https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/down-the-rabbit-hole/m-p/429085#M22343 <P>Hi Peonie,</P> <P>Welcome to the community here. Yes, it can be hard moving away from family and all that is familiar.</P> <P>If you don't mind me asking why did you move and if you don't cope well can you move back again?</P> <P>Are you in regular contact with family and friends? Can any of them visit you where you are now?</P> <P>Do you have hobbies and interests you can get involved in within this new area?</P> <P>Are there clubs and groups you can join to meet new people?</P> <P>Have you connected with a new Dr who can help you?</P> <P>We moved a few years ago. I joined different groups. Some worked out well, some didn't. That is okay. I tried.</P> <P>Just last night I phoned some ladies I now know from Church and invited them to dinner Friday. I am not sure who was more surprised, them or me!</P> <P>Sometimes I need to step out of the box, give myself a push and look for the good that is around me!</P> <P>Cheers to you from Dools</P> <P> </P> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:07:00 GMT Doolhof 2019-02-18T20:07:00Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/down-the-rabbit-hole/m-p/429083#M22341 Hi all, I've recently moved states after 30 years in the one area, leaving older sons, friends, work and familiarity behind. Am in a lot area, but completely grieving for what I left behind. Have Bipolar 1 and have managed incredibly well for a long time, a few ups and downs but nothing I couldn't resolve..this however is dreadful. I have completely shutdown physically, emotionally and mentally, I put in the smile to do what needs to be done of course but as soon as I'm alone I unengaged completely. I am not a person who does well being alone, but can't even get out of my head atm...has anyone else found moving their lives the same? Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:35:04 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/down-the-rabbit-hole/m-p/429083#M22341 Peonie 2019-02-18T01:35:04Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/down-the-rabbit-hole/m-p/429084#M22342 <P>Hi, welcome </P> <P>Our stamping ground is our foundation of harmony. Once we leave it wr are lost. Some van treat it as an adventure but I recall returning from the RAAF and all my friends were married.</P> <P>Ot might take several years to feel that your nrw location is "home"</P> <P>TonyWK </P> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:20:40 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/down-the-rabbit-hole/m-p/429084#M22342 white knight 2019-02-18T03:20:40Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/down-the-rabbit-hole/m-p/429085#M22343 <P>Hi Peonie,</P> <P>Welcome to the community here. Yes, it can be hard moving away from family and all that is familiar.</P> <P>If you don't mind me asking why did you move and if you don't cope well can you move back again?</P> <P>Are you in regular contact with family and friends? Can any of them visit you where you are now?</P> <P>Do you have hobbies and interests you can get involved in within this new area?</P> <P>Are there clubs and groups you can join to meet new people?</P> <P>Have you connected with a new Dr who can help you?</P> <P>We moved a few years ago. I joined different groups. Some worked out well, some didn't. That is okay. I tried.</P> <P>Just last night I phoned some ladies I now know from Church and invited them to dinner Friday. I am not sure who was more surprised, them or me!</P> <P>Sometimes I need to step out of the box, give myself a push and look for the good that is around me!</P> <P>Cheers to you from Dools</P> <P> </P> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:07:00 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/down-the-rabbit-hole/m-p/429085#M22343 Doolhof 2019-02-18T20:07:00Z