Depressed After Relocation? Try This…

When it comes to moving, there are many unavoidable realities that we must all face. The toughest part is when we are dealing with the moving and storage aspect. That’s when depression usually starts setting in and if we don’t control our nerves well, things can get pretty more difficult. Presently, around 600,000 people relocate every year throughout South Africa. Moving is generally looked at in only one way – as a very stressful activity. There are so many different factors that force people to relocate, such as business opportunities, school concerns, career advancements, etc. All that maters is how well you are able to keep your emotions under control, because that’s what leads to depression if not handled properly.

There is no doubt that moving kind of ends up leaving a significant impact on our lives. Aside from the environmental change, our thoughts are also greatly impacted. I have a friend who had to move to another province some time back. While she and her husband handled the move pretty well, sadly and surprisingly enough, her husband fell victim to depression. He had to undergo a series of therapy sessions and treatment for depression, which affected the whole family in many ways. Many people undergo relocation/moving depression without even being aware of what they are suffering from. In fact, most of us just look at depression as a passing phase which we think we’ll eventually overcome as time goes on. Most of us fail to realize that it is actually a psychological problem which has the tendency of getting out of control if not paid attention to at the right time.

However, despite how low your feeling may get, the good new is, there are many tested and proven techniques that can help anyone get through the entire moving and storage process without being affected in a serious way. In order to overcome depression, you must first be aware of it. Here, try these few coping tips to help overcome moving depression:

- Collect the contact details of your loved ones, so you can be in touch with them immediately you relocate. Speaking your heart out to someone makes moving a lot easier. You’ll be surprised how light and at peace you’ll feel when you speak to someone and tell them everything about your trip and the new the place.

- Bring along some reminders or keepsakes from your old house, probably things that you hold dear such as frames, decorations, photographs or others. It is not necessary to let your home go abruptly. Doing it slow and steady will help you assimilate the new change much more easily.

- Moving and storage are not the only things that shape relocations – new homes, new neighbors and new neighborhoods do too. They are part of the whole moving process, which is why you should look for ways of reconciling with your new surroundings. Learn new ideas and realities to fit in.

- Once you’ve moved, you can look for different and new things to do in order to keep your mind off old memories. Take charge of your feelings by enrolling in some helpful classes or exercising programs to help you move on faster.

Are you moving soon or in the near future? Moving the traditional way puts an unbelievable amount of trash and other waste into our landfills which are harmful to the planet. Why waste time and money on cardboard boxes and tape that you’re just going throw away when you move into your new place? Instead, consider getting green plastic moving boxes from us at Rentabox. We’ll deliver them to you and pick them up from your new address so you don’t have to worry about it. With Rentabox, moving can be a streamlined, pleasant experience all the way around!

Break Your Back While Moving!

Rentabox knows moving can be a very stressful time. It can become even more stressful if you injure yourself in the process. Therefore, we have created a list of precautions everyone should take to ensure that you do not injure yourself while in the process of moving.

Think of moving, especially lifting boxes, like any other exercise– you must stretch first if you really would like to prevent any damage to your body from happening. You should definitely stretch your arms, legs, and back since those will be the parts of the body that will be used the most while lifting. Check out this site for ways to stretch these parts of your body for a move.

There are many ways to lifting boxes, however many people tend to do it wrong. The proper way to lift a box to keep yourself injury free is to:

• Bend at the knees, not the waist.
• Keep the object you’re lifting close to your body.
• Do not twist your body.
• Avoid lifting things over your head.
• Position legs apart.
• Get a good grip and lift with the legs, not the back.
• When moving something, push rather than pull.
• Keep your footing secure.
• Lift smoothly and slowly; do not jerk.
• Use a dolly to carry objects when possible.

The main key to lifting a box is to put more pressure on your legs over your back so as not to strain your back. Hand carts should become your best friend when moving because they not only make moving many boxes at once easier, but it also alleviates the stress on your body since you are not carrying boxes, just pushing them. If you can, avoid lifting at all costs.

Other ways to prevent injury while moving is to wear gloves when lifting heavier objects, especially furniture, so you have a better grip and the object does not fall out of your hands. Also, do not forget to bring plenty of water to keep from becoming dehydrated and if it is possible to move during the morning or early in the day that is also a wise move too because that will prevent you from overheating or tiring out quickly. It would also be wise to have a First-Aid kit handy just in case someone does get a cut or a minor bruise.

Rentabox is all about making moving as little about stress as possible. We do not want something that can be prevented like an injury or strain to your body to effect your move one bit, so take caution when lifting boxes during your move and remember these tips; you will not regret it once your all moved in with no issues.