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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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Jessie-Marie Health anxiety and panic disorder..any nurses in their 20s experiencing this?
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Hey, First time ever posting on an online forum and really interested in talking with anyone who is experiencing chronic Health anxiety and panic attacks. My condition is deteriorating and getting in the way of me being able to complete normal day to... View more

Hey, First time ever posting on an online forum and really interested in talking with anyone who is experiencing chronic Health anxiety and panic attacks. My condition is deteriorating and getting in the way of me being able to complete normal day to day tasks. I am in a constant state of anxiety which often turns into a panic attack and I'm becoming so frustrated and depressed. I have recently started in a new role as a nurse in a busy aged care facility and last night did my first shift alone, got half way through and completely freaked out with panic and had to go home .. I'm devastated anyone out there had or having a similar experience? Cheers

Liz90 Missing anxiety?
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Hi, So through being mindful and aware and bringing myself back into my own space, I've really learnt to keep the wolves at bay. Today I had an exam, I was in such a panic, it was about to churn into something awful. I had visions of being carried ou... View more

Hi, So through being mindful and aware and bringing myself back into my own space, I've really learnt to keep the wolves at bay. Today I had an exam, I was in such a panic, it was about to churn into something awful. I had visions of being carried out of the exam! Ridiculous I know. However, I'm feeling like I've got this thing under control most of the time. Usually I sit here at night with the tv on, drink my tea and try to get rid of those pesky anxious feelings that constantly sit in my stomach ALL the time. But last night and tonight the anxiety seems to have disappeared completely. For hours. And THAT makes me feel uneasy? I'm relieved don't get me wrong but, I feel a little bit lost. Not having that being controlled feeling? Not knowing when it's going to come back? Should I be happy or scared? Does this happen to anyone else? I'm so confused. I feel like I should be rejoicing but I feel a little flat about it? Worried? ARGHHHHH!!! Thanks

mushabelly new and confused
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Is it anxiety or depression this i am working on but sometimes it hits so hard. I become sad and over think everything. I know this is hard for my partner because i feel he is one of the only person i can dump on and its straining. I stuggle with goi... View more

Is it anxiety or depression this i am working on but sometimes it hits so hard. I become sad and over think everything. I know this is hard for my partner because i feel he is one of the only person i can dump on and its straining. I stuggle with going out by myself and question whether people actually want to be out with me. I dont know how ro form friendships. I have thos fear of doing or saying the wrong thing so i dont and if i relax i can just feel like i am being stupid. I dont really know if this makes sense but i have to get it out of my head. I need to understand why i am like this. I have been on antidepressants for 6 months and they have helped though sometimes it gets to much normally if i say it to someone it takes away the power but then on the same level i dont want them to know to judge. I am seeing a physiologist. Sorry this is very jumpled just dont know and never have tried to explain it to someone.

LittleSteps Struggling a bit.
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Really struggling a bit tonight. So much going on I just don't know how to break it down. * Working full time (very blessed to be in employment but it's in a turbulent environment and every day is the threat of losing my job) *

Really struggling a bit tonight. So much going on I just don't know how to break it down. * Working full time (very blessed to be in employment but it's in a turbulent environment and every day is the threat of losing my job) *

DarwinMarceline Anxiety Advice
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Hi, I am new to this forum and I'm looking for advice. I have always struggling with severe anxiety that my parents shrugged off to being "shy" I had a stutter and pulled my eye lashes and eyebrows out with tweezer to the point of not having any. Unt... View more

Hi, I am new to this forum and I'm looking for advice. I have always struggling with severe anxiety that my parents shrugged off to being "shy" I had a stutter and pulled my eye lashes and eyebrows out with tweezer to the point of not having any. Until my parents noticed this habit they finally took me to a doctor and his response was "what does a child have to be anxious about?" I eventually learn to control it but then started with panic attacks at 19 (i had never had one but my mum suffers with panic attacks this is how she knew what to do, Luckily!) I had these over 12month and has them at any small task that i thought was too big for little ol me to take on. Again i didn't get professional advice. They eventually stopped and i managed with all my anxiety. Since starting my current job 12 months ago i have gotten worse again. My stutter has come back and I have start pulling my eyelashes out again (I usually don't notice, it's my partner who point it out and tell me off) My jobs has been getting more and more stressful as the work is being piled on and i'm also studying online on top of working 6 days a week. My partner works odd shifts so we sometimes go an entire week without seeing one another, i have no family here and I have started to make excuses not to leave the house if i don't have to, which isn't good for my poor dogs who love their walks. I have started having a few days off here and there for "headaches" which i went to the doctors for and they told me i was "too stressed" This weekend just gone my partner sat me down and told me he thinks my anxiety is getting out of my control. I'm getting a lot more short tempered and being obsessive compulsive about things (cleaning the house over and over again in one day) I cry most nights when i get home from work because i don't know what to do. Everyone is telling me to quit my job but it's not that simple. I don't even have time to look for a new job let alone have an interview. My partner wants me to get professional help but i wouldn't even know where to begin. I have never sat down and told someone everything i actually feel let alone admit to a stranger that i can't cope anymore. I am struggling to admit to myself let alone someone else. Please help?

Keraw Worrying about worrying.
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Hi, I'm new to the forum and am not sure exactly where to go. I have been dealing with anxiety for most of my life and have been medicated for depression for nearly 2 years now. I only received treatment for the anxiety at the same time I was treated... View more

Hi, I'm new to the forum and am not sure exactly where to go. I have been dealing with anxiety for most of my life and have been medicated for depression for nearly 2 years now. I only received treatment for the anxiety at the same time I was treated for depression (2 years). I live and work in a remote community in the NT and have very limited access to health professionals (we have a doctor in town every so often at the clinic then will be without one for quite some time). Recently I've been experiencing obsessive worrying in relation to issues with other staff members at work. It can be something as simple as a sentence but for days and even weeks later I will replay these issues in my head and worry constantly and have currently convinced myself that I am the most unlikable person in the world. Which isn't true, I understand this, but my brain and my body tell me otherwise. I'm always in a state of alert and am yet to find a way to switch my brain off. In a community this small I literally live my job, my students are outside of my door and my colleagues live next door also. There is no way to get away unless I go for a drive down the Tanami track, that's if we have diesel delivered in community so I'm generally fairly stuck. I'm unsure of what to do, I want to stop constantly worrying about these seemingly small issues and I'd like to be able to sleep restfully. The nearest chemist is 5.5 hours away along with any other mental health professional and I'm feeling really swamped with this feeling of dread and anxiousness. I plan on visiting my home state later this year, and will have an opportunity to consult a doctor about my current treatment and issues. until then I am kind of sick and worrying all the time about small things is becoming exhausting. any advice for how to ease my mind in the meantime would be greatly appreciated.

Tugboat Scared
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Hi all, I get anxious whenever I have any sort of pain I automatically feel that I am dying.... It becomes so overwhelming I find it difficult to do anything other than worry 24/7.

Hi all, I get anxious whenever I have any sort of pain I automatically feel that I am dying.... It becomes so overwhelming I find it difficult to do anything other than worry 24/7.

Natz Anxiety - Vomiting...
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I was wondering if anyone else's anxiety manifests into vomiting? Mine always starts this way; i am really tired then sweaty, fidgety, sick in the stomach, then i will vomit and can't stop retching until i fall asleep then i usually have to take it s... View more

I was wondering if anyone else's anxiety manifests into vomiting? Mine always starts this way; i am really tired then sweaty, fidgety, sick in the stomach, then i will vomit and can't stop retching until i fall asleep then i usually have to take it slow for a few hours - i aways thought i got tummy bugs too much but apparently not!

Goingtogetbetter Anxiety has come back after years
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Hi all this is my first post as new to the board. I suffered anxiety late years at high school, then again after the death of some close people. After working on this for a few years it was manageable and not really existent for the last 4-5 years. I... View more

Hi all this is my first post as new to the board. I suffered anxiety late years at high school, then again after the death of some close people. After working on this for a few years it was manageable and not really existent for the last 4-5 years. It use to stop me from enjoying social activities, work I always hid it but got anxious in meetings/seminars etc.. My anxiety makes me feel like I have to go to the bathroom constantly which is frustrating to know what is real and what isn't. Now after an event a few weeks ago it has come back. I'm speaking again over the phone to previous psychologist but they no longer see patients but is helping out where they can which has been great. Im thinking I might need to go back on medication (temp) to help as it's been a few weeks. I talk to myself to advise not as bad as I was and I'm stronger than I was previously I know that but I panic about things coming up. I'm using the smiling mind app to try and relax. Does anyone else suffer from these symptoms and what do you do to help in those situations. Feeling very tired and frustrated... Thanks

thidmed Why does nausea spin me into panic mode?
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I woke up this morning feeling nauseous. I have strong resources for coping with anxiety and depression but when I am nauseous I spin into total panic mode and cannot access any of my coping systems. I just wondered if anyone has this problem or has ... View more

I woke up this morning feeling nauseous. I have strong resources for coping with anxiety and depression but when I am nauseous I spin into total panic mode and cannot access any of my coping systems. I just wondered if anyone has this problem or has any idea what is happening. It's like my brain disengages completely and runs away to hide! I feel hysterical which doesn't help when you are throwing up and when you have young children around !