Leaving my own town next week

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Registered: 05-08-2003
Leaving my own town next week
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Fri, 08-04-2006 - 4:34pm

I will be leaving Toronto for Calgary next Tuesday because of the new employment. I will be there for 2 days to see the new company and people over there. I will relocate there in the middle of August. I am very happy that I found a job over there but I am very anxious at the same time. It got nothing to do with taking a flight but just different city.

I don't know anybody there at all. I don't know how can I get help. I lost a lot of sleep lately. I also have panic attack lately. I have been on Zoloft 3 weeks (first 2 weeks on 50mg and one week on 100mg). I am so worry about how I feel over there.

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 08-04-2006 - 6:03pm

You will do just fine. Look @ this for all the positive changes it will bring to your life. Try to look @ it as an adventure. Keep busy. Make connections by asking your co-workers about houses of worship, local gyms, the library, places to shop, etc. Then get out there & meet others. Facing fear & panic isn't any different in Toronto, than in Calgary. I know from the Calgary Olympics that it's a beautiful place. Make the most of your time.


I think it's important that you check with your health care providers in Toronto to recommend a doctor, therapist, whatever you will need in Calgary. Make certain you have enough zoloft to get you through until you get an appointment with your new providers. The zoloft should be giving you

 

 


 



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Registered: 10-21-2004
Fri, 08-04-2006 - 6:23pm
I live only 1 hour away from Calgary, I love it there, plus my brother is there too, so I am there lots... maybe one day we can meet up!!! Good luck and I really think you will like Calgary! My dh and I are going there next weekend for our one year anniversary!! Take care!!
(((Hugs to You))) Kindra!!
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Registered: 12-25-2004
Fri, 08-04-2006 - 9:47pm

I can totally understand how that would be causing you anxiety! I don't know if this will help, but some things to try would be to research the city on the internet before you move there. Find out where things are and try to decide which areas you might like to live based on your interests and needs. Then get on the phone and start interviewing doctors and therapists. Most good docs will do a phone interview if you call and schedule one. Your current providers may be able to point you in the right direction where that is concerned.

Find out if the area has any anxiety support groups. It might be a good way to meet some people who will be supportive and sympathetic to the challenges you're facing. Also, look into groups or clubs that meet based on your interests, i.e. book clubs, kiyaking groups, etc. Church groups are also a great way to meet people. Another good idea is to introduce yourself to a few of your neighbors. You may hit it off with them, or at the very least they'll know who you are if you end up knocking on their door one night with an emergency.

Changes in environment can be so hard. It seems easier at times to deal with anxiety when you're in a familiar situation, but honestly, your new environment will quickly become more familiar, which will, I'm sure, help you to be more comfortable. You can do this!!!

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 08-05-2006 - 3:41am

When I relocated about 800 miles away from home with dh last year, I did everything to make it easier.

Sheri Ann