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  • NewAccess and me: “Learning about anxiety was incredibly powerful”

    NewAccess and me: “Learning about anxiety was incredibly powerful”

    When 44-year-old Tara contacted her local NewAccess coach in early 2020, she didn’t know how the program could help her or even exactly what it was she needed help with – she just knew she had to do something.

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  • “I thought he’d be better off without me” - Sandi’s experience of post-natal depression

    “I thought he’d be better off without me” - Sandi’s experience of post-natal depression

    After wanting to be a mother all her life, Sandi found the reality of parenting tougher than she expected.

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  • “I thought I was dying” – Milli describes what a panic attack feels like

    “I thought I was dying” – Milli describes what a panic attack feels like

    In her own words, Milli explains what it was like when she had her first panic attack and how she dealt with it.

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  • “I gave up on talking” – Daniel’s experience of living with a stutter and depression

    “I gave up on talking” – Daniel’s experience of living with a stutter and depression

    After bullying saw him spend a year refusing to talk, Daniel had to learn to find his voice again.

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  • Trauma and losing my coping strategy – Nicole’s story

    Trauma and losing my coping strategy – Nicole’s story

    After suffering an injury while dancing, Nicole struggled to deal with the impact of losing her greatest outlet.

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  • “I’m a doctor, I shouldn’t get sick” – Geoff’s experience of work stress and depression

    “I’m a doctor, I shouldn’t get sick” – Geoff’s experience of work stress and depression

    Despite spending decades helping others get better, Geoff’s greatest challenge was taking care of himself.

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  • I used to run from my anxiety, today I run with it – Catriona’s story

    I used to run from my anxiety, today I run with it – Catriona’s story

    Catriona Bisset is an Olympian and the Australian record holder over 800m. But for a decade, she left the sport she loved.

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  • "I came because I didn't want to die" – Jake’s story of anxiety, depression and therapy

    "I came because I didn't want to die" – Jake’s story of anxiety, depression and therapy

    From a place of hopelessness, Jake has come to accept that he's worth recovering for.

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  • Self-loathing, depression and embracing love – Sean's coming out experience

    Self-loathing, depression and embracing love – Sean's coming out experience

    Sean's perspective on the importance of connection and the impact that it had on him as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality.

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