neese07

[neese07]

hi first day here. i suffer from depression anxiety and panic.depression for 18yrs diagnosed and the strong anxiety and panic in the past couple of years. having a rough time of it at the moment ! so here i am. looking forward to some support and info !

[JessF]

Hello neese, anxiety and panic is dreadful isn't it. I used to be dreadfully afraid of going out in crowds but I'm pleased to say it's something I have gotten through in the last few years and now I love being around people (for the most part haha). What has been happening for you to have such arough time lately?

[Zeal]

Hi Neese,

Welcome to the forum!

I'm sorry to hear that you have suffered from anxiety, depression and panic. As Jess said, you can post back and talk more about your situation. If you don't mind me asking, do you regularly see a doctor (GP) or other professional? If not, I highly recommend seeing a GP for a referral to a psychologist.

Here are some online resources that you can save to your computer favourites as a point of reference:

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=37 (depression)

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=44 (panic)

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=46 (anxiety)

It would be great to hear back from you 🙂

Best wishes,

Zeal

[neese07]

hi a few days away from here sorry ! I live country south aus and professional help isnt always easy to get. local dr are ok and have mental health nurses / councilors but they are very busy so cant always see someone when you absolutely need to ! Im really interested in relaxation and breathing techniques at the moment ! i had been walking on egg shells for about a month and have had a breakthrough . ANXIETY not dying, not going to pop, not going mad. S o i have been doing some investigating and working forward now ! Still tense and struggling but more in control ! So look forward to some info from here x

[romantic_thi3f]

Hey neese07

Welcome and thanks for posting again.

I used to live in Country SA too 🙂 I know how hard it is to access help. Sometimes if you have a chat with your GP he/she can help push for a referral. Also headspace can be a great place to go and I know they have a few of those around SA. They are for ages 12-25. I know the wait can be exhausting but once your in it's often easier. Are you at school at the moment? Only ask because often schools have their own counsellor that can be helpful too.

I'm glad to hear that you've been interested in relaxation and breathing techniques; what sort of stuff do you use and find helpful?

There are so many different things that can be handy - some people like mindfulness, others colouring, guided meditations, muscle tension and release exercises... all sorts!

Here are a couple of links that might be handy:

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/docs/default-source/senseability/relaxation-techniques.pdf?sfvrsn=2

https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/do-something-about-it/keeping-well/relaxation-exercises