[jitters]

I moved to a new town recently and I guess it was a little bit emotionally traumatic. I loathe the Unknown, I like the familiar and habitual. I'm having a terrible time motivating myself to get to the grocery store (big store, more people, congested traffic: this is not sitting well with a former country bumpkin and confirmed agoraphobe), and I am finding myself completely frazzled and unable to deal with more pressing issues, like finding a new doctor and new therapist. I get panicky, I shut down, I get apathetic. Trying to rouse myself to accomplish something productive, *anything* productive, is like kicking a soccer ball filled with cement.

What do you do when you absolutely must get things done but are completely lacking in coping skills, stress tolerance, and fairy dust?

[allimsaying]

Hi Jitters,

Moving in fact is one of the most highly emotional stressors people experience. Those are huge changes. For me, I like to think of it the way you acclimate fish to a different fish tank. Slowly and carefully because the change in temperature is enough to kill them. Take it easy.

[Rohag]

Originally Posted by jitters

Trying to rouse myself to accomplish something productive, *anything* productive, is like kicking a soccer ball filled with cement.

I love that image!

Originally Posted by jitters

What do you do when you absolutely must get things done but are completely lacking in coping skills, stress tolerance, and fairy dust?

I've sometimes imagined what I would do in the event my current supports were no more. I believe I would then have to call for practical organizational and community help. In the US I suggest starting with

• 211 (United Way/AIRS)
• Search for your state, county "social services," "health and human services," etc.