Emotional at leaving the Uk. Why !!!
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Emotional at leaving the Uk. Why !!!
Hi
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
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Re: Emotional at leaving the Uk. Why !!!
Sounds normal to me
I used to get tearful and well-up during the last six weeks or so - at just about anything!
But when we had our farewell party, I thought I'd be an absolute heap, and I didn't cry at all - by that time, I was so knackered, excited and stressed, it all felt right after all.
Good luck
I used to get tearful and well-up during the last six weeks or so - at just about anything!
But when we had our farewell party, I thought I'd be an absolute heap, and I didn't cry at all - by that time, I was so knackered, excited and stressed, it all felt right after all.
Good luck
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we leave in december too so i'm half excited and half nervous, i'm just not going to say bye to people as though i'm never going to see them again just say see you soon. If i think like that then it doesn't seem to upset me. My mum lives in NZ and i haven't seen her in over 5 years but its been fine as we've talked every week on the phone. I don't think you have to think too much about what you are doing and just do it.
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Re: Emotional at leaving the Uk. Why !!!
Hi
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
It is normal, it can be likened to saying 'goodbye' to your old life and jumping into the unknown. Dont be too hard on yourself, take each hour as it comes, split the day into chunks and tell yourself its normal, it lessens and if you are kind to yourself, you do get there - mentally as well as physically.
Dont underestimate how hard it is but at the same time try not to be too overwhelmed. Take a step back and go with the flow.
But what you are feeling is totally normal.
Last edited by Cheetah7; Nov 6th 2010 at 4:30 pm.
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PS, if I can give you any advice at this point - don't allow relatives to come to the airport with you
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I agree with that each time we go to NZ when we are leaving our Grandson always says I don't have to do the airport thing do I. He has only been once and that was enough for him.
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Re: Emotional at leaving the Uk. Why !!!
Hi
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
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Re: Emotional at leaving the Uk. Why !!!
Hi
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
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PS how you're feeling is completely normal
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Re: Emotional at leaving the Uk. Why !!!
Hi
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
Now the reality has finally hit me that we are really emigrating in December Did anyone feel quite tearful at the prospect of going ? Don t get me wrong I really want to go and Im looking forward to our new life. But I m feeling so emotional lately at the prospect of leaving people and what is actually ahead of us.
Friends have said its only natural, but Im bursting into tears at the thought of everything ahead of us and the what if scenarios.I know it d daft as we ve wanted this for so long...
Enjoy it all and good luck
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Don't get too upset with the "what-if" scenarios. Although small, New Zealand is a very flexible country. There is something for everyone.
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oh my ..... you describe exactly how i am feeling at the mo.
We fly out in January and extremes of emotion are definitely being experience .... one minute so excited and cannot wait......... the next terrified and thinking oh my god are we making a big mistake.
If it was just me and hubby i would maybe feel (i think) a bit easier as if things didn't work out I am only responsible for me and my life !!! .... BUT we have three kidiwinks who I hope that we are not about to totally mess things up for them
You are not alone !!!!
We fly out in January and extremes of emotion are definitely being experience .... one minute so excited and cannot wait......... the next terrified and thinking oh my god are we making a big mistake.
If it was just me and hubby i would maybe feel (i think) a bit easier as if things didn't work out I am only responsible for me and my life !!! .... BUT we have three kidiwinks who I hope that we are not about to totally mess things up for them
You are not alone !!!!