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I'm really anxious about having to move

carolk1955
carolk1955

I'm 65 years old and have lived in a personal care home for the past 3 years. Before that I had my own apartment for 10 years. When I moved to the personal care home I had to leave pretty much all my possessions and furniture behind. They were disposed of by the apartment complex. Now the personal care home is closing and all residents have to move. Much as I miss my apartment, I don't know if I can handle independent living at this point. At the same time, another personal care home would have restrictions, like not being able to eat in my room and a limit on how much clothing I can bring, with no room for storage. Also when I had my own apartment, I also had a car to get around. I lost my car because my social worker wouldn't let me move it out of the residents' parking area. It was towed and I couldn't pay the storage charges. Now that I'm on Social Security, there's no way I can afford another car. I haven't started packing yet because I know I have to sort through alot of clothes that no longer fit. I'm really scared about packing and moving. I have no family or friends for support. I wish I didn't have to do this. It's like I'm leaving behind all that is familiar and going to the unfamiliar. When I was younger, I moved numerous times and was OK with it. I also had the support of my parents, which I no longer have. It's like I want control of my life back, but I don't know how to get it.

arfie
arfie
Change is always scary, even when it is something I asked for. Involuntary changes suck like an industrial hoover, both literally and figuratively.

Emotional support helps and is available here, Carol. Lean freely. Lean often.

You are not alone. Steadying support while you regain your control.
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
Have you spoken to any of the residents you live with now? I am sure someone is feeling exactly like you--finding a roommate might be helpful.
jessekay
jessekay
How to be honest I will tell you I've always had a problem with change the way you Embrace that so you can overcome it moving a scary to for me but I've learned some coping skills to just kind of breathe and get through it sounds like you are going to have a big life change you figure it out it will be a piece of cake but yes it will be okay just go with the flow breathe and remember it might set you up for a better situation in the future. It sounds like you're pretty independent and want to get back to that way again I hope you figure it out please update us how it goes
Littlechef
Littlechef
Moving at anytime is hard and very stressful but you know that you are not alone talk to your friends and ask what's happening with them and if you have family maybe ask what they think, you will always have someone who will give you advice and support good luck and keep us all updated. Take care.
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