Moving House!!! Anxiety will just not go away!
I am finally moving out the the town I have lived in since I was 8 years old (mostly except a few months here and there).
I have hated the small flat that I am in ever since I moved here, and got told off by my neighbours for 'allowing' my young autistic friend to step one foot on her property.
The neighbours are always yelling and swearing, throwing loud parties and producing horrible squeaky noises from what I assume is some sort of incubator or hydroponic setup.
So now that I have been approved to move into a lovely little house, only a block away from this beautiful little secluded beach, only 20 min away from a decent city (with jobs, a university and a large autistic community), I should be happy (as I keep on getting told!)
The thing is I know this place. I have a pool and a gym right across the road (which has come a bit of an obsession of mine, and a healthy structured, social outlet.)
I am packing and I find myself a horrible, emotional, teary, aggresive mood! I have been having hugh anxiety attacks constantly, which is not helping- they make me unable to get on with what I have to do, which then causes more stress. Ive been finding it hard to even have anyone help me because I just lash out at them.
I wish there was some kind of emergency asperger aid of some sort. I don't need assistance all the time, but when things are like this, I really could use some sort of help, without having to explain why I am having such difficulty! Or some kind of 'transition program' to slowly get me used to a new place.
Ah wouldn't that be ideal! I am just sick of being told that this is the real world and I should deal with it just like everybody else has to!
Libby,
I understand exactly how you feel. I have been paralyzed to veer from my given path in the past due to the familiarity of my current situation. I see this as a true aspie trait. (due to hearing every aspie I personally know stating the same)
However, I must admit, that more times than not, I have been pleasantly surprised by my ability to adapt & even learn to favor my newer situation over the familiar one. I hope you will be able to do the same as it does sound like your community (ie: neighbors, etc.) might have been causing unnecessary problems for you.
I hope you keep us posted throughout your move. Let us know how you are adapting. *cyber hugs* to you!
Hi Libby,
I, too, can relate to your anxiety about moving to a new place. Goodness knows change is hard for everyone, but particularly people like us.
When I was 25, I moved not only out of my parents' house but to a completely different country halfway around the world. Talk about a change of scenery! 
I've also moved house 3 times in the last 6 years. Here are some of the things that really helped me:
1. Learn all you can about your new environment. Look at maps and plan your route to the gym, grocery store, etc.
2. Focus on all the positive aspects of your move, as best as you can. Think about that lovely beach. Think about the new city and all the adventures you might (theoretically) have discovering things you hadn't known about before. OK, maybe that last one won't work for everyone - but the point is, try as hard as you can to focus on the good things.
3. Remember that "this too shall pass" - you'll go through a period of feeling like a fish out of water, but over time, as you get used to your new surroundings, it'll probably subside.
(oh, I just realised that I've posted pretty much everything Riayn and Sharon have already said! Well, I agree with them! 
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Best wishes...
Libby,
I am so happy for you that all is settling down now. Keep us posted & we are happy to have you contribute to AWN as best you can. Keep us posted!
...sorry about you missing the correct bus route. I prefer to take the bus as opposed to driving, and I am gradually learning all the routes around my city - hopefully you will as well.
The idea of moving is so scary - I got freaked out enough when my mother painted our kitchen. I don't really have any advice, because I've been living in my house for the last thirteen years, but I can certainly understand your anxiety!
Moving is nerve-racking for ANYONE. Don't feel big. Being on the specrum doesn't make you isolated there. The average joe can sometimes hate change too. The idea of movers being in our house can scare some people. My only suggestion would be to explain your situation to the people that love you, and go from there. Oh, and take frequent but short breaks.
I totally know where you are coming from. Change is hard to deal with for everyone, but especially for us.
Maybe it might help you to have a big list of all the things you are looking forward to in your new place and all the negative things about your old place to remind yourself why this change will be good for you in the long term and put it somewhere where you can see it all of the time.
Perhaps you can use Google to find a gym close to your new house so you will know where to go when you get there. Also Google Maps street view is fantastic for those of us who like to get a picture in our mind of new places we are traveling to so it isn't the scary unknown.
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