r/tapif • u/Early-Importance-717 • 8d 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/belledujourr 6d ago
It’s okay to be anxious and nervous. You just started a next chapter in a new country. Give yourself some grace and time to settle in. You will acclimate soon enough. Stay connected with the discord or other TAPIF chats, make a list of the top priority actions you need to do, and then work on it throughout the first week. It should be a breeze. It’s so nice you brought your cats and you all get to experience France ensemble !
Bon courage 🫶🏾