[jdsl1998]

In January, we retired one day, packed up the truck the next day and moved to The Villages. All good right!! But, my anxiety levels have sky rocketed. Not sleeping & I'm over come with unrealistic fears. Upon reading the internet, I've found that all this freedom, we so wanted, can trigger this response. I've decided I need to see a psychiatrist to see if I can find a remedy to get over this hump and see retirement in a healthy way. I called my doctor down here and she set my up with a psychiatrist today. I just looked him up and he has terrible ratings. I'm hoping one of you has had an experience with a doctor and could share his/her name with me. I'm willing to drive a bit, if need be. Thanks.
I am on Florida Blue insurance.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jdsl1998

In January, we retired one day, packed up the truck the next day and moved to The Villages. All good right!! But, my anxiety levels have sky rocketed. Not sleeping & I'm over come with unrealistic fears. Upon reading the internet, I've found that all this freedom, we so wanted, can trigger this response. I've decided I need to see a psychiatrist to see if I can find a remedy to get over this hump and see retirement in a healthy way. I called my doctor down here and she set my up with a psychiatrist today. I just looked him up and he has terrible ratings. I'm hoping one of you has had an experience with a doctor and could share his/her name with me. I'm willing to drive a bit, if need be. Thanks.
I am on Florida Blue insurance.

Do you feel like harming yourself? There are many here who care that you don't and you will be feeling better.

[KathieI]

How about some good 'GIRLFRIEND' time???? Why don't we have lunch. I can offer some good advice one-on-one since I've been in therapy more than 1/2 my life.... lol... maybe I'm crazier than I think? hahahaha!! Call me you have my number!!!

[jdsl1998]

No, Gracie, I'm not any place that would be harmful to myself. But, thanks for asking. I know "this too shall pass", just never thought it would happen in this wonderful time in my life..with no explanation or apparent reason.
KathieI, thanks for the information. I will not be on the grid for the next day or two, but, I will get back with you. You may have hit the nail on the head!!
I cannot thank you both enough....

[marianne237]

Please be assured you're not alone. I'm sure that any number of folks (probably more ladies than gents) admit to the anxiety buttons being pushed with the move. It's happened to many of us and having lunch with a girlfriend (new or old) helps. If Kathy is willing to share the table, I'll join you.

[Bizdoc]

Dr Dada at Lifestream is pretty good. He splits his time between a couple of clinics, but part of it is at Colony Counseling (near Villages Health Colony clinic. They have a 24 hour hot line at 866-355-9394. That same number will, if memory serves me, connect you to their screening person who will talk with you before scheduling you. Be honest with them about how anxious you feel - if you minimize, you will move down the priority list.

In the mean time, there are lots and lots of good people on TOTV. PM the ladies above and have coffee with them. If nothing else, you'll know that others care.

[graciegirl]

I have big comfy chairs and couches and a warm heart. My door is always open. I usually have something sweet to eat and in person I usually listen more than I talk. You are always welcome.

[tippyclubb]

Sending big hugs your way and hope you find a doctor quickly that can help you with your anxiety. I'm sorry this has happened to you but somehow it will all work out.

Good luck to you.

[Neal2tire]

Helen Schuster in Leesburg.

[kittygilchrist]

Plants have transplant shock. So do we. Been there, got pills in the drawer from the ordeal. don't need them now. LMK if I can help. It takes courage to talk about it and most people suffer quietly. oohrah for your humility.

I'd prefer to discuss by email if you care to pm me. thanks for shouting out that you hurt.

[katyk]

There are such wonderful, kind people on TOTV. There will always be someone who will understand. Reach out to any of us and we will be there for you. It is always stressful going through any kind of major life change-even good changes. Hang in there and do get together with any or all of these ladies.

[kittygilchrist]

p.s. my animals regressed too...it's NORMAL. I comforted a new friend today whose lifestyle and location changed in a flash and who wondered aloud why she wasn't out having fun.

the answer is that now nothing is familiar, you look in the mirror and ask yourself, "who am I"?, the energies you used to command don't know what to do, and panic from anxiety....sent me to the hospital for a heart check.

[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have big comfy chairs and couches and a warm heart. My door is always open. I usually have something sweet to eat and in person I usually listen more than I talk. You are always welcome.

I don't post very often, and have had one run-in with Gracie… my fault in retrospect (think I misinterpreted her thoughts in the written format). But, truth be told, I think she is one of the most kind, gentle, sweet and GENUINE ladies anywhere!

PLEASE consider taking her up on her offer. If for nothing else, I'm sure you'll spend a night with a sweet, gentle, and terrific woman and her husband.

[Bonnevie]

I'd love to join you all for lunch. I, too, felt the same way. When I had my first visit with dr. here he remarked how stressed I was. I said, "because I think I should be doing something every minute....and there's something to do every minute!" Now I try to pick and choose and realize everything doesn't need to be done at once but I still have moments....let's lunch and talk it out.

[doran]

Would love to join the girls for lunch as well--I have a husband with deep medical issues and I also need some girl friends to get together with

Susan Doran 352-633-8185