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Originally posted by Aurel
Put all together, that gives you an average level of stress, like most people experience.
Aurel
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I disagree. Several events in your life rate quite highly on the stress scale.
You are telling me you have some financial concerns (house and retirement), health concerns, an employment change, a relocation, and you lost a pet. These are enormous stressors and are difficult even under the best of circumstances. The
real problem is that the usual coping strategies are unavailable to you because you have lost a great deal of your social network. In the end, it's the people that love us that pull us through the hard times.
My advice? You need to reconnect. If there are friends or family that you share an attachment to, it's time to leave Vegas and get closer to them.
If you have no close personal attachments, then it's time to reconnect and rebuild your sense of purpose. Many retired people experience powerful feelings of loneliness and lack of direction. Tabs, it's time to
serve. People gain tremendous strength through serving others. Some choose to serve through charities, some through a church. You love animals. I'm sure they could use help at the local animal shelter or wildlife hospital. You're bright and have a passion for history. Why not teach? Volunteer to tutor some young kids who are struggling.
The serious stresses in your life are compounded by the fact that most of your usual support systems have vanished. I think it's time for you to reach out.