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Flower88Senior Contributor
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I'd love to be able to go away every now and again, just a couple of nights even, just to have a change. I keep telling myself, I will, but anxiety takes over.
Ideally, I'd like to travel overseas, seems impossible at the moment, but IT WILL HAPPEN. 
The last time we went away was last year, I think. I was able to get to the travel agent and booked a 2 night cruise with P&O. Doing things like that make life more enjoyable.
What sort of things do you like doing? @Flower88
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I know that feeling well @Flower88 I feel like I've lost interest in everything as well. I try and think of a hobby or something fun and then have no interest in starting, it's frustrating.
Yes, baby steps. That's why I thought, just a couple of nights away somewhere, not too far away.
I'm feeling like you in the fact that I'd love to move away somewhere else and start afresh. Have been feeling like that for ages. But it all becomes too overwhelming for me to think about it. We would have to fix things on the house and sell it etc. Seems to hard at the moment.
I need to make new friends as well. Too many hurts to face here every day. Family and friends who have caused alot of hurt. Seeing them in the street or even knowing they're in the same city is very difficult. I know I'd feel alot better if we could move away from everyone. New friends, new life. Sounds good.
I hope you will be able to make to the move to Melbourne. Do you know anyone there, or just want to get away?
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@Flower88 I enjoy shopping for bargains. I used to go often, looking at all the sale racks with my daughter. Have even lost interest in that, come to think of it. OH my gosh!
I think it's probably because the last few times we went clothes shopping, I couldn't find anything I liked and every time we went there, it was the same clothes.
I must be due for another look, I think.
I remember shopping in Melbourne city many years ago. Lots of good shops there.
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Do you live on your own? @Flower88
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Sounds like it might be a good move for you then. @Flower88 I hope you will be able to do that. Especially hearing that you were happier and healthier there.
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Can you stay with family while you look for work and get settled?
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Flower88Senior Contributor
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