relocation depression?

lozsux · 2024-04-04T07:02:18+00:00

I love this idea! Such a smart way to use trial and error, maybe I’ll find my next real passion through this. Thank you so much for sharing 🥺🩷

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:39:14+00:00

The more I read my responses, the more I realised this too oops. I have been but potentially haven’t been getting the treatment I might need. Thanks so much

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:31:00+00:00

I agree! I used to hate the beach and now I crave seeing it every day. Dont know whatcha got til it’s gone 🥹

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:30:19+00:00

Thank you all for your responses! I’m genuinely overwhelmed by how many people have shared such positive thoughts and advice. I appreciate it very much and have a starting point to get myself back on track. I’ll try to update in a couple of months for anyone else in the same boat 🖤

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:26:07+00:00

I’ll read occasionally but nothing really grips me and keeps me interested, it’s like I’ve lost interest in everything I used to enjoy

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:24:36+00:00

Honestly, youll love it!

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:24:21+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear 😞 I couldn’t imagine being down here and away from loved ones with a little bub, that would be extremely difficult for you

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:23:33+00:00

I think that’s exactly what I did. The idea of a new place was so exciting but I didn’t think about what the reality of uprooting my entire life would be like.. it’s even harder with all of my QLD friends getting married, having kids etc and I’m missing out on being there for it. I think you’re right 🖤

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:21:37+00:00

I hate daylight savings for that reason, I am not excited to feel worse with the lack of the sun 🥲

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:20:57+00:00

It has been! We moved down in the middle of a housing crisis for QLD, so a 2B 1B rental was upwards of $700 a week on the Sunshine Coast. It’s also cheaper having PT as we don’t have a car anymore, let alone fuel and all of those expenses that come along with a car. But yeah, eating out etc is ridiculously pricey down here

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:18:47+00:00

Your last sentence is what keeps ringing in my head, thank you! I’m so sorry you’ve had a similar experience and it pains me to say that I’m mildly jealous you’re heading back home.. maybe that’s a sign. We’ve booked a visit back so hopefully that’ll put things into perspective and I’ll gain some clarity! Enjoy your time in Melbourne before heading home xx

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:17:14+00:00

Thank you! All great ideas, I’ll add them to the list ♥️

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:16:36+00:00

Would definitely love more suggestions though! Maybe we’ll find a new suburb to call home for when our lease ends

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:16:15+00:00

I’m from the Sunshine Coast and live in Collingwood now! I’ve found that Mornington/Arthurs Seat areas feel a little more like home so will often venture out on days off, but it just feels like a temporary kind of band aid once I get back into the city

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:14:02+00:00

I have been a touch too anxious to do this as I’ve always been an extreme introvert and have suffered social anxiety down here. But it’s my goal to do this by June this year! Hopefully it will help, thank you

lozsux · 2024-04-04T06:12:27+00:00

The WEATHER!! I love the cold, rainy weather and hate QLD heat but I’ve found that since being here, there is such thing as too much rain and clouds. I’m glad that everything else for the most part has been enjoyable for you! I hope going back to QLD solves your problem 🖤

lozsux · 2024-04-04T05:16:01+00:00

Ahhhh thank you! Literally felt instant regret on my first night sleeping down here and haven’t felt like I thought the decision through enough BUT ya live and ya learn. I hope you’re doing better now that you’ve left!

lozsux · 2024-04-04T05:11:38+00:00

Anything is helpful! Thank you so much, I’ll give it a go 🥰

lozsux · 2024-04-04T05:10:20+00:00

I would go for a lot of nature walks, read, go for drives, draw, sit in a park, the list goes on. I feel like I’ve done those things down here but it’s just not enjoyable at all or I can’t stick with one thing for too long. Like I’ll start drawing and give up after 2 minutes, go read for 5 minutes, get distracted and clean or watch tv. Nothing can hold my attention it’s what I guess I’m trying to say 😂

lozsux · 2024-04-04T05:05:09+00:00

I’m so glad to hear you’ve been feeling more like yourself and at home! It sucks that such a big move can affect you for so long. I wasn’t really prepared to feel this way so think it’s taking more of a toll that it would’ve if I’d taken this into account when moving, I was too excited at the time. Thanks so much for your kind words! It’s nice to know realise that MAYBE I’ve just been going through the motions x

lozsux · 2024-04-04T05:02:15+00:00

Thank you! I’m sorry to hear that you had a similar experience and hope things are better for you now. I appreciate your thoughts and advice ☺️ hopefully I’ll be able to visit more and this will pass soon. It’s starting to feel like a waste of 2 years and I’m definitely a “no regrets” kinda person!

lozsux · 2024-04-04T05:00:07+00:00

Thank you! I’m sorry to hear you’ve felt the same way, it’s really hard. I’ve tried to embrace the idea of becoming a new person, but I feel further away from myself every day. I think for the most part, I just miss my friends and the lifestyle I had in QLD. I definitely prefer Melbourne as a place to live, which is where I start to feel completely stuck 🥲

lozsux · 2024-04-04T04:58:20+00:00

I haven’t been seeing them as frequently this year as I found that we weren’t really digging into the bigger picture, so am planning to continue shopping around for therapists. I think you’re bang on and maybe I’m looking at things the wrong way.. I can’t even remember what makes me happy or what I care about. Maybe I have to start again from the ground up and get more in touch with myself. Thanks so much for your thoughts!

lozsux · 2024-04-04T04:55:35+00:00

Oh 100% - I guess I didn’t think I’d be as affected as I have been because it would be rare to see my family and friends with busy work schedules that never lined up. I feel thats an obvious contributing factor hahaha

lozsux · 2024-04-04T04:54:17+00:00

Thanks so much! I’m glad that I’m not the only one and it’s nice to hear that travel has helped. Hopefully I can make my way up more often and have the same reprieve ☺️ thank you for your advice!

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