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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_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 

sparrowhawk Very conflicted
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I have been doing support work for a couple of months and really love it. I’ve got three clients at the moment, which is great as it balances well with my part-time job. I came into this work after living in a very structured religious community for ... View more

I have been doing support work for a couple of months and really love it. I’ve got three clients at the moment, which is great as it balances well with my part-time job. I came into this work after living in a very structured religious community for almost ten years. Like everything being accounted for, often being supervised and criticised on performance, having very little independence. I left that life very unwell with anorexia and now live with that (I’m recovering) and PTSD, which has been dealt with on-and-off by professionals. One client is seriously unwell and has support workers round the clock. They live with family and they have set up a really clear system and routine for support workers. Support workers sign in, there’s a handbook for them, they need to record all the tasks they do, etc. My client is so lovely, but they’re also very assertive and direct. They are great qualities, and this might sound weird - I find myself a bit scared of them at times. Dealing with very direct people reminds me of my past, because directness has often turned into personal attacks, and because I was always expected to be perfect, all the time. I also find the routine and environment gives me a lot of flashbacks - being supervised as I do housework, being directed on chores to do, etc. Sometimes I actually dread going there. And it’s nothing they are doing wrong, these are all my issues, and that’s what makes me feel bad. I have thought about ending with this client, but I feel terrible doing so. I feel like I’ll let them and their family down because they need support. Part of me thinks they will understand if I explain it. I really love working with them generally, it’s just these things which have hit me unexpectedly. I guess I’m looking for a bit of perspective here….? Thanks!

Brent01 Anxiety and lightheadedness was
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Hey everyone I am just wondering If anyone else gets anxiety where it really affects them being dizzy and lightheaded and it last weeks,been to doctor and they said it’s fine but the worrying about it is keeping me dizzy and nauseous does this happen... View more

Hey everyone I am just wondering If anyone else gets anxiety where it really affects them being dizzy and lightheaded and it last weeks,been to doctor and they said it’s fine but the worrying about it is keeping me dizzy and nauseous does this happen to anyone else thankyou

Sal2645 New experiences and anxiety
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Hey everyone, I posted for the first time a few months ago and kinda wanted to track my progress. I’ve recently gone through a lot of new experiences with starting uni and a new job which have been quite challenging. New things bring up a lot of anxi... View more

Hey everyone, I posted for the first time a few months ago and kinda wanted to track my progress. I’ve recently gone through a lot of new experiences with starting uni and a new job which have been quite challenging. New things bring up a lot of anxiety and it is often super hard to deal with. I honestly I didn’t think I would be able to do it as I often cut experiences short due to overthinking and panic. However I’ve taken the time to reflect on the past few months and realised that I am indeed still surviving. Though it’s not easy and I feel like shit most of the time - like I’m too stupid for uni or I’m doing my job completely wrong, which led to a bit of a breakdown in front of my boss. And that no one likes me and all my friends want to leave me; I’ve realised that I’m actually sticking with it all. This is the longest I’ve held a job for (the last one I quit cause the thought of doing things wrong was too overwhelming), I’ve been getting good grades at school and I’ve even managed to make new friends at uni whilst still being in contact with old ones. it’s so hard to recognise my achievements when it seems like other people do all those things so easily and I’m drowning. But I’m proud of the fact that I now am able to take a step back and recognise that I am doing the things that I thought would ruin me everyday. Maybe this means I’m getting better at dealing with my troubling thoughts? I just wish I knew how to deal with things better in the moment. Hope everyone is well, just wanted to vocalise my thoughts.

Bell87 Physical symptoms of Anxiety
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Hi, im not new but I haven't posted on here in awhile. im really struggling at the moment with physical symptoms of my health anxiety i dont know why im feeling this way as I haven't for quite awhile. I can breathe but feels like I'm short of breath ... View more

Hi, im not new but I haven't posted on here in awhile. im really struggling at the moment with physical symptoms of my health anxiety i dont know why im feeling this way as I haven't for quite awhile. I can breathe but feels like I'm short of breath it does come and come but it seems to be worse at night. Has anyone got any good tips to reduce this feeling? I find when I'm busy I'm fine but as soon as I stop I feel tightness. I'm scared I hate feeling this way I'm trying so hard not to go to the doctors because I'm breathing. I'm just scared and hope someone is/has experienced this before too as horrible as it is and wouldn't wish this upon anyone. I hate this feeling

Bee Still struggling with breakup months after
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Hey, I know I'm not alone in struggling to accept and move on from a breakup. It's a tale as old as time and something most everyone has grappled with at some point in their life. It's been three months since my partner and I broke up. We were togeth... View more

Hey, I know I'm not alone in struggling to accept and move on from a breakup. It's a tale as old as time and something most everyone has grappled with at some point in their life. It's been three months since my partner and I broke up. We were together for five years- I believed I would marry this man. I imagined our future life-he and I often talked about it. Having children, creating a life and a home. And three months ago that came crashing down. I thought with even this small passing of time (3 months) I would be feeling better- if only marginally. I feel worse. I am able to function in my life, my job, my self care routine. But the pain of missing him, all the hopes, dreams and plans we made play out in my head. I know it's a grieving process, he wasn't just my partner, he was my best friend, my family, someone who was always in my corner. I really loved him. Still do. I am just so exhausted from this pain of not having him in my life. Of missing him. Everywhere I go, I'm reminded of five years' worth of memories- all with him. How do you learn to let go of someone you thought would be in your life forever? How do you let go of someone that you love so deeply?

Tigers2017 Anxiety
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Hi I am a 64 year old male married for 40 years , great job for 41 years , homeowner and due to move and retire - So why am I stressed ? Have a son been in jail , a wife who went thru bowel cancer a daughter looking for love and they are pretty happy... View more

Hi I am a 64 year old male married for 40 years , great job for 41 years , homeowner and due to move and retire - So why am I stressed ? Have a son been in jail , a wife who went thru bowel cancer a daughter looking for love and they are pretty happy so why not me . Had a couple recent stints in hospital with a bad heart but nothing wrong with it? All stress on my behalf yep have some prostate issues and some old footy injuries giving me grief but life compared to some others is bloody good, So why do I think so negative when I put my head on the pillow ? Negative thoughts and not happy ones about our life together next few years first time on so love some feedback who to see and how to change

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