Tuesday, August 25, 2009

For me

I think the move and getting settled and trying to find a niche is all starting to catch up with me. I've been feeling more and more restless and anxious, just not myself. Last week I joined Curves and have been working out there on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while both of my boys are at school. It is helping me, having that Andrea time. But I'm still not feeling quite "normal." I'm not laughing as much as I should, and that bothers me.

So, I'm asking for prayers and advice. Come on ladies, breathe your words of wisdom on me!

6 comments:

Rebekah Scott, M.MFT, LPC, LMFTA said...

Andrea,

I'm going to send you an email; hopefully I have an email for you!!

Rebekah

Sara said...

Been there last year after our move to Searcy. It is tough to transition to a new town. Just be easy on yourself...give yourself time to make that adjustment. Maybe try to do something at church (Ladies Class). It will happen and you'll feel at ease again. Prayers your way daily, sissy!

Maria said...

Yes, that is a major change for you and your family. I can't imagine how hard it would be. I will pray for you, and I know how you feel. I will have to send a separate message sometime too. I've had my bouts with anxiety and not feelin' myself. Hang in there. Maria

Kathryn said...

Sorry you are feeling blue! It's good that you're able to get in some workout time, and I was going to suggest the same thing that Sara said. Is there a ladies' class at church, or maybe some volunteer opportunities? You'll be in my thoughts as you continue to make this transition. :)

Robin said...

Nothing like some alone-time at the gym...that was a wise move! I agree with Sara...give yourself time. It has been said that it takes a year to get used to any big change. I will pray that you find a really good friend there in TN. That always helps!!

RAK

Alicia said...

Andrea,
With our move this past January, I found facebook helpful during those lonely times before meeting new people and forming new friendships. Since then, I've also found a meet-up group of moms and kids in our area. We schedule playdates and Mom's night out! In addition to church, these things have really helped make the transition easier.

Good F words

Hey! Not all F words are bad. The best words in the world are family, fun, food, and fabulous! I'm challenging myself to expand my own appreciation of the fabulous F words out there. I'm starting a list of words that I'll eventually write about. Let me know if you think of another fun one.



Family ~ Father ~ Fast ~ Fanatic ~ Fanciest ~ Festive ~ Fanciful ~ Freedom ~ Friday ~ Flower ~ Flagrant ~ Fixable ~ Forceful ~ Forbidden ~ Foray ~ Foppish ~ Fledgling ~ Frappacino ... hmmm... maybe ?