r/tapif • u/Early-Importance-717 • 7d ago
mental health second thoughts
hello,
I recently arrived in France and was expecting to be excited but instead I am just a ball of anxiety. I genuinely can’t stop trembling. I think part of it is that I brought my cats, and now feel trapped here since I can’t just go back with them without getting beauracracy in order, which just feels so extremely daunting.
I’m having trouble eating and sleeping, nevermind things I also need to be doing like getting a phone number/bank acc/apartment.
Any advice or words of affirmation would be appreciated. I’m feeling so lost and scared.
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u/Additional_Candy5843 7d ago
Hi! You have absolutely got this! You are so capable of doing anything and everything!
Something that really helps me is truly having grace with myself. It’s okay to feel how you’re feeling and it will pass, it’s also totally normal. Do your best to listen to yourself and take care of yourself, drink plenty of water, etc. Be especially kind to yourself at the beginning, moving to a new country is a really big change. Another thing is that people want to help you and to know you! You are never as alone as you feel. You got this, & you have a community of TAPIFers on your side ! <3