HI Di and welcome to the forums. I haven't seen you on here before 🙂
I know how frustrating it can be to find a new doctor you like post moving. I moved states last year and it took me two doctors (just for minor things but knew they couldn't be my perminant doctor) till I found one I liked enough to discuss my mental health with. But it is work finding someone you can really open up to. I suggest looking up local doctors in your area and seeing if any of them have an interest in mental health. That is how I found my doctor.
You do not sound silly for having these fears. I myself have GAD and have feelings like this all the time. It is a common issue to have with anxiety. Not everyone may understand this feeling but I do. I try do some self reassurance. I tell myself 'my fur babies are ok, this is my anxiety talking, they will be ok, I will see them again in a few hours'. I know it may sound silly but you will begin to believe it.
I suggest finding a gp you like in your local area and maybe getting a mental health care plan so you can see a psychologist with some medicare funding. They can teach you how to deal with your anxiety and how to mange it. I found it really useful for myself.
With making new friends and finding a new support group do you have any hobbies. I myself have started going to the gym and started doing triathlons for fun. I started to make friends at my local gym and through my triathlons. Maybe you could join a team or sport and see if you can make friends but doing something like this. If not keeping yourself busy can also be good for you anxiety. I found since exercising more my anxiety has gone down.
Hope this has been helpful. Let me know if you have any questions as I am an open book
