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MIA FREEDMAN: When health anxiety derails you. My story.
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explainer
We need to flatten the ‘other’ coronavirus curve, our looming mental health crisis.
The Conversation
The Conversation
health
A clinical psychologist shares the 7 coping strategies she's teaching her clients right now.
Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang
health
"Now the threat isn't just imagined": What it's like to have anxiety during COVID-19.
Natasha Sholl
Natasha Sholl
health
'I battled mental illnesses all my life. But it will never define who I am.'
Stefani Caminiti
Stefani Caminiti
health
The 'rule of the cow' and a different story about depression.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
pregnancy
"Every day I expected to see blood." The quiet anxiety of early pregnancy.
Nathalie Craig
Nathalie Craig
real life
'I entered the gym ready to kick my New Year's goals. I left a few minutes later in tears.'
Jonica Williams
Jonica Williams
health
'You suddenly feel on the brink of death.' What I wish I knew before my first panic attack.
Laine Fullerton
Laine Fullerton
wellness
'I almost failed Year 12 exams due to anxiety. Now, I wish I'd done things differently.'
Lauren Irvine
Lauren Irvine
health
'I thought my body was shutting down.' 6 women on the reality of living with anxiety attacks.
Polly Taylor
Polly Taylor
health
"I find myself frozen." 'Fobo' is the new social anxiety you might be suffering from.
Tamara Davis
Tamara Davis
wellness
Feeling stressed, anxious and burnt out? Science says the 42% rule could help with that.
Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
health
'The greatest gift I can give my potential children is to not become their mother.'
Anonymous
Anonymous
health
The surprising symptoms of anxiety that no one talks about.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
real life
"I’m 10 years old, and I can’t eat..."
Dani Mohrbach
Dani Mohrbach
health
'I don't cover up the scars from my cancer. But I felt shame about my mental illness.'
Alexandra Waldron
Alexandra Waldron
health
"Lazy, slow and sad." What it feels like living with depression, the 'uncool' mental illness.
Amy Clark
Amy Clark
celebrity
Ed Sheeran was at the top of the charts. But he could barely leave the house.
Billi Fitzsimons
Billi Fitzsimons
health
"I was scared of my own mind." 7 women share what it's really like to live with anxiety.
Melody Teh
Melody Teh
family
After Rebecca Gibney had a nervous breakdown, she was able to forgive her abusive father.
Bella Fowler
Bella Fowler
opinion
Toxic positivity: Demanding 'good vibes' is inspiring precisely no one.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
health
'What if I walk on quicksand and die?' 35 thoughts of a Generalised Anxiety Disorder sufferer.
Bronte Harrop
Bronte Harrop
health
A doctor debunks the 10 biggest myths about anxiety.
Dr Jodie Lowinger
Dr Jodie Lowinger
health
"To the rest of the world, I look like a flake. But this is what you can't see."
Elizabeth Laura Nelson
Elizabeth Laura Nelson
kids
"For years I was embarrassed by my daughter's behaviour. But she is not a 'brat'."
Colleen Wildenhaus
Colleen Wildenhaus
parent opinion
“My mum gave me anxiety and I’m begging other mothers not to do the same.”
Melissa Kehagias
Melissa Kehagias
real life
"I felt like I was drunk." What happened when Ella stopped taking her antidepressants.
Ella
Ella
health
Kate's 15-year-old daughter was fainting daily. Then one day, she couldn't speak.
Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
health
What you need to know about L-Theanine, the supplement Taylor Swift takes for anxiety.
Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang
health
'How it feels to be married to someone with depression.'
Elizabeth Bell
Elizabeth Bell
sex
'My boyfriend's anxiety comes out severely when we are intimate.'
mamamia-team
mamamia-team
real life
There's actually a reason why everyone in your life seems so miserable at the moment.
Keryn Donnelly
Keryn Donnelly
health
There's a reason you might feel anxious or depressed after a big night out.
Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang
real life
'I didn't realise my girlfriend had anxiety until I broke up with her.'
Anonymous
Anonymous
kids
Everything parents need to know about anxiety in children from a clinical psychologist.
Laura Jackel
Laura Jackel
real life
What we didn't see: The sad backstory that led Spence to angrily storm off The Block.
Ali Moore
Ali Moore
health
The real reason why half of Australian women are diagnosed with depression or anxiety.
Helen Vnuk
Helen Vnuk
health
'I was as far from calm as it was possible to be. But to the outside world, I was a picture of serenity.'
Jill Stark
Jill Stark
health
How a six-word question from Michelle’s psychologist transformed her crippling anxiety.
Michelle Andrews
Michelle Andrews
fitness
'How I overcame my fear of going to the gym, this may come across as a bit of tough love.'
Steph Pase
Steph Pase
kids
"This is the best tool I've encountered for managing my anxiety: It's called an amygdala."
Shona Hendley
Shona Hendley
health
Leanne was on a work trip when, in the space of 48 hours, her life completely changed.
Shona Hendley
Shona Hendley
health
The 5 things never, ever to say to someone with anxiety.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
baby
The tell-tale sign of postnatal depression that has long been ignored.
Demeter Stamell
Demeter Stamell
kids
'How wonderful humanity can be': Meet the little boy who would do anything to save his dog.
Helen Vnuk
Helen Vnuk
health
This mum's simple photo contains a powerful message about depression.
Jessica Chambers
Jessica Chambers
health
"I feel like I’m going to die": The phobia that Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby can't escape.
Belinda Jepsen
Belinda Jepsen
news
In his first interview in a decade, Daniel Johns finally explains his darkest years.
Jessica Chambers
Jessica Chambers
health
A woman's tweet perfectly capturing what social anxiety is really like has gone viral.
Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang
health
'A friend told me about the 'emotional energy bank' and it's done wonders for my anxiety.'
Ali Moore
Ali Moore
lady startup
Jessica Shaw created a beautiful way to support people with mental illness.
Ladystartup
Ladystartup
health
"Pregnancy was meant to be the most happy, exciting time of my life. But for me, it wasn't."
Brittany Noonan
Brittany Noonan
health
"The simple 'Anxiety Chart' I made to help other people understand my anxiety."
B.L Acker
B.L Acker
career
How to tackle perfectionism: The silent condition making us sick, sad and die young.
Eloise King
Eloise King
wellness
Feeling anxious? Try these natural remedies (plus which foods you should avoid).
Jess Blair
Jess Blair
health
Kylie Minogue shares her tried and tested 10-minute trick for calming her anxiety.
Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang
food
This Victoria's Secret model has apologised for her diet, and her confession is a must read.
Jessica Chambers
Jessica Chambers
health
'The way my girlfriend reacted to my panic attack left me furious.'
Anonymous
Anonymous
health
Stephen Hawking shared a message to help those with depression. And it's truly beautiful.
Sophie Aubrey
Sophie Aubrey
health
To anyone who thinks anxiety is a cool trend...
Michelle Andrews
Michelle Andrews
celebrity
Kristen Bell on her battle with depression and the importance of taking care of yourself.
Demeter Stamell
Demeter Stamell
real life
Through her husband's sudden death, Katie finally learned how to manage her anxiety.
Belinda Jepsen
Belinda Jepsen
health
Social anxiety not only makes me lonely, it makes me a bad friend.
Marta Jary
Marta Jary
health
Alex Nation says her 13-yo sister wanted to end her own life after getting a harrowing text.
Jessica Clark
Jessica Clark
health
Why does depression make you tired? The important explanation for the crippling symptom.
Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang
health
Dealing with anxiety: 6 people share their unusual tips for keeping panic at bay.
Marta Jary
Marta Jary
kids
'If, like me, you can't help but be an anxious parent, here's how to change.'
Helen Vnuk
Helen Vnuk
health
This is what it feels like to have high-functioning anxiety.
Annie Wright
Annie Wright
kids
"Why I needed to tell my daughter with autism the truth about Santa."
Miriam Gwynne
Miriam Gwynne
health
"This is not your fault": The Facebook post anybody suffering from anxiety needs to read.
Jessica Clark
Jessica Clark
baby
"My first four years of motherhood were so horrific, I don't remember them."
Genevieve Stanley
Genevieve Stanley
health
"The 'One Hour Rule' I use on days when mental illness makes it hard to get out of bed."
Ellyse Rafferty
Ellyse Rafferty
health
What no one tells you about having a panic attack.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
health
The simple bedtime habit that will turn your anxiety upside down.
Your Zen Life
Your Zen Life
celebrity
Why Sarah Wilson lives out of a backpack at Airbnb homes despite being worth millions.
Jessica Chambers
Jessica Chambers
health
At the height of their fame, one Destiny's Child star was secretly suffering dark thoughts.
Jessica Clark
Jessica Clark
opinion
Mark Latham is worried about a "fake anxiety epidemic". And he has a point.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
health
How constantly looking into your future is making you more anxious.
Sarah Jane Collins
Sarah Jane Collins
health
"I'm on the best diet of my life and it has absolutely nothing to do with food."
Michelle Andrews
Michelle Andrews
health
"We'll make sure he's OK": Why this soccer player walking off live television was so important.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
teens
The photograph that speaks volumes about the leading cause of death in Australian young people.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
health
The breathing exercise Hillary Clinton swears by to manage her anxiety, and how to do it.
Katy Hall
Katy Hall
health
"After years of dealing with crippling panic attacks, here are four ways I deal with it."
Catherine Santino
Catherine Santino
health
The little-known Instagram settings that might just save a life.
Amy Clark
Amy Clark
health podcasts
To my daughter: "Even in my darkest times, you made me smile."
Marina Kalcina
Marina Kalcina
health
The little jar that can be a game-changer for people with depression or anxiety.
Keryn Donnelly
Keryn Donnelly
health
'Sleeping made the pain go away briefly, but it still came to me through my nightmares.'
Amy Clark
Amy Clark
health
"I survived London's 2005 bombing. But one conversation made me realise I wasn't OK."
Kristina Lawrence
Kristina Lawrence
news
A list of distractions for every woman who's scared about the world right now.
Lana Hirschowitz
Lana Hirschowitz
health
"I accidentally treated my anxiety by trying to look like Beyonce"
Amelia McGuinness
Amelia McGuinness
health
"After years of resenting my anxiety, I realised it has changed my life for the better."
Megan Luscombe
Megan Luscombe
health
"To the man whose partner has anxiety: There are things you should know."
Laura Mazza
Laura Mazza
kids
"I just finished 'Big Little Lies'. Now the last decade of my life is crashing over me."
Anonymous
Anonymous
health
'I asked my friends one question, and their responses had me in tears.'
Catherine Pegoraro
Catherine Pegoraro
health
"After struggling with depression, I was finally ready to seek help. I wasn't ready for my GP's response."
Madeline Heron
Madeline Heron
health
Sinead O'Connor: "Mental illness doesn't care who you are."
AAP
AAP
health
The world's "most relaxing song" is one that every woman with anxiety needs to listen to.
Sara Nachlis
Sara Nachlis
health
Handwritten notes found in couple's pockets after they died paint a familiar nightmare.
Zara McDonald
Zara McDonald
food
The unexpected mental health benefits of eating vegemite.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
health
Our greatest fears about the effect of 13 Reasons Why are being realised.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
fashion
LIFE HACK: Mia Freedman's easy trick for solving your morning wardrobe crisis.
Mia Freedman
Mia Freedman
travel
"Why I always take a photo of my stove before I travel."
Keryn Donnelly
Keryn Donnelly
health
"I broke down and cried, hiding in the bathroom from the kids."
Teagan Gambin-Johnson
Teagan Gambin-Johnson
health
"I was stressed, overwhelmed and confused. Then an app changed everything."
Michelle Andrews
Michelle Andrews
health
A single lifestyle change has helped alleviate my anxiety.
Keryn Donnelly
Keryn Donnelly
baby
The Modern Mumma shares her struggle with post-natal anxiety—and her next step.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
health
The app all parents need to download for their teenagers.
Katy Hall
Katy Hall
health
Demi Moore lost her two front teeth to stress. And she's ready to talk about it.
Katy Hall
Katy Hall
health
“I watched The Project and started crying. Then I couldn’t stop.”
Amy Clark
Amy Clark
health
Is anxiety a modern epidemic? An inner city Sydney doctor thinks so.
Anonymous
Anonymous
couples
'We had a picture perfect relationship. I felt embarrassed to tell people the truth.'
Heidi Anderson
Heidi Anderson
health
'My family knew about my eating disorder years before I did.'
Hilary L. Jastram
Hilary L. Jastram
health
"You’re isolated from the very first day": Young doctors are dying, and nothing's changing.
Anonymous
Anonymous
health
The hashtag illustrating just how challenging life with anxiety can be.
Maggie Kelly
Maggie Kelly
celebrity
If you didn't see Adele's latest tour, we have some bad news for you.
Jo Abi
Jo Abi
health
Ex-Bachelor star Tiffany Scanlon shares a beautifully simple trick for managing anxiety.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
travel
"How knowing how we die in a plane crash helped me overcome my fear of flying."
Suvi Mahonen
Suvi Mahonen
health
11 signs that you might have what's known as 'high-functioning anxiety'.
Kendra Syrdal
Kendra Syrdal
health
"It would be much better if people understood."
Amber Kassianou-Hannan
Amber Kassianou-Hannan
health
Sarah Wilson has shared her one daily trick to combat anxiety.
Zara McDonald
Zara McDonald
health
There's one crappy symptom of anxiety that no one ever talks about.
Antanika Holton
Antanika Holton
real life
A police officer's powerful resignation letter has struck a chord with thousands.
Belinda Jepsen
Belinda Jepsen
health
"It took more than one moment to realise I needed help with anxiety. And that's OK."
Jessica Clark
Jessica Clark
health
I'm a Celebrity's Tegan Martin and Casey Donovan reflect on their battles with anxiety.
Jessica Chambers
Jessica Chambers
kids
"The nine ways I overcame my social anxiety as a new mum."
Kathleen Sullivan
Kathleen Sullivan
baby
"Straight away I could tell something was off." Kylie's twins birth story.
Kylie Camps
Kylie Camps
health
The one thing you shouldn't say to someone with anxiety, and the many things you should.
Sarah Wallace
Sarah Wallace
travel
Feel jittery before flying? Here's the one thing a pilot wants you to know.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
health
"I had FOMO before I even knew what it was. It's not trendy. For me, it's a mental illness."
Korey Lane
Korey Lane
health
"Anxiety is an invalid excuse."
Kelly Wynne
Kelly Wynne
health
The one simple thing you can do to tackle social anxiety.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
health
Jesinta Campbell's private mental health struggle: "I see a professional regularly."
Jessica Clark
Jessica Clark
kids
My 14-year-old son has inherited my mental illness.
Anonymous
Anonymous
health
"Miranda Kerr has opened up about her darkest moment. And it's made me so happy."
Jessica Clark
Jessica Clark
health
What you can do to help someone who's having a panic attack.
Zoe Rochford
Zoe Rochford
real life
The most heartbreaking things psychologists hear. All the time.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
school
'Kids don't walk to school because parents are scared. I should know. I'm terrified of child abduction.'
Anonymous
Anonymous
health
Four books you must read if you've ever experienced, or want to better understand, mental illness.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
health
'I had completely lost myself within the dark cloud of mental illness.'
Sara Strachan
Sara Strachan
health
At 20, Emma became a paraplegic. But she found something that helped her walk again.
Nia Nguyen
Nia Nguyen
news
Australian suicide deaths among women and teenage girls rising, ABS figures show.
ABC
ABC
health
"A letter to myself: It's okay to break down."
Zoe Simmons
Zoe Simmons
health
Women are far more anxious than men – here's the science.
The Conversation
The Conversation
opinion
"I know it sounds strange, but the Olympics is helping me deal with my anxiety."
Katy Hall
Katy Hall
health
With one sentence, Sophie Cachia changed how we think about anxiety.
Edwina Carr Barraclough
Edwina Carr Barraclough
celebrity
This Winona Ryder interview proves she is still the coolest.
Imogen Dewey
Imogen Dewey
fitness
Isabelle Cornish shows us the five yoga poses that melt stress away.
Life Iz
Life Iz
health
The important differences between anxiety and depression.
Zoe Rochford
Zoe Rochford
health
7 things you should never say to anyone suffering mental illness.
Zoe Simmons
Zoe Simmons
health
Footy Show co-host Erin Molan has spoken about her personal struggle with anxiety.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
tv
Seven Year Switch's Ryan and Cassie open up about their daughter's difficult battle.
Jessica Clark
Jessica Clark
health
“Five things I’ve learned since quitting coffee six months ago.”
Edwina Carr Barraclough
Edwina Carr Barraclough
health
Incredibly easy brain hacks that will actually change your life.
Zoe Rochford
Zoe Rochford
health
"I wouldn't be where I am without Headspace. We can't stop funding it."
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
home
Women under 35 at greatest risk of anxiety.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
health
Exploring the relationship between pain and depression.
The Conversation
The Conversation
home
How serious do your problems need to be before you get therapy?
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
health
Why everyone is talking about the MTHFR gene.
Kahla Preston
Kahla Preston
health
Why Kerryn Johnston decided to tell the world about her anxiety attacks on live TV.
Kerryn Johnston
Kerryn Johnston
health
4 common myths and misconceptions about antidepressants.
Lizzie Marton
Lizzie Marton
home
Read a book. It's better for you than Prozac.
Caitlin Bishop
Caitlin Bishop
health
Four ways Kristen Bell manages her anxiety.
Brittany Stewart
Brittany Stewart
health
The moment Kerryn Johnston had an anxiety attack on live TV.
Kerryn Johnston
Kerryn Johnston
health
No, people with anxiety are not 'putting it on'.
Clare Stephens
Clare Stephens
health
ICYMI: How to transform your anxiety into something empowering.
Jessie Stephens
Jessie Stephens
home
Mum-stressed? Here's how to cope.
Anonymous
Anonymous
food
What are panic attacks and what's happening when we have them?
health
Emergency self-care: tips for loving yourself during a crisis.
health
"I didn't ask for your opinion on my psych meds."
beauty
DJ Havana Brown says she's been struggling with anxiety in the "I'm a Celebrity" jungle.
real life
Why Hollie Azzopardi is OK with anxiety being a part of her life.
health
How to raise a confident child when you're not a confident adult.
harjet
harjet
health
Forget colouring books. Play dough is our new favourite calming tool.
health
This is what it feels like to have an anxiety attack.
Anonymous
Anonymous
entertainment
Acceptance of mental health issues drives record number of callers to Lifeline crisis line in 2015.
health
Kourtney Kardashian on anxiety: "Exercise is as much about my body as it is about calming my mind."
food
4 behaviours that indicate you could have anxiety.
health
"I boxed my way through anxiety."
Kira Edwards
Kira Edwards
couples
The question you should ask your family and friends on Christmas.
Stephanie Hunt
Stephanie Hunt
food
Why do so many of us struggle to understand anxiety?
health
The secret to ageing well? Keep calm.
health
10 ways to support your partner through a mental illness.
real life
The post-holiday panic attack that terrified Sophie Shaw.
health
Health anxiety is real. And is ruining these women's lives.
The Glow Team
The Glow Team
health
If you're ever feeling anxious or stressed, this simple gif might help you remember to breathe.
health
10 things psychologists want you to know about anxiety and how to deal with it.
Kahla Preston
Kahla Preston
health
Workplace stress can have long-term effects on your mental health. Here are 6 ways to manage it.
Lizzie Marton
Lizzie Marton
sex
"People are saying very nasty stuff ... it was really getting us down". The Block's Whitney and Andrew are in counselling.
health
"My 6 year old is showing signs of anxiety, what do I do?"
A Morning Grouch
A Morning Grouch
health
Taylor Swift talks dealing with anxiety and her new way of dealing with her Twitter temper.
food
6 things your gut could be trying to tell you about your health.
health
It's OK to feel anxious sometimes, but not all of the time.
beauty
Why alcohol is not the answer if you reach breaking point in your life.
health
"Come on, ask me what it is.” Tiffany Posteraro has tattooed herself to shut down body shamers.
couples
The right things to say to your anxious child.
food
5 things you need to know about how stress affects your brain.
parents
'There was a woman on the TV last night who scared the shit out of me.'
Holly Wainwright
Holly Wainwright
sex
"The reason I can't masturbate is starting to stress me out."
health
"I've been told not to talk about it": Amanda Seyfried gets real about her mental health.
food
Exercise is known to alleviate anxiety. But what happens when working out makes you stress?
Kahla Preston
Kahla Preston