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Bipolar homesick after 5years

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nomadwantshome · 04/03/2011 21:09

Wasn't sure where to post this. Moved up north 5 years ago and still homesick. We moved originally to start a business but that wen bust 2years ago. It was all fairly traumatic. Since then we both got jobs locally which was no mean feat at the time as the recession was kicking in. We we renting and deciding on our next move. Iwas hoping to move southwards but dp talked me out of it, you know we have to keep our jobs, which of course I understand.

Since then we recently bought a house but I keep coming back to the homesick thing. It's becoming really troubling now. I keep having dreams that obviously relate to these issues. My dd is nearly 7 and ds. Is 5 and have just started in a new school. Added to that dp is bipolar so wants stability. I feel trapped now and I don,t know how to get over it.

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ell1 · 04/03/2011 22:43

Hi there, I'm in the same situation as you, apart from I now live down South and desperately want to return to the North East, it has been five years for me also.
But, like you, work has been the big issue, my partner works full time, I'm trying to find work, but have been very ill recently. My family are all up North, inlcuding my two gorgeous nieces...
So yeah, I know how you feel.

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nomadwantshome · 05/03/2011 10:55

Hi Ell I guess there,s no real answer is there? My dp is from the north so he,s quite happy here. Where is you dp from?

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ell1 · 05/03/2011 13:26

My dp is from Ireland, but has lived in London for most of her life, her job is also in London of course...and that's what is keeping us down there. She also wants to move out of London and up North, but it's really not happening right now :0(

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nomadwantshome · 06/03/2011 09:11

Well I suppose you always have the opportunity of moving in the future with a dp who,s willing. Dc,s are still young but soon they will be old enough to have a voice about moving and they,ll be northerners along with their dad so I,ve got no chance. That,s what making me feel trapped really. I would also feel selfish insisting we move down south. I guess I,ll just have to work it out somehow.