Social Chat - 15th June 2025 7-9pm

I'm experiencing a lot of anxiety in the last two weeks since I've moved from Sydney to Melbourne. Partly due to the guilt I feel that my cats no longer have access to a backyard and now the only outside they get are two big balconies.

The feelings of guilt have fuelled two or three anxiety attacks in the last week. I don't know what to do. Every morning I get up, I see the sadness in my cats eyes after she has her breakfast. I'm afraid that I have made a massive mistake in buying an 8th floor apartment, but it was the only thing that I could afford.

Hello and welcome @WilKarr

@rav3n , @tyme , @AuntGlow

Hi there,

Do you guys occasionally meet up? I'm also feeling isolated as I don't know many people in Melbourne 😭

Hello @WilKarr - welcome to the forums and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. It sounds like things are feeling rather vulnerable at the moment... I think this is a very human part of navigating change; know that you are allowed to feel it all. (I felt the same way when I moved states as well.)

The forums could be a wonderful place of stability and comfort for you as you adjust. 🥰

Unfortunately, due to the anonymous nature of the forums, people are unable to disclose their personal details - however, I get the sense a support group could be really helpful right now. Would you like me to send some organisations your way? ✨

Thank you for your reply.

Yes, that would be amazing.

Okay! @WilKarr

I would suggest exploring your options through Grow: Peer support groups for mental health - GROW Australia

And the Mental Health Foundation: Mental Health Support Groups | South Yarra VIC | Online

Let me know how you go! (without sharing your location hehe) 💛

@WilKarr

A little tip is to put a @ In front of members names so they can receive your message and write back to you

@AuntGlow , @Former-Member , @Spirit_Healer , @tyme

Love your work @Shaz51 🥳

You rang @Shaz51? and Hi @WilKarr, welcome to Melbourne, pity the cold weather has broken out. Your lucky kitty's getting a view from the 8th floor, I wouldn't trust my klutz of a kitty on a table let alone up that high. Don't feel guilty about the change for them, they still have you and that's the most important thing.