Stress and Anxiety

Christmas can be a joyful time, yet many people in Melbourne experience Christmas stress, holiday anxiety and emotional overwhelm during the festive season. Family triggers, social expectations and past trauma often intensify at this time of year, making December feel heavier than expected. This article...

At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, we understand that taking the first step toward mental health support can feel overwhelming. With an online psychiatrist in Australia, you can now access professional, compassionate care from the comfort of your own home — whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or another...

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can affect individuals in many different ways, from generalized anxiety to specific disorders like panic attacks or social anxiety. If you’re struggling with persistent feelings of worry and fear, anxiety can become a heavy burden on your...

Public speaking is one of the most common fears, affecting individuals across all ages and backgrounds. For many, the mere thought of speaking in front of an audience triggers intense anxiety, self-doubt, and physical symptoms such as excessive perspiration, a racing heart, and muscle tension....

Losing your sense of self can be disorienting and deeply unsettling. For many, it emerges during major life transitions, the end of a relationship, burnout, or through a gradual erosion of self-awareness over time. This identity confusion may appear as indecisiveness, people-pleasing, or the sense...

Experiencing chronic stress, whether from work-related pressures, financial difficulties, or academic demands, can lead to burnout and anxiety. Similarly, a lack of social support or the absence of companionship in a close relationship can contribute to feelings of loneliness, depression, and disconnection. These challenges can...

The LGBTIQ+ community still faces significant challenges and stressors that can impact wellbeing. This occurs within a context of social stigma and discrimination, which can profoundly affect individual mental health. Social norms and heteronormative expectations can lead some LGBTIQ+ individuals to internalise negative self-talk, attitudes,...

I Am So Anxious and Feeling Very Stuck! In today’s fast-paced world, many of us face constant pressures that challenge our mental and emotional resources. Whether it’s juggling demanding work deadlines, managing family responsibilities, navigating financial uncertainties, or dealing with social expectations, these daily life stressors...

Every day without realising it we make hundreds of decisions but have you ever felt a sense of dread so bad that it prevents you from making any decision? Whether it be as simple as what to have for dinner that night or what you...

What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. It can occur unexpectedly and can be extremely debilitating. Panic attacks are a hallmark of...