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Dave_S
Community Member

Hi all

professional living in Melbourne, have suffered severe anxiety and panic attacks for much of my youth and have recently lost an old friend, I’d hate to think anyone was out of options and am looking to embrace my local community and help and be helped in return through sharing of common stories. I’m based in VIC and am not sure if any support groups exist.


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Sophie_M
Moderator
Moderator
Hi Dave S,

Welcome to the forums and thank you for sharing with us. It’s not easy to do, but this community is full of lovely people who can relate to some of what you’re going through. We hope you find some comfort in sharing here, and in hearing from the lovely community members, many of whom will be able to relate to what you’re going through right now.

Because this is an anonymous forum, we can't provide recommendations for services in specific areas here. However, you can find links to practitioner directories in our Find a professional section, and there’s some great information on support groups over on the Black Dog Institute site here.

Instead, you might find this space a really good spot to hear from other’s experiences of support groups generally, or to hear from community members who face similar challenges and may be able to share what helps them.

We’re sure we’ll hear from the community soon. In the meantime, feel free to share a bit more about what’s going on for you and what might help.

Kind regards,

Sophie M

Petal22
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hi Dave S,

Wellcome to our forums!

Im sorry that you have recently lost a old friend I understand that would be difficult for you.

Have you ever seeked professional help for your anxiety? I’m sorry that you suffer with this, I understand I went through severe anxiety OCD but I’ve now recovered thanks to health professionals.

Your not alone and we are here as a community to support you.

geoff
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hello Dave, welcome on board and very sorry for what you are struggling with.

Other groups you could be in contact with are:

-Mental Health Australia

-Sane

-Mind Australia

-Head to Health

-maybe Alcohol and drugs 1800 888 236

-Anglicare 1800 809 722

-HelpGuide www.HelpGuide.org

-http://depression.meetup.com/cities/au/melbourne/ some of these I haven't provided the phone number etc but once you google them they will appear.

Best wishes.

Geoff.

Sophia16
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hi Dave,

Welcome to the Beyond Blue forums and thank you for being so open here. I am truly sorry about your loss. You have been so strong.

Geoff has provided some contacts for support groups. However, I am here to support you and always here to chat.

Stay safe.