Anxiety

[lucie-lu]

Hi Everyone

I feel like i just need to say anxiety really sucks. I have been suffering with different types of anxiety for about 10 years now. and it certainly has been a roller coaster. I have had some big changes in my life this year and im about to endure another life changing situation. I'm trying to look at this with a positive mind set a fresh start but my friend anxiety is making this an extremely difficult.

I currently see a psychologist and use medication to help with my anxiety. coming into this next year i will be moving away to a rural location and will no longer have the same access that i have in the city. I find this terrifying especially not knowing how my anxiety will go with it.

I have been reading posts on here for some time and find that this is such a supportive community and thought that i would give it ago.

Sorry that my post is a bit all over the place.

But i look forward to conversing with you all.

Thanks

[Janey123]

Hi Lucie-lu,

Yep, anxiety sucks. Sorry it has you bad at the moment..the unknown element of moving towns can seem really scary.

Can you find out if there will be a psychologist in your new area?

I live rurally and actually drive 2 hours to see my psychologist once a month in the nearest city (there is one here, but I wanted to go further afield for a bit more anonymity as I've lived here most of my life and know almost everyone). I try and make a nice shopping trip out of it, going to a coffee shop and reading the paper, doing my grocery shop at a place that has nice fresh fruit and veg and seeing the beautician. My psychologist actually travels around a bit too as he has rural clients... Is traveling for a day trip an option for you?

When you do move, you may find that the slower pace of life helps your anxiety! Are you starting a new job too?

Janey

[romantic_thi3f]

Hey Lucie-lu,

Welcome to the forums and thanks for joining us.

Moving from the city to a rural area is a big deal so I'm glad that you've decided to tell us and have us support you through this move. I used to live in a rural area and then moved to the city so I can see how big a change that is; especially with mental health.

One of the things I would recommend if you haven't already is finding services early so that you can have a smooth transition as possible. Often a big problem with rural areas is both access and waiting times; so organising referrals can help make it an easy one so you can see someone before too long. It may also help to talk to your GP or psychologist in getting them to write a letter as that way they might have a bit of a background on you or can help 'pick up where he/she left off' maybe.

I also love how you said 'my friend anxiety'. This is such a big deal because often anxiety can consume us and our identities; so thinking about it like a friend is such a great attitude.

[Shred1106]

Welcome Lucie-Lu

I too know anxiety all too well.

Well done for jumping on board and please know that we are all here to support each other. I moved from a large city to semi rural almost 17 years ago but I do travel to see my supports such as psychiatrist and psychologist.

Finding services is complex but the easiest way to go about it is to contact the local Community Health Centre and they will know how to get in touch with services. Alternatively, the local councils all have Health Directories that you can access if you give them a call as well.

You never know - the serenity of rural life may be of some help.I hope it is as smooth a transition as it can be for you.

Shred out