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God, I haven't moved in years. I'm stressed and confused about how I want to do things. My plan is to get my essentials over to my new place and then come back here several times to deal with the rest of it. I've paid through another month so it shouldn't be a problem. But having to rally and organize my dysfunctional family isn't helping. I'm like "okay, these guys can help me this day, but these guys will have to help the next" because they can't stand the sight of eachother!
Not to mention I am moving in with one of my dysfunctional family members. So I'm nervous about THAT too. Bi Polar? Hypothyroid? Something's screwy.
I have to do this because my depression is barely under control. Yes, I have meds. And because I'm in over my head in debt. One job fired me and the other cut my hours way back, because of the depression. So I really have no choice.
I'm freaking out quietly inside. I'm taking some natural meds for the stress, but they are really just taking the edge off. I've barely eaten in days and I'm smoking like a chimney.
Not to mention I am moving in with one of my dysfunctional family members. So I'm nervous about THAT too. Bi Polar? Hypothyroid? Something's screwy.
I have to do this because my depression is barely under control. Yes, I have meds. And because I'm in over my head in debt. One job fired me and the other cut my hours way back, because of the depression. So I really have no choice.
I'm freaking out quietly inside. I'm taking some natural meds for the stress, but they are really just taking the edge off. I've barely eaten in days and I'm smoking like a chimney.
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Yeah, moving is a pain. Tell your family to get over themselves and help you. Kick em in the backside!
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Lol! I've been doing that for years! Hasn't worked yet.
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I know exactly how you feel. In the last 3 years I've moved a total of 6 times. Plus I've helped my sister move twice. It's so physically and emotionally draining. It sounds like you're doing the best you can. Though you seem to be doing most of it. Do you have friends you could ask rather than family. It seems to me they should be able to get it together and put aside their differences even for just a few hours. Doing it all at once is quicker but can end up a disaster. Maybe after you've gotten the necessities moved you can go back and take a couple days to organize and box. Once that's done it shouldn't take long to just get it moved. I'm hoping it all works out for you. I'm here if you wanna talk.
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That's kind of the plan. Yeah, I wish my family could pull it together, but that's not gonna happen right now. Anyway, I'm so intent on sorting through things...keeping vs. throwing away, that really nobody can help me pack. lol. I guess I'm just making it hard on myself.
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Since I left home at 18 I have lived in more places than I can count on all my fingers and toes. It sucks every time and each time I did not have family to help. I am also deep in debt (student loans). If you have a few pals maybe try asking them for help. Treat them to a pizza and beer. I've found more people to be willing to help than to decline. Family can be stubborn. Actually, they're part of the reason I left home at 18. lol.
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