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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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Clare_Marie Anxiety flares up
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Hi Guys, I've been doing a lot of research on anxiety over the past few weeks. I'm experiencing chest pains and have been really emotional. I feel as though I can never face the day when I wake up. It usually starts with feeling very unsettled in the... View more

Hi Guys, I've been doing a lot of research on anxiety over the past few weeks. I'm experiencing chest pains and have been really emotional. I feel as though I can never face the day when I wake up. It usually starts with feeling very unsettled in the morning as soon as I open my eyes. It's like a nervous feeling. Is this something to worry about? Should I get medicated to help it go away? I run a cleaning business with two workers. That's stressful at times but nothing I can't deal with. Over the past few months I'm loosing a lot of money as people aren't paying their invoices which is what started these feelings. My partner doesn't belive in being on anti depressants or anything like that. He says excercise and healthy eating helps. I believe that excercise does help as when I do it I feel a little better but when I feel like this I don't want to go to the gym. Please help I have no idea what to do.. I can't talk to my mum or friends as it will just worry them... Sorry it's long!

DollyTee 3am musings of an anxious mind
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The darkness inside my head It’s not black like darkest night It’s more like looking through a really dirty window Hey there how many times have you on the outside passed by that dirty window? Why did you not take the time to try and see inside? What... View more

The darkness inside my head It’s not black like darkest night It’s more like looking through a really dirty window Hey there how many times have you on the outside passed by that dirty window? Why did you not take the time to try and see inside? What a wasted journey life would be if you haven’t shared some of the darkness with people like me. The light creeps through the spaces the dirt doesn’t cover Although I am often in the darkness I still see. So many times they pass on by Mindlessly moving through their shiny days Come on I dare you Come in and see what life looks like from the inside with me Am I stupid? Am I bad? Neither really - just sometimes a little mad I always used to feel sad The way people are marginalised because of who they are perceived to be But no more sadness for me The finger pointers, the judges, those who think they are superior to me What a waste of your time Because you missed the beauty you would have seen Had you taken the time to look through that dirty window Too late now I won’t let you see I’m coming into the light And no longer do the finger pointers, the judges and others like them matter to me I am Queen of my own mind The ruler of my life and how I want it to be My mind is a roaring Harley on the open road The pretenders don’t see For those that truly matter thanks for still riding with me.

Living_in_a_world_of_anxi Post Operation Panic Attack
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Hi there, I have been managing my Anxiety and Depression fine lately with the support of my family, boyfriend, doctors and psychologist, however, I went into surgery three days ago under anesthetic (which I have been under before and have come out fi... View more

Hi there, I have been managing my Anxiety and Depression fine lately with the support of my family, boyfriend, doctors and psychologist, however, I went into surgery three days ago under anesthetic (which I have been under before and have come out fine), but this time when becoming conscious again, I am not sure whether it was because I was in 10/10 pain or what, but I had the biggest Asthma attack I have ever had, which then turned into a severe Anxiety attack.The nurses gave me some kind of liquid in my breathing mask to try and calm my Asthma down, but because my Anxiety was getting really bad, it didn't really help. The nurses were trying to get my attention and telling me to look at them and try to calm my breathing down, which was hard for me because generally when I'm at home and have an Anxiety attack, breathing exercise do not generally work for me and I just have to let it play out.I have never felt so scared in my life and all I could do was cry because I had no control over my breathing. After the nurses had given me pain relief and two injections , I heard them talking to a Dr and telling him that it took them 45 minutes to calm me down. Generally when something like what happened to me in hospital happens outside (in the real world), I try and keep it to myself and try and deal with it by myself.When I say i keep it to myself, I mean that if I am having an Anxiety attack or Asthma attack, I try and breath really deeply on the inside and not on the outside so that no one knows it is happening. I don't even bother to tell my mum that it is happening...I think i am embarrassed and don't want to bring attention to myself and make a big deal about it... it is silly I know. And I guess the only reason why I let it happen in hospital was because I was still half out of it and didn't have control over keeping it all on the inside. But it really did scare me and makes me realise that I need to try and figure out a way to calm myself down when this does happen in my daily life, rather than keeping it to myself.Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks,B.

MisterM Avoidant Personality Disorder
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I stumbled across an article on this last night and I think I may have it. Anyone here diagnosed?

I stumbled across an article on this last night and I think I may have it. Anyone here diagnosed?

ci How do I support my husband while he's supporting me?
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The guilt of being a burden on my husband is eating me up. I've had a rough couple of weeks with my ocd and lost it for a while last night couldn't stop the tears. I just feel like my poor husband is lost he just sits with his head down and says noth... View more

The guilt of being a burden on my husband is eating me up. I've had a rough couple of weeks with my ocd and lost it for a while last night couldn't stop the tears. I just feel like my poor husband is lost he just sits with his head down and says nothing. He is an amazing man and so much of me just wants to leave so that he can get on with his life and enjoy it! He married a strong independent women who was fun to be around and had an awesome dinner waiting for him on the table when he got home. My choice I loved to cook for him. Now he has a blubbering mess who struggles to leave the house and couldn't even bring herself to cook a meal last night. What do you all do to help your partners or people who care for you?

Bluey_moon Anxiety or ?
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Hi Guys, Just wanted some feedback on anxiety symptoms. I'll try to be brief cause I tend to waffle on! - sometimes I find it hard to concentrate on conversations when I'm anxious. -can you obbsess over a symptom that much, that you convince yourself... View more

Hi Guys, Just wanted some feedback on anxiety symptoms. I'll try to be brief cause I tend to waffle on! - sometimes I find it hard to concentrate on conversations when I'm anxious. -can you obbsess over a symptom that much, that you convince yourself you have it? (Eg: last night I obbsessed over weather I had scizophrenia so much, listened for sounds, got no sleep, then in the morning laying with my son in the early hours, thought I heard someone (male) speak to me, when I fully woke up all I could hears was my son snoring in the same tone, dream? Anxiety is what the BB line said. - feeling a bit like anti social. -so bloody tired- when I walked past a girl at work yesterday I said bye and in my head I'm like , you awful person, but I don't even dislike her (at one stage I wasnt a fan)! Am I crazy?

Hodges I feel alone
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Having panic attack. Feel so alone. Im frightened because this is 3rd panic attack in last 2 months. I dont want to be this person. Am scared that i wont be able to stop these attacks. Have made appt with phychologist Tuesday. Am i going to be able t... View more

Having panic attack. Feel so alone. Im frightened because this is 3rd panic attack in last 2 months. I dont want to be this person. Am scared that i wont be able to stop these attacks. Have made appt with phychologist Tuesday. Am i going to be able to stop having these attacks ?

Bluey_moon iWork in progress
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Hi guys, just wanted you to all know to never give up! Today I am a little anxious and my silly thoughts are hanging around waiting for my attention, but you know what, they aren't getting it! Ive come to far to go backwards now! Skye

Hi guys, just wanted you to all know to never give up! Today I am a little anxious and my silly thoughts are hanging around waiting for my attention, but you know what, they aren't getting it! Ive come to far to go backwards now! Skye

Chicken_Wings Morning anxiety
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My anxiety seems to be so much worse in the mornings. ive read up a bit about it and there are physiological reasons for it, like the release or cortisol etc, but it's not helped by my never ending thoughts. im generally woken by anxiety between 4:30... View more

My anxiety seems to be so much worse in the mornings. ive read up a bit about it and there are physiological reasons for it, like the release or cortisol etc, but it's not helped by my never ending thoughts. im generally woken by anxiety between 4:30 and 5:30am. I get the heavy weight on my chest, twitching and lots and lots of thinking. I've tried breathing, I've tired moving into another room, I've tried distraction. So far all that really works is waiting. im so tired, I have feel my eyelids heavy, I want so much to catch up on sleep.but I just can't nod off. i know morning anxiety is common so just wondering if anyone else has any ideas (other than sleeping pills).

Mimi1979 Irrational fears and odd behavior /thoughts.
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For most of my life I've done things and felt things and never have it much thought until i got older. As I've become an adult ive relised ive got some pretty weird 'things' that go on in my head. Most of them have continued into adult hood, some hav... View more

For most of my life I've done things and felt things and never have it much thought until i got older. As I've become an adult ive relised ive got some pretty weird 'things' that go on in my head. Most of them have continued into adult hood, some have disappeared. Here is a list of them. .. 1. Fear of vomiting. This fear has continued into adulthood. Not so great when your a mum of two kiddos. 2. Fear of sleeping at friends houses or away from my mum. This fear ended (thankfully) once i hit teenage years however, there were still nights as a teenager that i would be so terrified i would still get into my mums bed for comfort. Im now the same with my husband. If he's away for just one night i go into sheer panic/anxiety mode. 3.saying everyone's name in my head...in order. If not i was scared somthing wild happen. Weird. This stopped once i got married. Never really understoodthat one at all. 4.not saying 'love you' and kiss my husband as the last thing at night terrifies me. I think "what if it's the last thing i ever say. ??? I even say it if he's not with me. 5. My home, clothes, and looks are so different from everyone else that is normal. Ive always felt from childhood that everyone in the world is normal and im just trying to catch up. Everything from when i was learning at school to my home decor as an adult. 6. Head scratching. I sit there everyday scratching my head. Even when it's not itchy. It's almost like an ocd habit. I dont know why i do it. There are a few other things too but these are the main things. Why do these odd thoughts/behaviors pop up in our lives. I'd b interested in the psychology behind it. Id also love to hear others and their thoughts and behaviors. Mayby in not as odd as i think i am??

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