[Jo Jo]

I have noticed that my stress threshold is much lower than it used to be - the slightest thing sends me into a panic these days, and my alcohol consumption has gone through the roof. Is this normal? Will I stop wanting to drink so much once I am in NZ, or do I just have to come to terms with a future as a dipsomaniac in a beautiful environment...? :laugh

[Angelonthemove]

You will drink more wine as there is so much choice:laugh

Seriously stress comes from your situation now and in the beginning it can be as bad. But you do feel a more 'oh what ever' living here, do not know why, maybe its when you look out of your window it looks so beautiful.

My OH and I were really bad I came across an email i had sent to someone yesterday and it said we were arguing about nothing whilst packing up the house and we never argue. I did laugh when I read it, seems so long ago. As a couple we have grown closer here if that helps.

[Sam B]

Even though the first few weeks here are stressful, it is a different kind of stress and I immediately felt better than I had in the UK before I left. I started to sleep through the night again, and I have not become a complete alcoholic. Pretty unstressed now, borderin on relaxed at times (when I don't think about my UK house sale). It will get better. It is definitely the most stressful thing I've ever done.

[nippa&pippa]

It was very stressful for last few months before we left for NZ, then like Sam, we then had different stress in NZ due our house in UK hasn't sold but we were closer and relaxing than ever before in NZ. Now UK house sold, nothing to be stress about now, apart from excitement and nervous about moving into our 1st kiwi house very soon.....

[marcia]

Most definatly normal feelings! :)

Don't worry about the drinking - you need to clear your drinks cabinet for shipping anyway!! - Well that was the excuse i made - still ended up bringing a few bottles in the container.

Angelonthe move is right too - you will still end up drinking when you get here - well you have do testers to see which wine you like best!!!! Especially when they have them on special!!!

Don't worry the stress and the hassle will be worth it in the end! :nice1

[stu70]

Angelonthe move is right too - you will still end up drinking when you get here - well you have do testers to see which wine you like best!!!! Especially when they have them on special!!!



Brings tears to the eyes..life of a tester, what a thankless task. Glad there are folks with courage to take on this challenge. :laugh
:cheers

[Rusty]

Jo Jo
I don't know if it the same with all, but we are definately quicker to tell the kids off (followed by guilt), mainlty due to studying fast and now applying and waiting.
I think we will chill if/when selected as it will be happening at last - hope so anyway.

[thezorbster]

Totally with you there JoJo. Stress levels up, alcohol consumption is definitely up, as is my Walkers Sensations crisps, biscuit and cake consumption. My patience is at an all time low. At this rate I will end up emigrating as an overweight alcoholic so I hope it's worth it!

[speckythecky]

Got to agree, my stress levels are higher, my tolerance levels lower, my food intake is high, but then it has always been high (although I need to cut down for my medical to get my BMI beow 30). The one thing is that my alcohol intake has not really increase dramatically yet!!!!

[lockstock]

And here was I wondering how all you guys stayed so cool about the whole thing!

First thing on waking...check overnight for possible e-mails; refrain from drop kicking cat into middle of next week when no e-mails from NZ. Get to work...sneak a quick look at forum - several times actually); Get home from work check for e-mails from UK re NZ - any mail from NZ. Evening...search for properties in price range. Find the perfect house and then remind self that it is all far too early. Time for bed...one last check to see if anything has happened on the NZ side. Heading for OCD I fear!

[speckythecky]

First thing on waking...check overnight for possible e-mails; refrain from drop kicking cat into middle of next week when no e-mails from NZ. Get to work...sneak a quick look at forum - several times actually); Get home from work check for e-mails from UK re NZ - any mail from NZ. Evening...search for properties in price range. Find the perfect house and then remind self that it is all far too early. Time for bed...one last check to see if anything has happened on the NZ side. Heading for OCD I fear!

I thought that was only me.

All life has been taken over by NZ

[Sam B]

"First thing on waking...check overnight for possible e-mails; refrain from drop kicking cat into middle of next week when no e-mails from NZ. Get to work...sneak a quick look at forum - several times actually); Get home from work check for e-mails from UK re NZ - any mail from NZ. Evening...search for properties in price range. Find the perfect house and then remind self that it is all far too early. Time for bed...one last check to see if anything has happened on the NZ side. Heading for OCD I fear!"
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Ha ha - I was just like this before I left too! The whole process just turned me into a complete obsessive, and once I'd found this forum - well, that was it, I hardly did any work at work for the last 2 months.