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https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/forums-etiquette-give-support-to-receive-support/td-p/122159 | [
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"content": "<p>Hi everyone, particularly any new members who may be reading. </p>\n<p>From time to time, we get contacted by members who are unhappy that they haven’t received a lot of replies to their posts. Our <a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online... | Forums etiquette: give support to receive support | 17-11-2015 | Hi everyone, particularly any new members who may be reading.
From time to time, we get contacted by members who are unhappy that they haven’t received a lot of replies to their posts. Our
work very hard to make sure that all newbies are welcomed when they first post, and we understand that it’s a big step to post f... | Chris_B |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/cardiac-worry-franks-sign-ear-lobe-creasing/td-p/576437 | [
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"content": "<p>Hi all,</p><p> </p><p>I thought I was doing ok lately on the health anxiety side of things, I’ve been eating healthier, loosing some weight and feeling good about myself. However, I was scrolling through TikTok and a random post came up about ‘Franks sign’ curiosi... | Cardiac worry - Franks sign - ear lobe creasing | 12-10-2023 | Hi all,
I thought I was doing ok lately on the health anxiety side of things, I’ve been eating healthier, loosing some weight and feeling good about myself. However, I was scrolling through TikTok and a random post came up about ‘Franks sign’ curiosity got me so I ended up watching the reel. It spoke about people hav... | Lostworrier82 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/past-issues-cause-fear-and-trust-problems-in-current/td-p/576285 | [
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"content": "<p>I am 53yo female, divorced and been in a long distant relationship for 14 months. My boyfriend is 12yr older than me.</p><p>I have grown to love him and know he loves me too. We planned to have a future and build a family together with his 13yo daughter.</p><p>His... | Past issues cause Fear and Trust problems in current relationship | 10-10-2023 | I am 53yo female, divorced and been in a long distant relationship for 14 months. My boyfriend is 12yr older than me.
I have grown to love him and know he loves me too. We planned to have a future and build a family together with his 13yo daughter.
His daughter accepted me and loves me, I love her too, I don’t have any... | MayaUyen |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/ocd/td-p/576507 | [
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"content": "<p>Hi there ,</p><p>my first time putting anything up on a discussion board but feel for the younger people dealing with OCD, i was diagnosed with Pure O OCD three years ago when i was 50 and not going to lie it was an extremely challenging period in my life with a b... | OCD | 14-10-2023 | Hi there ,
my first time putting anything up on a discussion board but feel for the younger people dealing with OCD, i was diagnosed with Pure O OCD three years ago when i was 50 and not going to lie it was an extremely challenging period in my life with a brief stint in hospital, but as challenging as therapy was and ... | Paul301 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/tips-for-showering/td-p/576796 | [
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"content": "<p>Hello!</p><p> </p><p>I struggle with taking showers.</p><p> </p><p>I was wondering if anyone has any tips on:</p><p> </p><ul><li>how to stop being afraid of showers?</li><li>And how to stop procrastinating/how to stay consistent?</li></ul><p> </p><p>The feeling of... | Tips for showering | 18-10-2023 | Hello!
I struggle with taking showers.
I was wondering if anyone has any tips on:
The feeling of being wet and naked just makes me panic. I don't know why. I ger dizzy and nauseous and start freaking out.
I don't know how to just do what I need to even tho I don't want to or I'm scared to. I used to have alo... | Alel |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/how-can-things-feel-so-wrong/td-p/576752 | [
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"content": "<p>I am a teacher, and a student today told another teacher that I slapped her across the face. I didn't, I wouldn't ever do something like that. I am so scared that she may have told either other teachers or other students. Either way this could destroy my career... | how can things feel so wrong | 17-10-2023 | I am a teacher, and a student today told another teacher that I slapped her across the face. I didn't, I wouldn't ever do something like that. I am so scared that she may have told either other teachers or other students. Either way this could destroy my career if anyone believes her. I really don't need this added... | K_Ley |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-head-hurts/td-p/576741 | [
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"content": "<p>Hi, I’ve been feeling really alone lately and get tea anxious and stressed about little things constantly and my head hurt from always being anxious and stressed. I get episodes where I can’t do anything and my head just throbs. Every time I’ve asked someone for h... | My head hurts | 17-10-2023 | Hi, I’ve been feeling really alone lately and get tea anxious and stressed about little things constantly and my head hurt from always being anxious and stressed. I get episodes where I can’t do anything and my head just throbs. Every time I’ve asked someone for help they just say oh me too! Or you’ll get over it. I ju... | I1C2D3T4A5 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/health-anxiety-about-teeth/td-p/7895 | [
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"content": "Hi, I've always had anxiety but in the last 2 years have also developed health anxiety and am constantly worried I have something wrong. Today though has been exceptionally horrible with concern that my teeth will fall out. Now i do need some fillings and some rednes... | Health Anxiety about Teeth | 01-04-2022 | Anxiety_is_who_ | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/not-sure-how-to-feel/td-p/576619 | [
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"content": "<p>So this is a weird post in that I am not sure if anyone will reply or if anyone will be able to offer any advice. A close friend of mine discovered a injury on my leg from two weeks ago and immediately asked if I had done it myself. She knew that I had been stru... | not sure how to feel | 15-10-2023 | So this is a weird post in that I am not sure if anyone will reply or if anyone will be able to offer any advice. A close friend of mine discovered a injury on my leg from two weeks ago and immediately asked if I had done it myself. She knew that I had been struggling recently but I didn't think I had given her any r... | K_Ley |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/depersonalisation/td-p/576687 | [
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"content": "<p>hey, thank you for the replies on my last discussion. I think they will be really helpful.<br>I just wanted to come on here and ask if anyone else has experienced this symptom. does anyone else suddenly forget where they are, who they are, what they are doing just... | depersonalisation | 16-10-2023 | hey, thank you for the replies on my last discussion. I think they will be really helpful.
I just wanted to come on here and ask if anyone else has experienced this symptom. does anyone else suddenly forget where they are, who they are, what they are doing just randomly? sometimes I forget I even exist, or that I am hu... | emem0 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/regarding-anxiety-again/td-p/576633 | [
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"content": "<p>ive been so worried about my health recently. whenever i get even the slightest ache in my chest, my anxiety dials it up to “youre gonna have a heart attack and die right here” or “something is wrong you might be hospitalized” and it really makes everything worse.... | regarding anxiety again | 16-10-2023 | ive been so worried about my health recently. whenever i get even the slightest ache in my chest, my anxiety dials it up to “youre gonna have a heart attack and die right here” or “something is wrong you might be hospitalized” and it really makes everything worse. im constantly checking my pulse, massaging my chest, an... | mimikkyu |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/constantly-have-to-recover-from-simple-tasks/td-p/575226 | [
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"content": "<p>So I eat at 9am, 1pm and 6pm everyday. Then I eat yogurt at 7pm and take sleep medication at 10pm. I was also told by my psychiatrist that I have to walk and go out more. This is going to take me a long time since I got agoraphobia and emetophobia. </p><p> </p><p>... | Constantly have to recover from simple tasks | 26-09-2023 | So I eat at 9am, 1pm and 6pm everyday. Then I eat yogurt at 7pm and take sleep medication at 10pm. I was also told by my psychiatrist that I have to walk and go out more. This is going to take me a long time since I got agoraphobia and emetophobia.
But everytime I eat, I go bathroom, or I go outside for 1 minute as ... | Alel |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/pending-legal-woes-and-anxiety-depression/td-p/575222 | [
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"content": "I recently got picked up having 4 capsules at a pub. It's my first offence. Since this I've been spiralling hard. I was already having anxiety issues on daily basis. I can never relax. Feel like I'm faking my way through life. I lost my father to suicide in 2018. I k... | Pending legal woes and anxiety/depression | 26-09-2023 | nash1984 | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/mental-health/td-p/573815 | [
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"content": "<p>Hi I was have problems with mental health like anxiety tired depressed no happy.. all this happened from one thing I was had a bacteria in stomach Called Helicobacter pylori long time it make all problems for body after I take medicine I feel very gd no mental he... | mental health | 05-09-2023 | Hi I was have problems with mental health like anxiety tired depressed no happy.. all this happened from one thing I was had a bacteria in stomach Called Helicobacter pylori long time it make all problems for body after I take medicine I feel very gd no mental health problems so if u want feel happy don’t share anythi... | loulou89 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/work-stress-anxiety/td-p/575145 | [
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"content": "<p>I have had IBS for years which work knows about so sometimes I am late to work or have to take extra sick days. I have also recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (which includes ibs) and also a unknown cysts that could be magliant. My mental health and memory... | Work Stress/ Anxiety | 24-09-2023 | I have had IBS for years which work knows about so sometimes I am late to work or have to take extra sick days. I have also recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (which includes ibs) and also a unknown cysts that could be magliant. My mental health and memory has declined recently and work has noticed it. I have ... | Ms_P |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-and-depression-because-of-my-situation-in-my-family/td-p/575052 | [
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"content": "<p>This is just me writing it out because I can't talk to anyone about this. Mid 2022, I had a fairly big argument with my mother. My parent's have been divorced for a while so I'm okay with that. My dad has always been in the picture but would never listen to anythi... | Anxiety and Depression because of my situation in my family. | 23-09-2023 | This is just me writing it out because I can't talk to anyone about this. Mid 2022, I had a fairly big argument with my mother. My parent's have been divorced for a while so I'm okay with that. My dad has always been in the picture but would never listen to anything that I had to say about my mental health. And my mum ... | Philip123 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/dpdr-depersonalisation-derealisation-at-university/td-p/575030 | [
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"content": "<p>This is a rant because I can't tell anyone in my life what I am going through, so I want to write it here. The rant is directed at the teachers who judge me at university, because I occasionally appear a tiny bit abnormal or spaced out. Because I have DPDR and I a... | DPDR Depersonalisation Derealisation at University | 23-09-2023 | This is a rant because I can't tell anyone in my life what I am going through, so I want to write it here. The rant is directed at the teachers who judge me at university, because I occasionally appear a tiny bit abnormal or spaced out. Because I have DPDR and I am managing my debilitating and frightening symptoms whil... | CountingCrows1 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-and-dpdr-help/td-p/560069 | [
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"content": "<p>Hi, this is my first post on here. I struggle with DPDR and anxiety, but the past few days I just haven't been able to get over my negative thoughts and existential anxiety. </p><p>It's like I'm scared to be alive, but also scared to die at the same time. I also k... | Anxiety and DPDR help | 01-03-2023 | Hi, this is my first post on here. I struggle with DPDR and anxiety, but the past few days I just haven't been able to get over my negative thoughts and existential anxiety.
It's like I'm scared to be alive, but also scared to die at the same time. I also keep having really intrusive thoughts of 'how am I even alive',... | plushelephant |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/afraid-anxiety-will-stay-for-the-rest-of-my-life/td-p/574939 | [
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"content": "<p>I was diagnosed recently with severe anxiety and depression. </p><p> </p><p>I'm scared that no matter how much I overcome my anxiety and depression, it'll still be there. Even if it won't be as bad, just the thought that it'll be there forever, makes me feel broke... | Afraid anxiety will stay for the rest of my life. | 21-09-2023 | I was diagnosed recently with severe anxiety and depression.
I'm scared that no matter how much I overcome my anxiety and depression, it'll still be there. Even if it won't be as bad, just the thought that it'll be there forever, makes me feel broken beyond repair.
I don't want to spend the rest of my life adjusti... | Alel |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/feeling-lonely-in-a-sharehouse/td-p/574740 | [
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"content": "<p>I recently moved out of home at 20 into a share house and I’m feeling really lonely. It’s pretty ironic because I left my mums house a week ago because it was a toxic environment, but moving has made me feel even more isolated. <br>I live with 5 other people and t... | Feeling Lonely in a Sharehouse | 17-09-2023 | I recently moved out of home at 20 into a share house and I’m feeling really lonely. It’s pretty ironic because I left my mums house a week ago because it was a toxic environment, but moving has made me feel even more isolated.
I live with 5 other people and they are insanely quiet. I wake up; silence. I go to bed; si... | stell_a178 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-over-a-negative-experience-at-work/td-p/574170 | [
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"content": "<p>It has been several years since this incident but yet I cannot seem to shake the anxiety and worry that has plagued me since. It all happened a few years ago when I had decided to leave a company I had worked at for over 6 years across two continents. At the time ... | Anxiety over a negative experience at work | 10-09-2023 | It has been several years since this incident but yet I cannot seem to shake the anxiety and worry that has plagued me since. It all happened a few years ago when I had decided to leave a company I had worked at for over 6 years across two continents. At the time of my resignation I was so elated and happy to leave tha... | justinian_ii |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-grades-are-bad-i-am-too-sad-to-study-what-do-i-do/td-p/576529 | [
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"content": "<p>Last year I was doing well in school and even got some awards. I could tell that I was happier then and my grades definitely reflected that. At the beginning of this year I had my first few assessments and I did not do as well as I thought ~ 70 for each unit. As t... | My Grades are bad. I am too sad to study. What do I do? | 14-10-2023 | Last year I was doing well in school and even got some awards. I could tell that I was happier then and my grades definitely reflected that. At the beginning of this year I had my first few assessments and I did not do as well as I thought ~ 70 for each unit. As the year progressed I started seeing my grades plummet to... | mordecai |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/brain-tumour-worry/td-p/576580 | [
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"content": "<p>Hey, I am a 25 year old.</p><p> </p><p>just jumping on as I have got the worst anxiety about having a brain tumour, I have been to the doctors as I have been having severe dizziness and balance issues for over a year now. I got all my bloods tested and everything ... | Brain tumour worry | 15-10-2023 | Hey, I am a 25 year old.
just jumping on as I have got the worst anxiety about having a brain tumour, I have been to the doctors as I have been having severe dizziness and balance issues for over a year now. I got all my bloods tested and everything was really good, she has told me it could be my health anxiety which... | ds4 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/health-anxiety-how-do-you-manage/td-p/16132 | [
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"content": "<p>Hello I am 59 years of age - I have had awful health anxiety for 22 years after a series of past medical traumas. Initially I was always going to doctor looking for reassurance whenever I had any symptom but found this just added to my anxiety so now I am a total a... | Health Anxiety - How Do You Manage? | 26-12-2021 | Hello I am 59 years of age - I have had awful health anxiety for 22 years after a series of past medical traumas. Initially I was always going to doctor looking for reassurance whenever I had any symptom but found this just added to my anxiety so now I am a total avoider of doctors or medical tests now - will only go i... | HisOwn |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/some-days-are-a-struggle/td-p/576212 | [
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"content": "<p>Today I must admit I am struggling and have been for a while. I read some statements of affirmation I had written last year and it really helped. Just being here and being honest has also helped me as well. But, gee it’s hard work. The anxiety just ebbs and flows.... | Some days are a struggle | 09-10-2023 | Today I must admit I am struggling and have been for a while. I read some statements of affirmation I had written last year and it really helped. Just being here and being honest has also helped me as well. But, gee it’s hard work. The anxiety just ebbs and flows. | Jo_____anne |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/retail-job-rant/td-p/576237 | [
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"content": "<p><span>I work a retail job and I am quite frankly I am sick of it. I have been there for over 5 years now and I am getting tired of having to ask to be moved and changed up constantly. Yes I know we are short staffed and need to give the new staff a chance to learn... | Retail job rant | 10-10-2023 | Losttwentysomet | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-or-fibro-very-scared/td-p/576325 | [
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"content": "<p>I’ve been experiencing leg aches, neck hotness, back pain, blurry vision, muscle twitches and a tight diaphragm. I am terrified I have fibro. All my tests have come back clean, but of course fibro doesn’t show on such tests. I have always had extreme anxiety, depr... | Anxiety or Fibro - Very Scared | 11-10-2023 | I’ve been experiencing leg aches, neck hotness, back pain, blurry vision, muscle twitches and a tight diaphragm. I am terrified I have fibro. All my tests have come back clean, but of course fibro doesn’t show on such tests. I have always had extreme anxiety, depression, panic etc, and over the last 6 months its gotten... | tlinn26 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/aboriganal-and-torres-strait-islander-blue-flame/td-p/576329 | [
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"content": "<p>There is a candle in our community burning pwerful beautiful and bright that is the unity we have as a community to make a difference for aborigganal and Torres strait islanders. We must stand as one nation under the banner of peace and harmony to build a better m... | Aboriganal and Torres strait Islander Blue Flame | 11-10-2023 | There is a candle in our community burning pwerful beautiful and bright that is the unity we have as a community to make a difference for aborigganal and Torres strait islanders. We must stand as one nation under the banner of peace and harmony to build a better more prosperous future for those in our community that ar... | Elephant86 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/not-sure-if-fibromyalgia-or-anxiety-please-help/td-p/368751 | [
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"content": "<p>Hi everyone<br>\n<br>\nNew member here - my first day actually.<br>\n<br>\nI too suffer health anxiety. people always ask what's bothering you? what causes the anxiety? I know very well it's health issues. Apart from how i feel health wise I have a pretty good lif... | Not sure if FIBROMYALGIA or ANXIETY....please HELP? | 01-06-2018 | Hi everyone
New member here - my first day actually.
I too suffer health anxiety. people always ask what's bothering you? what causes the anxiety? I know very well it's health issues. Apart from how i feel health wise I have a pretty good life and nothing I should feel fearful about.
I've had Health Anxiety fo... | James2018 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/past-issues-causing-anxiety/td-p/576269 | [
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"content": "<p>Hello I really need to talk to someone </p>\n\n<p>During my first marriage I was subjected to the worst kind of cruelty from not only my husband but also from his mother who encouraged him to beat me up sometimes very badly.</p>\n\n<p>I was beaten up because my fi... | Past issues causing anxiety | 10-10-2023 | Hello I really need to talk to someone
During my first marriage I was subjected to the worst kind of cruelty from not only my husband but also from his mother who encouraged him to beat me up sometimes very badly.
I was beaten up because my firstborn was a female, not a male like that family wanted, like it was my f... | Amanda 1956 |
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"content": "<p>I have finally decided to leave my job because there is too much pressure to do more, go faster, be perfect etc and I just can't handle it anymore. </p><p> </p><p>I am the only employee and work closely with my boss.</p><p> </p><p>I had planned to stay until the end... | Advice Please? How to quit job without burning bridges? | 06-10-2023 | I have finally decided to leave my job because there is too much pressure to do more, go faster, be perfect etc and I just can't handle it anymore.
I am the only employee and work closely with my boss.
I had planned to stay until the end of the year (as we haven't started booking for 2024 yet), so there would be n... | Aussie.Girl |
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"content": "<p>I live in a community housing where there are 20 people on my floor with 2 washing machines and 2 dryers.</p><p> </p><p>I do my washing on a sunday if I can last out that long.</p><p> </p><p>I am forever thinking what if I go to do my washing at the equipment is b... | Washing day causing great stress | 07-10-2023 | I live in a community housing where there are 20 people on my floor with 2 washing machines and 2 dryers.
I do my washing on a sunday if I can last out that long.
I am forever thinking what if I go to do my washing at the equipment is being used.
I know this is no big deal but its truly ruining my life its all i ... | ozziebear |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/the-powerful-and-loving-connection-of-family/td-p/576203 | [
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"content": "<p>There are those times in life where we can't see the candle or the light out of our dark path.</p><p> </p><p>We are always guided and protected by the circle of love and the beautiful relationships we have with our family and with those we love and adore you must ... | The powerful and loving connection of family | 09-10-2023 | There are those times in life where we can't see the candle or the light out of our dark path.
We are always guided and protected by the circle of love and the beautiful relationships we have with our family and with those we love and adore you must always and forever hold your family close and stand unified as one b... | Elephant86 |
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"content": "<p>A month ago I got diagnosed anxiety and depression I had a rough 2 weeks once starting meds and then come out of a cloud feeling better.</p><p>I then went back to work and am worse than ever</p><p>shaking hot and cold vomiting </p><p>this is resulting in more anxi... | Advice for anxiety spiral | 08-10-2023 | A month ago I got diagnosed anxiety and depression I had a rough 2 weeks once starting meds and then come out of a cloud feeling better.
I then went back to work and am worse than ever
shaking hot and cold vomiting
this is resulting in more anxiety and loss of appetite. I feel week and stiff all over. Tried breathing ... | Bella87 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/life-feels-overwhelming/td-p/575012 | [
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"content": "<p>I started out life with high functioning anxiety and depression, survived that way until I had my first child and post natal depression (6 years ago). These days I feel like I can still present as high functioning to most people, but inside my home and day to day ... | Life feels overwhelming | 22-09-2023 | I started out life with high functioning anxiety and depression, survived that way until I had my first child and post natal depression (6 years ago). These days I feel like I can still present as high functioning to most people, but inside my home and day to day life I am struggling. I lost the high functioning part i... | StartingOutSlow |
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"content": "<p>I know how pathetic this sounds and there is so much more in the world to worry about but I can't get over this issue.</p>\n<p>I have a 65\" smart tv which is now out of warranty</p>\n<p>Every now and then it goes blank for a few seconds.</p>\n<p>This is causing s... | This sounds ridiculous but it is creating great anxiety for me | 05-07-2018 | I know how pathetic this sounds and there is so much more in the world to worry about but I can't get over this issue.
I have a 65" smart tv which is now out of warranty
Every now and then it goes blank for a few seconds.
This is causing such stress and anxiety for me that I hardly watch my tv anymore. I know this sou... | ozziebear |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/feeling-overwhelmed-and-need-to-talk/td-p/24508 | [
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"content": "<p> I wish this wasnt the case but things are getting overwhelming for me again . The world just seems a lonely place at the moment. I have friends who i seen on the weekend and i do get relief then. Its when i get back to being by myself that i crash. I have an... | Feeling overwhelmed and need to talk. | 06-06-2022 | I wish this wasnt the case but things are getting overwhelming for me again . The world just seems a lonely place at the moment. I have friends who i seen on the weekend and i do get relief then. Its when i get back to being by myself that i crash. I have an appt with my psychologist today and had GP appt but he... | Beaser |
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"content": "<p>After talking to my psychiatrist about my thoughts and how I'm finding it hard to handle the side effects of my medication, she told me to try getting a psychologist. </p><p> </p><p>But I'm not being paid by centerlink and don't know if i ever will unless I work, ... | Can't get a psychologist and I'm scared | 05-10-2023 | After talking to my psychiatrist about my thoughts and how I'm finding it hard to handle the side effects of my medication, she told me to try getting a psychologist.
But I'm not being paid by centerlink and don't know if i ever will unless I work, which I can't because I'm struggling with severe depression and anxi... | Owlingo |
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"content": "<p>About 6 months ago I had bed bugs so i paid an exterminator to come and get rid of them.</p><p> </p><p>still to this day i am forever pulling my bed apart to see if they have returned, which they have not.</p><p> </p><p>Is this anxiety doing this and should I disc... | Is this anxiety | 06-10-2023 | About 6 months ago I had bed bugs so i paid an exterminator to come and get rid of them.
still to this day i am forever pulling my bed apart to see if they have returned, which they have not.
Is this anxiety doing this and should I discuss it with my psychiatrist, I am obsessed. | ozziebear |
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"content": "<p>Hey all</p><p>I'm Riss</p><p>I have Anxiety and depression. And am about to go into hospital to get my medication changed its a privet hospital and I don't know what to expect. I also have to leave my 2 and 4 year old at home with there dad whitch I'm sad about.... | Medication | 06-10-2023 | Hey all
I'm Riss
I have Anxiety and depression. And am about to go into hospital to get my medication changed its a privet hospital and I don't know what to expect. I also have to leave my 2 and 4 year old at home with there dad whitch I'm sad about. There is also the fear of never feeling good again. Please any advi... | louies |
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"content": "<ol><li>So last year my father told me to help him send a file on his phone and when I had his phone I saw this app which had a bright red love heart on it. The app looks suspicious. But other than seeing the app, he hasn't displayed any other suspicious behavior that... | Should I question my father if he's cheating again? | 05-10-2023 | Thank you! | redpanda13 |
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"content": "<p>There are many times as a nation we face great adversity but we as a nation must rise to the challenge and never let our difficulties defeat us. There have been times in history when our nations resolve has been test and I feel this is one of those times . The dec... | Unification of a nation and great leaders | 19-10-2023 | There are many times as a nation we face great adversity but we as a nation must rise to the challenge and never let our difficulties defeat us. There have been times in history when our nations resolve has been test and I feel this is one of those times . The decision for the voice was a going to be a great pivot in o... | Elephant86 |
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"content": "<p>hi, I’ve been struggling with dpdr, anxiety and as a result of that depression for about 3 months after a bad trip. I honestly see no way out. I’ve gotten checked everything checked physically and go to a phycologist 1-2 times a week now. It’s extremely hard for m... | Depersonalization and existential anxiety | 14-10-2023 | hi, I’ve been struggling with dpdr, anxiety and as a result of that depression for about 3 months after a bad trip. I honestly see no way out. I’ve gotten checked everything checked physically and go to a phycologist 1-2 times a week now. It’s extremely hard for me to live life and get out of bed. my attendance at scho... | emem0 |
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"content": "<p>Hi, I have the worst anxiety over upcoming surgery on Friday. It’s to remove collapsed bones from my right dominant wrist (proximal row carpectomy). I’m terrified of the recovery, I’ll be in a cast for 6 weeks and a splint for 4 weeks, I’ll also need physio. I’m s... | Anxiety over upcoming surgery | 10-10-2023 | Hi, I have the worst anxiety over upcoming surgery on Friday. It’s to remove collapsed bones from my right dominant wrist (proximal row carpectomy). I’m terrified of the recovery, I’ll be in a cast for 6 weeks and a splint for 4 weeks, I’ll also need physio. I’m so anxious, I’ve been awake since 2am. I guess I’m scared... | Blueberriesarey |
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"content": "<p>I am 28 now and I'm still without direction for what jobs I want to do, I'm only thinking of trying retail and I'm not overly keen because so many people say it's a bad pathway, while with academics I'm not a study person but my only educational interest is nutrit... | Why I'm feeling anxiety nowadays | 13-10-2023 | I am 28 now and I'm still without direction for what jobs I want to do, I'm only thinking of trying retail and I'm not overly keen because so many people say it's a bad pathway, while with academics I'm not a study person but my only educational interest is nutrition related, but it's not to say I'm one hundred percent... | Albert_247 |
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"content": "<p>I am in my 50's and suffer from childhood onset anxiety</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>During my life it became so severe I ceased my working life 10 years ago and fell into the grips of depression just to add to the fun.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>Over my journey I have tried ... | Lack of Effective treatments for Anxiety | 20-10-2023 | I am in my 50's and suffer from childhood onset anxiety
During my life it became so severe I ceased my working life 10 years ago and fell into the grips of depression just to add to the fun.
Over my journey I have tried psychological treatments such as CBD, psychoanalysis, mindfulness etc - all of which were of no ... | PickoB |
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"author": "user-id/48995",
"content": "<p>I live with a mum that's always anxious. She always says her anxious and intrusive thoughts out loud. Which, as a child, caused me to think the same way. </p><p> </p><p>I now have severe anxiety and depression. As well as agoraphobia and emetophobia from watching ... | How to stop being affected by anxious people | 20-10-2023 | I live with a mum that's always anxious. She always says her anxious and intrusive thoughts out loud. Which, as a child, caused me to think the same way.
I now have severe anxiety and depression. As well as agoraphobia and emetophobia from watching my mum freak out everytime she was nauseous or going out.
I am wor... | Alel |
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"author": "user-id/49356",
"content": "<p>idk what to do anymore i keep over thinking and i cant get it off my mind i need help yet i have no one to talk to</p></div>",
"date": "20-10-2023",
"url": "https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/depressed-girl-loosing-herself/td-p/576946"
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... | depressed girl loosing herself | 20-10-2023 | idk what to do anymore i keep over thinking and i cant get it off my mind i need help yet i have no one to talk to | astraluvsrhys |
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"author": "user-id/49354",
"content": "<p>I’m just trying to change habits that have not been good, I particularly get anxiety when Im driving in unfamiliar places and in stressful situations, it would be good to develop some strategies to feel better!</p></div>",
"date": "20-10-2023",
"url": "htt... | Trying to change habits | 20-10-2023 | I’m just trying to change habits that have not been good, I particularly get anxiety when Im driving in unfamiliar places and in stressful situations, it would be good to develop some strategies to feel better! | Guest_9210 |
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"content": "I have a new manager who has the mind of a 12 year old boy I am the youngest and he’s the oldest at my work I have been given the silent treatment for over a month and I’m just feeling depressed and alone and went to my HR lady she didn’t seem to take my side and she... | Is this Bulling | 20-10-2023 | mollyprice1128 | |
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"content": "<p>Hi all. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately so I thought I would turn here for some advice. I'm worried almost all the time to the point of physical illness. Even leaving the house can be enough to set me on edge. Social situations make me especially nervous, a... | I feel like a failure | 17-10-2023 | Hi all. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately so I thought I would turn here for some advice. I'm worried almost all the time to the point of physical illness. Even leaving the house can be enough to set me on edge. Social situations make me especially nervous, and I tend to replay them in my head for days afterwards.... | _Gigi_ |
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"content": "I just bought a house by myself and am moving out of my parents home in my late twenties but ever since I bought it I’ve been so upset. I know it will be good for me and that I need to start gaining independence, etc. but I love my parents so much and am devastated to... | Anxiety over moving out of home | 06-02-2022 | CeeCee33 | |
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"content": "<p>I feel this is weird and very specific but Ive had a singing teacher for a number of years who is also a counsellor, they often use counselling methods in lessons saying that singing often brings up difficult emotions, which it does. I am quite socially anxious an... | Am I wrong/ out of line? | 01-10-2023 | I feel this is weird and very specific but Ive had a singing teacher for a number of years who is also a counsellor, they often use counselling methods in lessons saying that singing often brings up difficult emotions, which it does. I am quite socially anxious and well often talk about things in lessons, often the dis... | Rosella12 |
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"content": "<p>I’m bipolar 2, recently stopped working due to a work place incident, living three hours from my two sons who I see briefly for one night every fortnight. I’m so sick of battling my mental health, I feel like I self sabotage everything and constantly struggle to ... | I don’t want to fight my mental health anymore | 30-09-2023 | I’m bipolar 2, recently stopped working due to a work place incident, living three hours from my two sons who I see briefly for one night every fortnight. I’m so sick of battling my mental health, I feel like I self sabotage everything and constantly struggle to cope with the situation I’ve found myself in.
the tru... | Samc87 |
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"content": "<p>I don't want to spend the rest of my life dealing with anxiety, depression, fear of change and struggling to do every task in life. </p><p> </p><p>I want to be someone who doesn't have anxiety and depression. Who doesn't get scared of change and doesn't overwhelme... | I don't want to cope with it. I want to get rid of it. | 30-09-2023 | I don't want to spend the rest of my life dealing with anxiety, depression, fear of change and struggling to do every task in life.
I want to be someone who doesn't have anxiety and depression. Who doesn't get scared of change and doesn't overwhelmed by every task.
I know things get easier. But that still means I ... | Alel |
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"content": "<p>It starts off with anxious thoughts, \"what if something bad happens\", \" what if everything is going to be hard for the rest of your life\" or \"what if you won't be able to handle this for much longer\"</p><p> </p><p>The it goes into self hatred, \"your a toxic... | Why does my mind purposely try to scare myself | 30-09-2023 | It starts off with anxious thoughts, "what if something bad happens", " what if everything is going to be hard for the rest of your life" or "what if you won't be able to handle this for much longer"
The it goes into self hatred, "your a toxic person", "your fake" or the hardest "your purposly making yourself sad bec... | Alel |
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"author": "user-id/48995",
"content": "<p>So I recently got diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. I had to go into psychiatrist care and take medication. I'm now at the beginning of taking new medication and it is working well. I am still working on some fears of mine like emetophobia and agorapho... | Struggling to move on | 28-09-2023 | So I recently got diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. I had to go into psychiatrist care and take medication. I'm now at the beginning of taking new medication and it is working well. I am still working on some fears of mine like emetophobia and agoraphobia. As well as working on my anxious and depressive tho... | Alel |
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"author": "user-id/40238",
"content": "<p>Hi</p><p>I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there with adult adhd who finds it hard to keep existing freinds or making new freinds ,which can lead to loniness.?</p></div>",
"date": "16-09-2022",
"url": "https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/an... | Adult ADHD , | 16-09-2022 | Hi
I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there with adult adhd who finds it hard to keep existing freinds or making new freinds ,which can lead to loniness.? | shayne w |
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"content": "<p>Hi my name is Carmen and I am scared of ageing as I am 67 and getting lined and wrinkled </p><p>My worry is that my partner is going to find someone who looks like a supermodel </p><p>I do have grounds for this ...a few years ago he was having an affair with a gir... | Anxiety of a possible failed relationship | 23-09-2023 | Hi my name is Carmen and I am scared of ageing as I am 67 and getting lined and wrinkled
My worry is that my partner is going to find someone who looks like a supermodel
I do have grounds for this ...a few years ago he was having an affair with a girl who worked with him , 3 hour long phone calls every night, him ge... | Amanda 1956 |
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"content": "<p>In the age of ubiquitous screens and virtual realms, can the digital embrace of online children's therapy rival the age-old, face-to-face therapeutic odysseys?</p></div>",
"date": "27-09-2023",
"url": "https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/how-effect... | How effective is online children's therapy compared to traditional methods? | 27-09-2023 | In the age of ubiquitous screens and virtual realms, can the digital embrace of online children's therapy rival the age-old, face-to-face therapeutic odysseys? | PaulWatkins |
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"content": "<p>Hello everyone,</p><p>I’m struggling with Asbestos OCD, and thought this a good place to connect.</p><p>I bought some vintage workwear pants that were made in the 50’s, from a lovely vintage store.</p><p>It suddenly occurred to me that they were still using asbes... | Asbestos OCD | 24-09-2023 | Hello everyone,
I’m struggling with Asbestos OCD, and thought this a good place to connect.
I bought some vintage workwear pants that were made in the 50’s, from a lovely vintage store.
It suddenly occurred to me that they were still using asbestos in the 50’s, and my OCD has been triggered as I’m incredibly anxious a... | Rosyrain |
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"content": "<p>Hi, </p>\n<p>Last year I had a falling out with a friend. It was a messy, awkward and confusing falling out. Very soon after, this person deleted me from their social media accounts. Unfortunately we have the same classes so I see them frequently. Every time this ... | falling out with a friend... and seeing them everyday | 03-04-2019 | Hi,
Last year I had a falling out with a friend. It was a messy, awkward and confusing falling out. Very soon after, this person deleted me from their social media accounts. Unfortunately we have the same classes so I see them frequently. Every time this person, sees me, they physically turn the other way and avert th... | reika |
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"author": "user-id/49181",
"content": "<p>Hi everyone,</p><p> </p><p>I've made a big mistake (under tough conditions). I'm having some serious intrusive thoughts and being incredible hard on myself. </p><p>My mistake is work based and could be catastrophic for my career. I also have information that could... | Big mistake and anxiety | 02-10-2023 | Hi everyone,
I've made a big mistake (under tough conditions). I'm having some serious intrusive thoughts and being incredible hard on myself.
My mistake is work based and could be catastrophic for my career. I also have information that could destroy a business. I'm so torn as to what to do and I don't know how to ... | Basilboy |
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"content": "<p>I've recently been diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression as well as agoraphobia. I've also been dealing with my fear of vomiting, fainting and sometimes weather ever since I was young.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>I'm only on my 2nd week of my meds and i still fee... | Uncomfortable with feeling okay | 03-10-2023 | I've recently been diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression as well as agoraphobia. I've also been dealing with my fear of vomiting, fainting and sometimes weather ever since I was young.
I'm only on my 2nd week of my meds and i still feel on edge or low sometimes. But most of the time, I feel relaxed and okay.
... | Alel |
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"author": "user-id/48995",
"content": "<p>Things that scare me or give me anxiety:</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Thinking about my past (especially)</li>\n\t<li>Thinking about my present</li>\n\t<li>Thinking about the future</li>\n\t<li>Urges</li>\n\t<li>Eating</li>\n\t<li>Vomiting</li>\n\t<li>Fainting</... | Can I get tips or advice? | 04-10-2023 | Things that scare me or give me anxiety:
I'm just struggling and so many people have gone through this before and I have so much to learn and conquer and achieve.
I wouldn't even have to go through all this, or have to overcome so much things or have to achieve things everyone already has or didn't even have to try ... | Alel |
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"content": "<p>Hi, I’ve always struggled with social anxiety and it has been always hard for me to meet new people and make friends. It takes several times before I feel comfortable with someone and all the tasks (except for work) that involves going out my home in a social envi... | Anxiety and advice on mental support | 02-10-2023 | Hi, I’ve always struggled with social anxiety and it has been always hard for me to meet new people and make friends. It takes several times before I feel comfortable with someone and all the tasks (except for work) that involves going out my home in a social environment, often give me a stomachache and the need to go ... | apok90 |
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"author": "user-id/49196",
"content": "I feel anxious most of the time and it's all used to be physical for me but now it's also emotional and as if I feel my brain is turning around or smh. Sometimes I'm feeling sad and even a little depressed. I've never felt like this weird unexplainable sadness before... | Physical Anxiety fear of dying | 03-10-2023 | M_A_ | |
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"content": "<p>TW HEALTH ANXIETY </p><p> </p><p>Ive only gotten covid once or twice. But lately I've been trying to overcome really bad anxiety and I live with a really really anxious mom.</p><p> </p><p>She is saying that the covid vaccine is bad and that covid is really dangero... | Still afraid of covid | 01-10-2023 | TW HEALTH ANXIETY
Ive only gotten covid once or twice. But lately I've been trying to overcome really bad anxiety and I live with a really really anxious mom.
She is saying that the covid vaccine is bad and that covid is really dangerous which is scaring me as well as her which then scares me more.
I can't stop... | Alel |
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"content": "<p>I've lost all my friends over conflict & no longer have the option of being friends with them again. I feel like I don't know how to make a new group of friends as I've always been comfortable with all I had and never really bothered with making more friends b... | i have no friends how do i cope with it | 02-10-2023 | I've lost all my friends over conflict & no longer have the option of being friends with them again. I feel like I don't know how to make a new group of friends as I've always been comfortable with all I had and never really bothered with making more friends besides the ones I had. i try my best to keep my mind busy wi... | beny |
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"content": "<p>Hi everyone, I'm at the beginning of a med change after 15 years on the same medication. The last couple of weeks have been hell. The mood the anxiety the worthlessness just seems so overwhelming. </p>\n\n<p>I have always been a go getter and this has floored me.... | Struggles through med change | 02-10-2023 | Hi everyone, I'm at the beginning of a med change after 15 years on the same medication. The last couple of weeks have been hell. The mood the anxiety the worthlessness just seems so overwhelming.
I have always been a go getter and this has floored me. At the moment preparing a meal, cleaning the house takes everythi... | Belblu |
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"content": "<p>I’ve been really struggling with the fear of dying since moving to Australia from the UK. I never had this before then. I’ve had a lot of health issues since being here (nothing life threatening) but out of nowhere I will have these debilitating panic attacks wher... | Constantly in fear of dying | 01-10-2023 | I’ve been really struggling with the fear of dying since moving to Australia from the UK. I never had this before then. I’ve had a lot of health issues since being here (nothing life threatening) but out of nowhere I will have these debilitating panic attacks where I feel like I’m going to die. It’s terrifying. I genui... | Louise1993 |
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"content": "<p>Hi everyone,<br><br></p><p>Struggling to come to terms with having eye floaters. I’ve had them for about a year now (30yo) and my anxiety hasn’t gotten any better as they progress/change. All doctors say my eyes are healthy and they’re apart of life but it’s all I... | Anxiety and Eye Floaters | 20-09-2023 | Hi everyone,
Struggling to come to terms with having eye floaters. I’ve had them for about a year now (30yo) and my anxiety hasn’t gotten any better as they progress/change. All doctors say my eyes are healthy and they’re apart of life but it’s all I think about every second of the day. I’m becoming lonely and slowly i... | AnonymousOtter |
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"content": "<p>I am having severe vertigo problems since 2 months. It always feels like I am floating & walking on marshmallows. Every single day it’s the same. I first started having these when I had a severe panic attack. It stopped for few months, but it again came back. ... | Vertigo caused by health anxiety | 25-08-2023 | I am having severe vertigo problems since 2 months. It always feels like I am floating & walking on marshmallows. Every single day it’s the same. I first started having these when I had a severe panic attack. It stopped for few months, but it again came back. I don’t know what to do. Has anyone experienced something li... | AYU_227 |
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"author": "user-id/48995",
"content": "<p><span>I panic during hot weather because I experience anxiety symptoms and then my overthinking and panic makes my anxiety even worse. I have a fear of fainting, vomiting and dizziness. So hot weather is the worst. It's also really hard for me to go to sleep and s... | Afraid of hot weather and summer | 16-09-2023 | Alel | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/post-covid-readaption-anxiety/td-p/574618 | [
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"author": "user-id/27786",
"content": "<p>Hi all being an introvert, I struggle mentally to readapt. My productivity was at its best during the covid period but now, I really struggle with crowd and in person distractions at work. Most of the time, I just want people to leave me alone as I just want to g... | Post Covid readaption anxiety | 16-09-2023 | Hi all being an introvert, I struggle mentally to readapt. My productivity was at its best during the covid period but now, I really struggle with crowd and in person distractions at work. Most of the time, I just want people to leave me alone as I just want to get the job done and go home! Not sure if there are other... | ThomasJakeLim |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxious-about-going-back-to-work-copping-a-big-whack-from-people/td-p/574663 | [
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"author": "user-id/48603",
"content": "<p>Hey folks</p><p> </p><p>Yeah look just anxious about going back to work, all just based on the fact couldn't catch up with someone yesterday. Just cos of medication side effects like really what else does that have to say, to mean its not personal to this person? ... | Anxious about going back to work- copping a big whack from people there | 17-09-2023 | Hey folks
Yeah look just anxious about going back to work, all just based on the fact couldn't catch up with someone yesterday. Just cos of medication side effects like really what else does that have to say, to mean its not personal to this person? I dont get it and now it will spiral and become a big thing- where I... | Guest_1282 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/guiltrip-from-my-parents/td-p/574631 | [
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"author": "user-id/49008",
"content": "<p>I feel utterly Useless about myself when it’s comes to my parents. <br>\nBack in the day, when I was a child, around teenagers years, struggling to school, making friends, or even do anything because of my father had S*xually abused me and my mother didn’t underst... | Guiltrip from my parents | 16-09-2023 | I feel utterly Useless about myself when it’s comes to my parents.
Back in the day, when I was a child, around teenagers years, struggling to school, making friends, or even do anything because of my father had S*xually abused me and my mother didn’t understand nothing, didn’t protect me and said to me to be quiet ab... | ShennyChavez |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-linked-to-epilepsy/td-p/63466 | [
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"author": "user-id/30349",
"content": "I'm 29 years old and have recently been diagnosed with epilepsy. \n<p>My first lot of seizures were nocturnal and only happened during my sleep. I had restricted driving instructions to only drive during certain day time hours and to keep well rested. I was.seizure ... | Anxiety linked to Epilepsy. | 14-04-2014 | My first lot of seizures were nocturnal and only happened during my sleep. I had restricted driving instructions to only drive during certain day time hours and to keep well rested. I was.seizure free for 6 months before having my first day seizure last week with only my 1yo niece and 7yo daughter with me. Lucky I was ... | Axete |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/falling-apart-abusive-neighbour/td-p/14093 | [
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"author": "user-id/9461",
"content": "<p>Hi,</p>\n\n<p>I live in a small coastal town, lived here for 12 years. 2 years ago a couple moved in next door, both real-estate agents. I'll only mention the man, as I've never talked to his wife.</p>\n\n<p>A bit of context here is that I suffer from LPTSD and tra... | Falling apart; abusive neighbour | 18-03-2022 | Hi,
I live in a small coastal town, lived here for 12 years. 2 years ago a couple moved in next door, both real-estate agents. I'll only mention the man, as I've never talked to his wife.
A bit of context here is that I suffer from LPTSD and trauma from having been bullied and abused as a child over many years, and I'v... | ShelterIt |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-after-job-interview/td-p/574150 | [
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"author": "user-id/48202",
"content": "<p>Although I gained my counselling qualifications last year, I haven't had much work in private practice and would like to work for an organisation before my skills dwindle. </p><p>On Friday I had an online interview, where the questions come up on the screen and yo... | Anxiety after job interview | 10-09-2023 | Although I gained my counselling qualifications last year, I haven't had much work in private practice and would like to work for an organisation before my skills dwindle.
On Friday I had an online interview, where the questions come up on the screen and you are recorded as you answer them. I found it stressful and fe... | Richju |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/hyper-focus-on-potentially-the-wrong-person/td-p/574281 | [
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"author": "user-id/48828",
"content": "<p>Hi, I’m 42(m) and in a long distance relationship with a lady in another state. I fly to her, or her to me most weekends. I’m very much in love with her, both of us have had prior marriages. We are both professionals in very different industries. Last week, she to... | Hyper focus on potentially the wrong person | 12-09-2023 | Hi, I’m 42(m) and in a long distance relationship with a lady in another state. I fly to her, or her to me most weekends. I’m very much in love with her, both of us have had prior marriages. We are both professionals in very different industries. Last week, she told me she wants to go for a holiday for two weeks with a... | Overthinking_m3 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/feeling-anxious/td-p/573050 | [
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"author": "user-id/48726",
"content": "I want to know about feeling anxious even though you’re on antidepressants. I having been taking antidepressants from 5 years, actually things were good but now I’m getting anxious even after taking medication. Is it okay to feel anxious still you are on meds? Or Is ... | Feeling anxious | 24-08-2023 | Prinair | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/dear-anxiety/td-p/563084 | [
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"author": "user-id/16871",
"content": "<p>At times I tell my anxiety to stop, go away, leave me alone. I thought it might be good to put it into a post. Feel free to write your own letter. </p><p> </p><p>Dear anxiety,</p><p>I've has enough of you & you need to leave. I am a strong, confident, positive... | Dear Anxiety | 10-04-2023 | At times I tell my anxiety to stop, go away, leave me alone. I thought it might be good to put it into a post. Feel free to write your own letter.
Dear anxiety,
I've has enough of you & you need to leave. I am a strong, confident, positive person & you come in & try to take it away. You always pounce when I'm a litt... | CMF |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/the-beautiful-acceptance-of-our-unique-world/td-p/573311 | [
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"author": "user-id/47740",
"content": "<p>We are all created different because if we where all the same the world would not be a diverse wonderful place that is how we have different cultures and societies all over the world. There are counties all over the world that celebrate different idea's and concep... | The beautiful acceptance of our unique world | 28-08-2023 | We are all created different because if we where all the same the world would not be a diverse wonderful place that is how we have different cultures and societies all over the world. There are counties all over the world that celebrate different idea's and concept.
The beauty and wonder of multicultural celebrations... | Elephant86 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/how-to-help-a-friend-with-anxiety/td-p/573270 | [
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"author": "user-id/48766",
"content": "<p>Reaching out to get some tips on how to help a friend who has anxiety when changes occur and then socially isolates to ‘cope’ then the pattern repeats. </p></div>",
"date": "27-08-2023",
"url": "https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/how-to-help-a-fr... | How to help a friend with anxiety | 27-08-2023 | Reaching out to get some tips on how to help a friend who has anxiety when changes occur and then socially isolates to ‘cope’ then the pattern repeats. | Guest_2954 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/i-m-terrified-i-ll-never-be-happy-at-a-job/td-p/572512 | [
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"author": "user-id/48635",
"content": "<p>Hi,</p><p>I feel super stuck and uncertain and I’m worried it’s going to be like this forever. I’m currently a full time junior accountant studying accounting at uni part time and I’m so miserable. I wake up in the middle of the night so anxious I feel like I’ll t... | I’m terrified I’ll never be happy at a job | 16-08-2023 | Hi,
I feel super stuck and uncertain and I’m worried it’s going to be like this forever. I’m currently a full time junior accountant studying accounting at uni part time and I’m so miserable. I wake up in the middle of the night so anxious I feel like I’ll throw up and when my alarm finally goes off there’s a 40% chanc... | yourfav |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/running-out-of-excuses/td-p/94973 | [
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"author": "user-id/19542",
"content": "I'm 45 and running out of excuses for not attending things....got a headache, feeling sick, the baby's not well...not cutting it anymore. So I've been pushing myself to go to public places such as restaurants, concerts and shopping centres and it has resulted in me ... | Running out of excuses | 06-04-2013 | lidia | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/overwhelming-anxiety/td-p/573163 | [
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"author": "user-id/48747",
"content": "Hi, I came off medication after over a decade on the drug for depression/ anxiety/ ptsd, Very, very gradually! At first all these interesting emotions started to emerge, I’d been completely blank emotion wise for the duration of being on medication. The great thing i... | Overwhelming anxiety | 26-08-2023 | BastMade | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/don-t-make-me-feel-guilty-please/td-p/568865 | [
{
"author": "user-id/8271",
"content": "<p class=\"\"><span class=\"\">If you had planned a holiday to another state for a niece or nephews 1st birthday party and spent loads of money on flights, and you were staying with the parents of said niece or nephew, with the understanding that the people you were s... | Don't make me feel guilty, please. | 26-06-2023 | Not_Batman | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/scared-of-getting-help-from-eating-disorder-professionals/td-p/573104 | [
{
"author": "user-id/25528",
"content": "<p>I feel nervous posting this because I worry what people will think. Still, I'm trying to speak up about things these days, because sometimes good things do happen through discussion.</p><p> </p><p>I've pretty much been on a restrictive diet my whole life. I was bo... | Scared of getting help from Eating Disorder professionals | 25-08-2023 | I feel nervous posting this because I worry what people will think. Still, I'm trying to speak up about things these days, because sometimes good things do happen through discussion.
I've pretty much been on a restrictive diet my whole life. I was born with really bad food and chemical sensitivities that impacted my ... | Willowtree_21 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/my-mind/td-p/573043 | [
{
"author": "user-id/48724",
"content": "<p>i think i'm losing my mind i've been diagnosed with complex ptsd depression and anxiety i've been to therapy where recently in the last couple of months i had feelings of suicide but i've not let my family know because i have a good life execpt for my mind so i fe... | My mind | 24-08-2023 | i think i'm losing my mind i've been diagnosed with complex ptsd depression and anxiety i've been to therapy where recently in the last couple of months i had feelings of suicide but i've not let my family know because i have a good life execpt for my mind so i feel so guilty complaining about anything and my thoughts ... | Meremortal |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-about-a-possible-dsp-review/td-p/577483 | [
{
"author": "user-id/48422",
"content": "<p>Hi,</p><p> </p><p>I'm not sure if this is the place to post but I have nobody to talk to about this. I'm 28 years old and got the Disability Support Pension when I was around 17 or 18. It would have been from depression and anxiety which I no longer have any evide... | Anxiety about a possible DSP review | 29-10-2023 | Hi,
I'm not sure if this is the place to post but I have nobody to talk to about this. I'm 28 years old and got the Disability Support Pension when I was around 17 or 18. It would have been from depression and anxiety which I no longer have any evidence for. When I was 20, I got diagnosed with Autism level 2, which I... | StygianOwl |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/nervous-and-anxious-about-everything-especially-funeral-today/td-p/273460 | [
{
"author": "user-id/23925",
"content": "Hello all I have anxiety and have my husbands mums funeral today. I am extremely nervous as it's a private funeral and my family are there and are quite judgy and in worried about what they will say. I know it's stupid and I should be focusing on my husband and his m... | Nervous and anxious about everything especially funeral today | 28-03-2017 | Sarah8 | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/returned-to-work/td-p/565351 | [
{
"author": "user-id/43559",
"content": "<p>I’ve been on work cover for around 10/11 months due to work place injury, bullying, assault and numerous other things happend I’ve been sent to a new location ( temporarily) while I adjust to returning to work , today was first day back It was hard I was lumped in... | Returned to work | 11-05-2023 | I’ve been on work cover for around 10/11 months due to work place injury, bullying, assault and numerous other things happend I’ve been sent to a new location ( temporarily) while I adjust to returning to work , today was first day back It was hard I was lumped in a role I’ve never done ( receptionist) Recived no train... | blues23 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety/td-p/577478 | [
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"author": "user-id/49441",
"content": "<p>Am 87 years old, female. Over the years have suffered anxiety & received good help from an extra hour with particularly kind GPs. At present these Drs have more worries to deal with so am looking for other help.</p><p>I appear confident to friends but undernea... | anxiety | 29-10-2023 | Am 87 years old, female. Over the years have suffered anxiety & received good help from an extra hour with particularly kind GPs. At present these Drs have more worries to deal with so am looking for other help.
I appear confident to friends but underneath moving into groups of people can be worrying. Having a few medi... | 81oct |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/the-beautiful-story-of-the-falling-snow-flake/td-p/577473 | [
{
"author": "user-id/47740",
"content": "<p>The snow flake where falling on all around on the the beautiful forest and the sun was just appearing as the day was comming into been and little bear got up and said yappee it's finally christmas and i getto have wonderful ten presents this year and he was very h... | The beautiful story of the falling snow flake | 29-10-2023 | The snow flake where falling on all around on the the beautiful forest and the sun was just appearing as the day was comming into been and little bear got up and said yappee it's finally christmas and i getto have wonderful ten presents this year and he was very happy.
This was the begining f the story
Santa was in... | Elephant86 |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/conundrum-of-staying/td-p/574813 | [
{
"author": "user-id/49039",
"content": "<p class=\"\"><span>Hi All,</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>Sorry for the sulk!</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>Due to my close friendships with 2 close friends in the Quora group, I want to remain anonymous.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>During our conversation, both of... | Conundrum of Staying | 19-09-2023 | Jimy | |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/afraid-of-never-getting-better/td-p/575885 | [
{
"author": "user-id/48995",
"content": "<p>I'm still 2 weeks into my new medication. I still haven't seen a psychologist and I know I need to. But I'm so scared for some reason. </p><p> </p><p>I'm also afraid that no matter how much I go to therapy, or I take care of my mental and physical health or how mu... | Afraid of never getting better | 05-10-2023 | I'm still 2 weeks into my new medication. I still haven't seen a psychologist and I know I need to. But I'm so scared for some reason.
I'm also afraid that no matter how much I go to therapy, or I take care of my mental and physical health or how much coping mechanisms and healthy practices I adapt into my life, I'l... | Alel |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/infertility-amp-depression/td-p/577350 | [
{
"author": "user-id/49413",
"content": "<p>Hello, my name’s Elle and I guess I’m just looking for a little bit of extra support. I’m quite involved in my local church and lead a group of adults 25-35. My husband and I have been trying for a baby for 7 years. There’s been a lot of set backs in this process,... | Infertility & Depression | 26-10-2023 | Hello, my name’s Elle and I guess I’m just looking for a little bit of extra support. I’m quite involved in my local church and lead a group of adults 25-35. My husband and I have been trying for a baby for 7 years. There’s been a lot of set backs in this process, particularly during Covid.
During the past few years ... | ellec |
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/on-the-beautiful-and-wonderful-pathway-of-healing-and-compassion/td-p/577270 | [
{
"author": "user-id/47740",
"content": "<p>Everyone on earth is on there different pathways in life and we all learn from our own experience and in life we all face different but great challengers in life.</p><p> </p><p>We have to try to figure out how do I heal how do I recover .</p><p> </p><p>What steps ... | On the beautiful and wonderful pathway of healing and compassion | 25-10-2023 | Everyone on earth is on there different pathways in life and we all learn from our own experience and in life we all face different but great challengers in life.
We have to try to figure out how do I heal how do I recover .
What steps do I need to take on my healing pathway?
There are different things that help ... | Elephant86 |
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