[gashatfreak]

Ah yes the moving experience. I remember when me and my family moved so I know exactly how you feel.

I used to live in the Philippines with my large family (my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins) until all of a sudden my mom and dad got better jobs in Singapore. So off we went to Singapore. I remember being very confused by everything and, as a person with autism, caused me a great deal of stress at first.

I eventually became accustomed there after a few months and befriended a lot of people in the streets (yes you read that correctly)...until my dad got a job offer here in Australia.

So off we go moving again, once again the usual dance of stress and anxiety hitting me. Unlike Phillippines to Singapore where the Asian culture and religious/superstitious atmosphere made transition bearable, the move to a Western-influenced country with secular ethics created a large culture shock.

And even here in Australia we moved again from our first house to the one we live in right now.

So yeah change and moving places is stressful, I know because I've moved 4 times (Philippines -> Singapore -> Australia house 1 -> Australia house 2), but let me assure you that the stress is only temporary.

And you say that your mother worries that you'll do something to yourself? She sounds like someone reliable you can talk to; I advise talking about your problems if you two are close, it helps much more than you think. It sounds like you have a great family!

I know it's not much, but I hope it helps. Hang in there, and we're always here for you.