[Victoria'smom]

I know it is stupid but for the first time ever I'm scared to move. Up until about 5 years ago we lived basicly waiting for the sheriff to knock and tell us we had to go. So our moving was grab whatever and find a new place and wait for everything to fall apart again. That I'm comfortable with.

Currently we're choosing to move and bringing things. For some reason that freaks me out. I keep making my husband downsize even though we have less then half a cargo van now. It freaks me out we're bringing beds, computers, desks and cloths. I shouldn't be up all night stressed that we're moving properly but I am.

On the other hand my parents told me to pack light for there trip. I have a book bag of cloths and personal items and a container the size of a (trapper keeper) of art supplies and important papers and I'm much more comfortable with that. WTF???? I should be happy not stressed. I keep thinking the new place will be over crowded.

Its strange and odd and I don't like it. I should be happy but I'm not I'm scared.

[Nammu]

That which is unfamiliar is always uncomfortable and often scary.

[BipolaRNurse]

It's not a bit stupid. Change is scary, because you're going into unfamiliar territory and you don't know how it will turn out. But you'll be OK.....if you could handle what you've already been through, you can do this.

[icinggurl]

It's not stupid at all! Moving is the worst! That's why it's on that list of major life stressors (don't know if you know about that list - I learned about it in college psych). I heard a comedian say that hell isn't fire and brimstone. They just make you move over and over. I've been stuck in this s---hole apartment cuz I'm afraid of the stress associated with moving. I know it's counter productive, but I'm still here. I also am terrified of traveling. I pack TONS of meds and everything else I own 'just in case' and yet I still have at least a couple meltdowns during that time. Besides, feelings are valid no matter how stupid they may seem to us at the time. There's always someone else out there dealing with similar stuff. It doesn't have to make sense for it to be real. Just hang in there! Most likely once you are settled, the anxiety will subside. Hugs!

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[waiting4]

Not stupid at all, and very understandable. My first move I was 22..a 13 inch tv and a bag of clothes.

With time, I ended up with more cr*p than I could possibly need and my last move, as a lot of people on this site know...was terrifying. I'm still trying to get over it. Movers, packing, planning ...was a nightmare. It was my first without help so it was quite the eye opener.

If I had to do it again, I think I could, much easier, as I know what to expect now (reasonably). It is totally the fear of the unknown and the unexpected that freaks everyone out...plus, I hate surprises. Any surprises. pfffft

[Victoria'smom]

I just don't understand why "just start over again" is less stressful then let's take some crap that we own.

[swheaton]

Change can suck! Take a deep breath and try to relax. Not stupid at all.

[Victoria'smom]

Starting my 14 hr trip. See you guys soon,

Goodluck!

I am wondering why you move so often? Moving is extremely stressful even for mentally healthy people.

[Victoria'smom]

This will be our first move in 5 yrs before it was around the every 3 month mark. It just wasn't easy with 2 untreated bipolar to keep up with bills. Currently half way there.