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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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Jbitossi Income insurance
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Has any access income insurance for anxiety and panic disorder and have any information. Was your claim successful, if not do you know why.

Has any access income insurance for anxiety and panic disorder and have any information. Was your claim successful, if not do you know why.

Jodielianne Has anyone had a bad experience with a psychiatrist?
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He refused me as a patient after our second session. Definitely not like in the movies. He told me I couldn’t speak I had to listen to him. Corrected my pronunciation of words. Prescribed me medication for blood pressure to maybe help with anxiety. I... View more

He refused me as a patient after our second session. Definitely not like in the movies. He told me I couldn’t speak I had to listen to him. Corrected my pronunciation of words. Prescribed me medication for blood pressure to maybe help with anxiety. I followed the directions as per the chemist. He claimed he told me to increase the dose after so many days. Shouldn’t a doctor write that down? Really want help with correct antidepressants to combat anxiety. Also sick with an autoimmune disease. Have a lot to deal with. This is going to sound really bad but why is it only male Indian doctors that treat me bad?

Sunnyy Anxiety and panic attacks
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Hi, I am new to this forum I’m 37 yo female. I’ve recently been diagnosed with GAD and have started medication, however I feel like it’s not managing my symptoms well. I am still finding it very difficult to manage day to day life. I work from home, ... View more

Hi, I am new to this forum I’m 37 yo female. I’ve recently been diagnosed with GAD and have started medication, however I feel like it’s not managing my symptoms well. I am still finding it very difficult to manage day to day life. I work from home, have two kids and even the littlest of tasks seem too difficult to manage. I practice meditation everyday, I’m using headspace and Nerva for meditation. I try to do yoga every few days, try to walk but nothing seems to be setting in a routine. I feel like I’m not able to stick to any routine and all I do everyday is try to regulate my breathing and not go into a panic mode. I really need help and some encouragement, I want to know that I can get out of this and can hopefully one day get back to the life I lived pre covid.

Hannahmk Driving anxiety
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OK so there's something that is genuinely bothering me and not too sure where else to post it . I really don't know if again it's girls who just feel threatened/intimidated by me I went in the other day and had a really open conversation with these p... View more

OK so there's something that is genuinely bothering me and not too sure where else to post it . I really don't know if again it's girls who just feel threatened/intimidated by me I went in the other day and had a really open conversation with these people anyway it my job agency I was getting assigned a new job agent with the boss and we had am appointment the 3 of us. I swear this always happens to me too especially when like I'm happy and in a good mood. But anyway fast forward I was talking about how I have driving anxiety and couldn't do specific drives and I'd also wanted to move into state . Girl was so rude she was like ' I did it it was easy ' but it was like she just kept repeating it bit like she was just trying to rub it in my face.. just the fact it's a disability job agency (des) let along organisation just annoys me that's job role is supposed to be supporting people ... really pissed me off. Like another incident few weeks ago went into the gtm too I'm just nice and friendly and honestly just try to get along with everyone yeah . But there's always that one person that has to act up on me and causing fkn drama seriously I've just about hit my threshold and I just feel like next time I'm going to lose it and go absolutely off I'm at my absolute bl**dy wits end . But went into three gym and these workers just were laughing at me and giving me a really smug /rude look... just annoys me

Reinaa Anxiety
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Hi everyone, I've migrated to Sydney for about three years. It's hard for me to make friends at my school. I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD and other things that I don't remember. And sorry for my horrible grammar and tenses, I just want... View more

Hi everyone, I've migrated to Sydney for about three years. It's hard for me to make friends at my school. I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD and other things that I don't remember. And sorry for my horrible grammar and tenses, I just want to share my experiences. I was really shy at school and I hardly make any friends. I feel scared talking to people, even at rolecall when the teacher say my name. I'm having issues at home. My parents are arguing because of me all the time. They fight infront of me and my sister and it feels very bad. My father was a very traditional men who was sometimes selfish. I feel that my father don't like me since I was young, I don't know what should I do.

Aeneides Need advice dealing with anxiet/severe trust issue
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With getting lied to by consecutive previous relationships, I now find it incredibly difficult to trust people to the point where I didn't want romantic relationships anymore. Recently though, I started liking someone again and we talk everyday, but ... View more

With getting lied to by consecutive previous relationships, I now find it incredibly difficult to trust people to the point where I didn't want romantic relationships anymore. Recently though, I started liking someone again and we talk everyday, but since he's not ready for a relationship yet, I decided to sort of wait for him and just be a good friend right now. However, when someone starts acting sweet and flirty around him, I just start sort of breaking down internally because it feels like I'm going to get replaced again, for lack of a better word for it. I don't bother him about it because I know it's a pain to deal with this and since we're not a thing, having him also deal with this feels unfair to him..? Would anyone happen to have any advice how to deal with this trust issue/anxiety? I want to stop being this obsessive distrustful person who constantly checks if there are any signs I'm about to get replaced, ready to run away.

lila222222 How I’m feeling
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Hello, i feel as though no one cares and I don’t know where it’s coming from. I’m not normally like this but recently I’ve been picking up on times where people don’t care about my feelings and I just loose it and tell them to f--- off. At first it w... View more

Hello, i feel as though no one cares and I don’t know where it’s coming from. I’m not normally like this but recently I’ve been picking up on times where people don’t care about my feelings and I just loose it and tell them to f--- off. At first it was with my friends but now I see it with my family. I keep pushing people away but the one thing I want is someone to genuinely care and be there for me. Does anyone have any advice?

Pinkthomo Keeps it together
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I've been dealing with this anxiety for the first time in my life and really struggling to keep it to a minimum or get rid of it. The core of the problem is a neighbour who occasionally has music on aggressively loud. I don't know why this effects me... View more

I've been dealing with this anxiety for the first time in my life and really struggling to keep it to a minimum or get rid of it. The core of the problem is a neighbour who occasionally has music on aggressively loud. I don't know why this effects me so much. The rest of my family don't care too much, but for some reason, I feel it's the end of the world.I've seen my gp and she's given me a script if it gets all too much. How does everyone deal with their anxiety. I can only talk myself out of it so much.

Haydennn My anxiety might be risking my access to support services
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I’m currently trying to coordinate access to inpatient care, but I haven’t had to do this on my own before. Ive been working with my GP, but realising I just don’t know all the questions I should be asking him or any other services I’m speaking with.... View more

I’m currently trying to coordinate access to inpatient care, but I haven’t had to do this on my own before. Ive been working with my GP, but realising I just don’t know all the questions I should be asking him or any other services I’m speaking with. I’ve also called intake coordinators at private facilities to try and understand why the process is delayed and what other options exist. Each time I call I was provided a tidbit of useful and new information, but also I noted that the humans on the end of the line were understandably struggling with my persistent calls. Today when I tried to call I recieved an automated message, which led me to believe I’m on a DNA list. I’ve been feeling really anxious about ensuring I coordinate this process to the best of my ability to access the care I need, but today I think I got a bit manic and risked my chances with my preferred provider. I have been respectful and courteous, and have not taken out my frustrations on those I’ve spoken to but still I feel like I was harassing them and felt a lot of shame for trying my best to get myself care. Has anyone else who’s had to do this type of thing alone felt/ experienced similar? Did it ultimately impact your service access? I’m scared I’ve ruined my chances, so have reached out to a pathways service to help me navigate from here moving forward.

Ranga-1 Anxiety about family
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Hello, everyone. For the past few years, my life has been incredibly stressful. My husband has had less than optimum health for a long time, but the past 18 months have been particularly difficult. He almost died about 18 months ago and since then it... View more

Hello, everyone. For the past few years, my life has been incredibly stressful. My husband has had less than optimum health for a long time, but the past 18 months have been particularly difficult. He almost died about 18 months ago and since then it's been one thing after the other (mainly stemming from the major medical episode). He can't work and this upsets him. I have to work and am finalising my degree (which I'm very happy about achieving). The main thing I'm worrying about at the moment is our 19yo son. He's resumed studies but has to attend the institution in another town two days a week, and it's difficult to motivate him. He does not drive owing to a medical condition and he had a minor medical episode a few weeks ago (he is now taking better care of himself, which is great). I worry for his mental health, too. I told him we support him on this journey and to talk to us if he needs to. He and I have a good relationship, so I'm grateful for that. We're in a rural town with no opportunity for what my son is interested in, so I'm helping him with getting ready to move to the 'Big Smoke', which I think will be good for him. I've ordered a book targeted towards young adults in their transition from living at home. I'm so worried all the time. I am a catastrophiser, which doesn't help me. I hate this fear and it's making it hard for me to concentrate on my studies. The stress has been ongoing for months. Has anyone else been through similar?