Moving and Your Mental Health

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Of course, you would like your new place to be a safe haven, not a cause for anxiety or dismay. Knowing that, here are some valuable ways that you can beat relocation depression and get life in your new area off to the right start.

Organize Your Move

Worry is among the main contributors to depression; and an unorganized move will lead to stress. While it may take a little extra effort, do all you can to keep your relocation well organized and on-schedule. This may include:

· Packing and also labeling your boxes well in advance of the move date

· Studying your new property and area, and touring the area if possible

· Maintaining a regular to-do checklist readily available

· Creating a moving schedule, and sticking to it as closely as you can

If you're able to lessen the anxiety you feel throughout your move, then you'll be in a better place to handle any challenges which come up later on. Also keep in mind that a professional moving company in Denver can certainly help your relocation plan to keep on track.

Duplicate a "Piece of Home" in Your New Place

When you arrive at your new house and start unpacking, try to recreate a space from your former house. Maybe you could arrange your furniture in a similar fashion that you did previously; or maybe you can hang your pictures in the same layout they were in in the past. Whatever the case may be, you will likely feel more content when you are in a comfortable ambiance - even if it's just a "bit of home" from the previous place.

Get Ample Sleep and Activity

In many cases, your concerns will not look quite so bad following a really good night's slumber. Sleep deficiency is associated with elevated stress, mood swings, and depression, hence don't ignore your need for some slumber.

Simultaneously, it's likewise important to get into a healthy, regular workout routine.

Periods of mild to strenuous exercise will generate endorphins in the brain - and these chemicals have been linked to improved well-being and also lowered anxiousness. Needless to say, you'll also feel additional energy as you adhere to your exercise program, which can help fight off depression.

Interact with Others

Now, many people are feeling lonelier and more isolated than in the past. This is especially true if they're trying to diligently follow a government-mandated lockdown. This scenario has made relocation even more difficult and isolating than it is frequently.

To be able to combat such negative feelings, make the effort to touch base with others virtually. Plan Zoom get togethers with your family members and friends. Send them frequent texts to check on them. Call them when you have the time. Additionally, it could be helpful to become a member of a volunteer group in the new community or sign up for classes and events organized by local sponsors. You might also join nearby social media groups. All of these actions can help you to feel connected with others and also push you through those feelings of being alone.

Create a Workable Routine, and Stay with it

We humans are creatures of habit. We have a tendency to feel more content and more secure whenever our lives have structure and also adhere to a expected routine. Understanding that, try to establish a feasible, realistic routine for yourself as quickly as possible - and then adhere to it! It can be amazing how an easy thing such as waking up at the same time each morning can help you to beat the blues.

Likewise, never hesitate to seek out a professional counselor for assistance. Relocation depression isn't a joke! However, with energy, determination, and help from your support group, you will defeat it, and make your local or long-distance move to Denver a good one!