Hello Bronte, welcome to Beyond Blue forums
Pleased you have found your way to our community. People are caring, friendly, supportive and non judgemental.
To help support you I tend to ask questions, though there is no pressure at all if you don't want to answer anything you don't want to.
I've always found that moving and establishing my self in another location is a major change that sets off my anxiety then leads to depression. One of the things that's helped me to adjust is to start looking at how to make friends in my new location. Sometimes this is daunting, however, it is achievable. I usually start by joining clubs that I'm interested in, e.g. photography, folk music, book reading.
So what sorts of interested do you have? Are you interested in going to your local library? They frequently have events happening that you can join in.
Have you every volunteered for a sporting club, library, lions, rotary or any other type of organisation? Volunteering can be very rewarding and is a great way to meet new people when you're trying to establish yourself in a new town.
Are you working or looking for work? The workplace is another good place to start meeting people. Maybe suggest a movie or a coffee to some one who you think you may have similar interests.
You're are not alone. There are a lot of people in our community who feel they are isolated and alone. These forums are a way to help people feel less lonely and to know that others with similar circumstances are around.
Have you had a look at the Social Zone forum yet? There's the cafe, lots of games and other things happening there. It's a good way to start to see what's happening and meeting others here.
Keep reaching out, when you want to. There's no pressure for you to do so if you don't want.
Kind regards
PamelaR
