Guys been a long time since i dropped in, Merry Xmas. I must say it was hard this year not sure why?, My Anxiety/Dep was at a all time high?, Scary high, My mind felt like mud slush, my body wouldn't catch up if that makes sense. I felt the demand... View more

Hi Guys been a long time since i dropped in, Merry Xmas. I must say it was hard this year not sure why?, My Anxiety/Dep was at a all time high?, Scary high, My mind felt like mud slush, my body wouldn't catch up if that makes sense. I felt the demands to be social overwhelming, and now i need some down time..I cant do another social visit or see anyone, anyone else relate?. The feelings scare me when they get that intense, and I'm glad i know when to say No?. I wish this stuff got easier or went away, idk why it doesnt year after year. Happy new year also...I think for new year i will keep low indoors.

kotm Health anxiety. Help me!
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hey so basically im pretty young and am a complete hypochondriac, i worry about every single ache and pain in my body and always believe it is something terrible. Is there anybody who feels like this constantly?? lately ive been having strange feelin... View more

hey so basically im pretty young and am a complete hypochondriac, i worry about every single ache and pain in my body and always believe it is something terrible. Is there anybody who feels like this constantly?? lately ive been having strange feelins in my throat and as you can imagine it has been driving me crazy making me think i have a terrible illness. i hate having this constant feeling of anxiety and always thinking the worse of every situation. If there is anyone who also feels like this it would be really appreciated and comforting if you would let me know how you guys cope. Thank you

CareLee I don't know what's wrong with me. I need help please.
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Hello, My name is Caroline and I'm new to this site. The reason I made this thread is because I really want to know what's wrong with me and how to fix it. Okay, first of all I'm a very quiet person in front family members and people I don't know. I ... View more

Hello, My name is Caroline and I'm new to this site. The reason I made this thread is because I really want to know what's wrong with me and how to fix it. Okay, first of all I'm a very quiet person in front family members and people I don't know. I feel so uncomfortable whenever I'm around people. I can only be myself around my parents and siblings, but whenever I'm around family members or strangers I'm so weird. I mostly stay on my own corner and I tend to space out a lot just so people won't interact with me. I have no friends and I'm twenty one years old trying to look for a job but it's so hard because whenever someone rings me I feel so scared to pick up and talk. I don't know if I'm afraid of my own voice or myself. I can't even leave my home sometimes. The only places I go to is the grocery store or the mall. I live with my parents and I'm their oldest child. Throughout my days at school, I have never really made any true friends and is never invited to events or hangouts. I believe I'm a loner and I'm so depressed. I moved to a new country last year and nothing good has happened to me yet because all I do is stay home and apply for jobs. I know that I'm wasting my life that is why I'm reaching out to someone who may know what's wrong with me. Also whenever I'm around a boy that is 15 and up, I tend to always have an angry look on my face, but whenever I smile I get angry. Most days I feel like I don't be long in this world. My parents and siblings have always shown me love and they all know about my depression but I feel like they are babying me, and I hate it yet I can't confront them. Help me please.