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In my 40s and still feel worthless, undeserving and unattractive

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Im 44, and have never felt pure joy in life. I have never felt self concious and disgusting. I cant stand mirrors. I have zero self worth. No confidence, i fake smiles every day. My partner tells me he loves me, I dont believe him. People tell me I a... View more

Im 44, and have never felt pure joy in life. I have never felt self concious and disgusting. I cant stand mirrors. I have zero self worth. No confidence, i fake smiles every day. My partner tells me he loves me, I dont believe him. People tell me I am attractive and intelligent, I truly believe they are delusional. Anyone who pays me a compliment is being kind because they must feel sorry for me. I someone was about to get hit by a bus, I would jump in the way to save them because I would beloved their life is more valuable than mine. I cry for hours feeling completely hopelessness and heart break that I am old and ugly.

Perimenopause

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Hi, does anyone feel woozy and off balance with Perimenopause. I struggle more with it when standing still, I am struggling to go shopping because standing at the counter waiting makes me feel like I am going to fall over. Driving at times has been a... View more

Hi, does anyone feel woozy and off balance with Perimenopause. I struggle more with it when standing still, I am struggling to go shopping because standing at the counter waiting makes me feel like I am going to fall over. Driving at times has been a struggle too

Severe Anxiety

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Hi, I’m natalie…the 4th of may, i ended up going through a very traumatic experience. i ended up having a very severe anxiety attack. at the time i wasn’t aware it was my anxiety but looking back at it now, all the signs were there.i was in the showe... View more

Hi, I’m natalie…the 4th of may, i ended up going through a very traumatic experience. i ended up having a very severe anxiety attack. at the time i wasn’t aware it was my anxiety but looking back at it now, all the signs were there.i was in the shower, then all of a sudden my bathroom walls starts closing in on me and my head was moving 100x a second, random thoughts and scary ones. i ended up going to my sisters that night and for the whole week as well. to this day i’m still dealing with it and severe episodes. my main fear is going crazy and ending up in my local psych ward. i have a daughter, she’s my rock and my world. also for context, i had locked myself in my house for about 6 months… barely saw my friends and when i did i would drink, go out clubbing. i’m such a social person as well. i love going out and seeing my friends and family but ever since my severe anxiety/panic attack i have to retire my brain to be social. i was at my local plaza yesterday and i had to leave within five minutes because it was all too much for me. luckily my best friend is more then perfect to accompany me in whatever i need to feel relaxed and safe. sometimes i feel like an actual toddler learning how to do things again and not only that my brain likes to try and make me feel like i’m not real and things around me aren’t real as well. it’s a constant battle, i have to pinch/bite myself and i’ve gone to the extent of putting my hand under scorching hot water to feel something… to feel like i’m alive… i know i’m not crazy and i know it’s all in my head but i’m also very impatient and just want to feel ‘normal’ again…also i have my first therapy session this friday which i’m so so excited for :))

I lose all my motivation

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I quitted my job on Oct last year because I was feeling burned out. I was tired to deal with the add-on work loads, phone calls and the lack of lunch break. But I really like the people I was working with. I started to look for new job on Feb this ye... View more

I quitted my job on Oct last year because I was feeling burned out. I was tired to deal with the add-on work loads, phone calls and the lack of lunch break. But I really like the people I was working with. I started to look for new job on Feb this year, and was able to get an offer on March. I quitted again after 2 months because of the people and the complete lack of motivation to do any work, I was able to do my job but I just couldn't handle my co-worker who was constantly spreading her negativity. I also found it difficult to wake up early in the morning without feeling drained. I started browsing job ad again recently, but I was hesitate to apply just by looking at the role. The anxiety and lack of motivation associated with working outweigh the pay check. I feel like life is too long. I don't know how to explain this feeling. I don't know what is wrong with me

Unbearable OCD

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Hi I have uncontrollable thoughts and worries, I never get a break from it. OCD has made my life hell and I constantly cry but no one is there for support

Seeking recommendations- workplace performance anxiety

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Hi, I’m seeking recommendations for someone to speak to who may be able to help me with workplace performance anxiety in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.It’s the feeling that your heart rate increases in the moments leading up to your turn to speak.... View more

Hi, I’m seeking recommendations for someone to speak to who may be able to help me with workplace performance anxiety in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.It’s the feeling that your heart rate increases in the moments leading up to your turn to speak. So much so you can’t focus on the discourse occurring right in front of you because you’re trying to think of what you’ll say when it’s your turn, to the point that you’re trying to get the word order correct. It makes you worried you will come across as nervous and therefore incapable because your voice trembles and the pauses you take are just a bit too long and often and the cycle begins. It’s this feeling that makes you avoid situations that ultimately hold you back from reaching your potential. It’s been happening my whole career and am now keen to speak to someone but I’d like to look past the glossy websites and ask real people with real experiences with good people who they may recommend. Can anyone share with me please?

Cant go to work

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I have been going through a lot the past couple of years, my mum having alzheimers and having to put her in care, finding out family secrets that I have an older full blood sister, and having severe depression and anxiety. I have had support through ... View more

I have been going through a lot the past couple of years, my mum having alzheimers and having to put her in care, finding out family secrets that I have an older full blood sister, and having severe depression and anxiety. I have had support through counselling and psychologists which have been great but lately I have taken a lower dose of my anti depressant as I need a new script and have to wait for doctors appointment and trying to have what I have last, I’ve also missed a couple of days. I keep getting ready to go to work and go to leave but I physically can’t leave the house…I have a doctors appointment in morning but don’t have a regular doctor as it’s so hard to find one now

Feeling extreme burnt out and depressed.

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Today I left my childcare job, and I miss the babies so much. The work has been toxic and unhealthy so I had to find a way to leave. I’m moving to another centre next week, and for some reason I don’t feel good and im super nervous. Truthfully, I don... View more

Today I left my childcare job, and I miss the babies so much. The work has been toxic and unhealthy so I had to find a way to leave. I’m moving to another centre next week, and for some reason I don’t feel good and im super nervous. Truthfully, I don’t want childcare as a long term career and if this new childcare doesn’t work out, I might do retail (beauty wise). I also want to do beauty therapy course some time soon, but money is always the issue. I’ve always been into beauty but have no idea where to start, I feel so extremely burnt out. I’m worried about savings, money, worried if the new work will be fine. I feel so emotionally drained. There’s more to it, but I feel so drained and upset.

The continuous loop of anxiety

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Hello friends, I have been on the forums a long time. My issue is anxiety. It usually comes & goes but last 6 months it serms constant. As soon as I get over one thing I am triggered by another. I can't seem to find much peace. I tell myself I can't ... View more

Hello friends, I have been on the forums a long time. My issue is anxiety. It usually comes & goes but last 6 months it serms constant. As soon as I get over one thing I am triggered by another. I can't seem to find much peace. I tell myself I can't control the future & all I have is this moment & nothing bad is happening but the thoughts continue...round & round.I'm tired of it. I just want some peace.Cmf

Anxiety

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I used to be well liked and good at my job. I've recently transferred departments and nobody likes me and I am put down all the time. I've tried chatting with a therapist but it doesn't help. I feel sick with anxiety 24/7. I just had lunch and had a ... View more

I used to be well liked and good at my job. I've recently transferred departments and nobody likes me and I am put down all the time. I've tried chatting with a therapist but it doesn't help. I feel sick with anxiety 24/7. I just had lunch and had a thought. Should I stop worrying 24/7 and just accept the fact that I am a useless piece of trash? I'm thinking that this is the best way of dealing with life. Simply accept this and try not to worry so much?

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