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Feeling stressed

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

I woke up having a borderline panic attack.  I have little to no energy and experiencing body aches.


I think the move has been good for us but I still haven't unpacked a lot of stuff.  We don't have a lot of furniture and was waiting for that.  And the lack of energy is holding me back.


I'm very worried about money.  I was told not to get a job or our rent would go up because the apartment is Federally subsidized.


I don't really have any friends and always had trouble making them.


I need some comfort.



Maui1992
Maui1992
Big hugs Jennifer! Sorry to hear about your anxiety, lack of energy, and body aches. Do you think it is just stress or are you experiencing depression?
I'm glad your move was a good decision for you. Would your rent go up even if you got a very part-time job? What if you got a job for cash like tutoring or dog walking?
Take care Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you
MochaShell
MochaShell
I have few friends and trouble making them as well. After we moved a few years ago it took me a while to build up the courage to start putting myself out there and meeting people. I've slowly started going to community events.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug Jennifer ... As much as we may want to move and it can be a great place it's still one of the biggest stressors in life... .My pdoc told me that and I believe that it is so

Deep breaths and baby steps sweetie.... xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you everyone.
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi Jenn, you've gone through a Huge Transition with your move! It's ok to still have unpacked boxes, just tackle them one at a time....just live one day at a time. Since you seem to be on the quiet side, I wonder if your local library has a book club? That would give you something to do at home and contact with people in a non confrontational way. Or if you are 55, maybe check out a senior center for activities. It's so easy to put out ideas Jenn, I know all these things myself, yet I sit at home alone too.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
These are some good ideas.
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