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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_64938635 Anxiety and maybe depression
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Lately or even for a while now I have had anxeity. Previously I had depression for a while but feel I have some what over come it and sometimes have it over time.

Lately or even for a while now I have had anxeity. Previously I had depression for a while but feel I have some what over come it and sometimes have it over time.

Guest_07474344 Fear of driving
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I want to know if anyone has successfully overcome a fear of driving. I have limited places I can drive to and cannot to motorways, large duel carriageways or any news places. I have convinced myself I can’t read maps or signs and find even the idea ... View more

I want to know if anyone has successfully overcome a fear of driving. I have limited places I can drive to and cannot to motorways, large duel carriageways or any news places. I have convinced myself I can’t read maps or signs and find even the idea of driving to new places completely overwhelming. I’ve tried many times since passing g my test 29 years ago and the panic attacks are getting worse. There are even places I used to drive to that I now can’t. It limits me in so many ways.

Guest_25694560 My anxiety is too hard
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I have recently been diagnosed with anxiety and it is really hard. I’m usually really outgoing and it’s made me into a person that never wants to leave the house. I haven’t been able to go to work without having panick attacks and i will loose my job... View more

I have recently been diagnosed with anxiety and it is really hard. I’m usually really outgoing and it’s made me into a person that never wants to leave the house. I haven’t been able to go to work without having panick attacks and i will loose my job if i keep calling in sick because i have anxiety. How do i get through a shift at work?

Guest_45750852 Daily Living
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Hey Guys, looking to hear some real world stories about how you are able to navigate your anxiety with an ex while coparenting.

Hey Guys, looking to hear some real world stories about how you are able to navigate your anxiety with an ex while coparenting.

Jeanie1 Anxious days
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Hello, I am new to these forums so I hope you might be able to help me. I am constantly in Fight or Flight mode. My son is going through a very nasty custody battle with his partner who is a Narcissist, though I think she is bordering on Psycotic. Th... View more

Hello, I am new to these forums so I hope you might be able to help me. I am constantly in Fight or Flight mode. My son is going through a very nasty custody battle with his partner who is a Narcissist, though I think she is bordering on Psycotic. There are constant lies told by her, false accusations to Police and instances trying to 'frame' our family to stop us having any access to our grandchildren as well as keeping our son away from his children. I am always on standby waiting for the next lie told, the next time my son has to make a statement to Police regarding her false accusations , it never ends. I can find no one to help us. I feel my anxiety is out of control, headaches, panic, bitten fingernails and unable to relax due to fear of this person. I'm hoping someone might be able to help control my anxiety, so I am better to cope with the next allegation. Thankyou.

Guest_11534278 Stress
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I’ve getting stress headaches I assume, just need to talk to someone out of it

I’ve getting stress headaches I assume, just need to talk to someone out of it

Guest_53871251 Severe anxiety depression
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Hi all first time poster on forum. Ive been experiencing severe depression for 20yrs now and everyday im exhausted to the point i sleep everyday im so frustrated i cant get motivated i stay in the house hate going out in public i like the peace and q... View more

Hi all first time poster on forum. Ive been experiencing severe depression for 20yrs now and everyday im exhausted to the point i sleep everyday im so frustrated i cant get motivated i stay in the house hate going out in public i like the peace and quiet of living on my own though but just want to know from others how they broke the cycle of these daily struggles

Guest_31823482 Feeling lost
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I am really struggling right now.... My mum has metastatic lung cancer, terminal cancer. I'm devastated. I have a small business and have a large tax bill coming up, as well as BAS bills for the next financial year... I am trying to work out how to p... View more

I am really struggling right now.... My mum has metastatic lung cancer, terminal cancer. I'm devastated. I have a small business and have a large tax bill coming up, as well as BAS bills for the next financial year... I am trying to work out how to pay this but reduce my earnings so I don't qualify for BAS which will reduce my bills.... I suffer from chronic migraines, and have fainted 2x times... and saw mt doxtor today, and have just been told I may not be able to drive for 6 months... which means I cant pay my bills!!!!! I am so lost, I dont know how to get through this ....

Guest_42887650 anxiety
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When ever I start working I feel very anxious and feel like quitting. Even when I am not doing anything, my pending tasks keep bothering me. I am a mother of 11 years old, married. I don't even know how to put my feelings into words.

When ever I start working I feel very anxious and feel like quitting. Even when I am not doing anything, my pending tasks keep bothering me. I am a mother of 11 years old, married. I don't even know how to put my feelings into words.

Guest_35916291 dizzy
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Does anyone else get dizzy with anxiety 

Does anyone else get dizzy with anxiety