Anxiety signs and symptoms - Beyond Blue
Anxiety affects your body in different ways. Physical symptoms of anxiety can include: panic attacks. hot and cold flushes. racing heart. tightening of the chest. quick breathing or shortness of breath. difficulty sleeping. headaches.
Types of anxiety - Beyond Blue
We explain the common signs, symptoms and treatments of several types of anxiety. To get a formal diagnosis of a mental health condition, you’ll need to see a mental health professional. A GP, psychologist or psychiatrist can assess and diagnose anxiety. It's important to seek support early if you're experiencing anxiety.
Signs and symptoms of depression - Beyond Blue
Physical symptoms of depression can include: feeling tired all the time. feeling sick and run down. headaches and muscle pains. stomach pain, butterflies or churning gut. sleep problems. loss or change of appetite. significant weight loss or gain. "My depression made me want to …
10 strategies for managing anxiety - Beyond Blue
Maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce anxiety. A healthy lifestyle can help reduce anxiety and improve your wellbeing. Healthy habits include: Keeping active. Eating well. Spending time outdoors in nature. Spending time with family and friends. …
Treatments for anxiety - Beyond Blue
teach you how to let go of worries and solve problems. teach you relaxation and breathing techniques, particularly muscle relaxation, to control anxiety and the physical symptoms of tension. CBT can be delivered one-on-one with a professional, in groups, or online. CBT is often combined with behaviour therapy.
Understand Anxiety - Beyond Blue
Anxiety is when anxious feelings don’t go away and may not have a clear cause. If you’re living with anxiety, the anxious feelings may not be easily managed. Anxiety is a serious condition that makes it hard for a person to cope with daily life. 3 million Australians are living with anxiety. Anxiety is the most common mental health ...
Social anxiety disorder - Beyond Blue
Social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) is when you experience intense anxiety about social situations or performing in front of others. You might fear being judged, criticised, laughed at or humiliated in front of others, even in everyday situations. For example, eating in front of others at a restaurant ...
Anxiety and Depression Test K10 - Beyond Blue
What is the anxiety and depression test (K10)? It’s a short test that asks 10 questions about how you’ve been feeling over the past 4 weeks. measure your level of distress. help you find the support that’s right for you. Your answers and your result are anonymous.
Burnout and mental health - Beyond Blue
Burnout and mental health. Burnout can result from too much stress at work, or stress that goes on too long. It can also impact people undertaking unpaid home or caring duties. Burnout is a combination of feeling exhausted. Feeling negative about (or less connected to) the work or activity you're doing. And a feeling of reduced performance.
24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention.
Call or chat online to a counsellor. If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. It's free and confidential. Call a counsellor on 1300 22 4636 or chat to a counsellor online. Talk to a counsellor.