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Ollie Reading

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So very happy. Especially proud of my city for an 83.7% yes vote. They’re saying it’ll be passed by early December ♥️ #yes #equality taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @olliereading

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Hey mates .
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So, anxiety is something I’ve wanted to talk about publicly and communicate with more of my friends about for a while.
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Let’s start with a nice, succinct Beyond Blue definition - ‘While stress and anxious feelings are a common response to a situation where we feel under pressure, they usually pass once the stressful situation has passed, or ‘stressor’ is removed.
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Anxiety is when these anxious feelings don't go away – when they're ongoing and happen without any particular reason or cause’.
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Fact time -
‘On average, 1 in 4 Australians will experience this form of anxiety’.
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In my experience, anxiety can be fairly crippling; At times it makes me feel imprisoned in my own head, unable to articulate how I’m feeling or complete simple tasks. It’s rarely circumstantial nor cyclical and it delivers a number of other unpleasant symptoms.
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Outside of physiological issues, anxiety has also caused me to make poor decisions, avoid simply-resolved issues and generally make life more difficult for myself. Over the past 24 months in particular, it has detrimentally impacted my professional and personal relationships. My greatest thanks to anyone who has had my back during that time.
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Fortunately, in this country at least, there are an abundance of resources available to us, and I’ve coincidentally (or not) just left my doctor’s office myself. Beyond that, there are a number of online and phone call services available which I highly recommend.
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To clarify, I don’t mean this to be attention seeking or too self indulgent; I mean to continue the (thankfully) ever growing dialogue regarding mental health. This is also me being accountable for my actions, conduct and health.
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I also offer a hand to anyone struggling with mental health issues -feel free to chat to me and I’ll always do my utmost to help you.
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And yes, my #anxiety is absolutely raging at the thought of posting this. Much love x by @olliereading

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lafe litely by @olliereading

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don’t worry darling taken in Hobart, Tasmania by @olliereading

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such a good time at coachella ty @harrystyles by @olliereading

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let’s play pre-pandemic by @olliereading

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happy valentine’s day see book title for details by @olliereading

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just because I didn’t post anything all year taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @olliereading

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Pre and post pandemic oliver #help by @olliereading

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My 2020 star chart mentioned nothing of this?? by @olliereading

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just me rolling around a Melbourne rooftop car park vividly hallucinating about being in Sydney for #mardigras2020 🤸🏼‍♂️ hey also check the #pride gear from @volleyaustralia by @olliereading

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