I haven't been writing much lately as I have been too overwhelmed to sit and put my thoughts into coherent words. I realize there are many people who thrive on stress; I am not one of them. Too much stress has the opposite effect on me...I simply shut down. That has been the last few weeks of my life. All the hoopla of getting the house on the market and beginning a search for a new home has made it difficult for me to function. When it gets to be too much a nap seems the best solution to me. Bipolar and Anxiety Disorders tend to go hand in hand...and it is not a happy partnership.
So today I am just reaching out for a little help from my friends. If you have a moment to spare, please say a little prayer for me. I would really like to have this entire move behind me and perhaps begin to function a little better again.
~Marla
Marla, Having moved 8 times in our marriage, all of which involved job changes of one sort or another for Scott, I completely sympathize with how stressful this time is for you. To add Bipolar and Anxiety issues to the mix is truly a powder keg. My prayer for you is peace in your soul that will carry you through the crazier periods of this process and the ability to keep your eye on the big picture. A year from now you'll look back on all this from your new living room and say, "Yay me! I survived and am so appreciative of my new, more settled life." To get from now to then, though, try to stay focused only on the step immediately in front of you....an upcoming showing of your Derby home, cleaning out a drawer, making a phone call. Over time these will all add up to you guys getting there! And don't forget to BREATHE!!!! Sending positive vibes and prayers your way!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words of support. It means a lot to me. ~Marla
DeleteWe have moved 4 times since 2006, all to places far away from friends and family or familiar places and it is exhausting. The feelings of bewilderment pass Marla, as the post above states just focus on smaller actions. We all get comfortable with routine and surroundings we know, but once you get to the new location, it's like making a new friend, getting settled in your new house. Someone once said..."everything seems impossible, until it's done." Saying special prayers for you and this new chapter of your life.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the words of encouragement. I know these things in my heart...it is my head that needs convincing! ~Marla
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