Weird way to start, but i need advice

[EvaMaria]

Hello, 

This is my first time here, and i want to vent out my frustrations while also getting some advice if anyone has any. 

I have recently moved states and (although i have some family here) my parents and siblings are a little bit scattered around QLD to Sydney, and Perth. 

Also all of my friends are back in Perth (where i lived since i was 5yo). 

But anyway, i have been having issues seeing myself worth, relying on social media to give me some kind of guidances and maybe even some stability. While also filling up my quiet days with tv or movies that i have watched a million times. 

At this point idk what I'm doing with myself throughout the day and at this point in my life, bc i always wanted to get out of Perth and expand my horizons but right now i feel stuck. 

The only place i go to outside of work and home (and all the shopping i do), is my painting class, but by December that will be finished and moneys a little tight for next term (maybe term 2).. forgive me for all the rambling, but that is mostly it. i am hoping maybe someone might have a different perspective, because i can only see negativity right now. 

Thank you

[Sophie_M]

Hi EvaMaria,

A very warm welcome to the Forums! We’re glad you’ve found us and felt comfortable sharing what you’ve been going through. And just to reassure you - it’s not rambling at all! We’re here to listen.

Moving can feel incredibly destabilising, and moving interstate adds an extra layer of challenge. After such a big change, it’s completely understandable to feel unsettled and uncertain about what the near future might hold. It often takes time to feel grounded enough to make bigger decisions.

While it might not feel like it right now, going to work, attending a painting class, and taking time to relax are all meaningful steps, especially so soon after a major move. It’s okay to ease into a new space and lifestyle and to not have the answers right now, as uncomfortable as it can feel sometimes – especially when it feels like everyone on social media has it all figured out.

It sounds like there is a feeling that something is missing. Is there anything that comes to mind when you think about that? While it might all feel a little unclear at the moment, it could be a time to gently explore what takes your interest. Of course, it’s a lot to process, so please be kind to yourself as you navigate this new phase of life.

Thank you again for sharing with us. You’re not alone in this, and we’re here to support along the way.

Take good care of yourself EvaMaria 💙
 
Kind regards
Sophie M