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Re: Need your support and some thoughts
where in Chicago are you?
Have you thought of getting a job within an office... pump up your social life a little (hopefully). Also - what kind of graphic design? |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by Kida
(Post 5303505)
Maybe.. but i was loosing my mind i just needed to get smth familiar and i missed my family like crazy..it got to the point where i couldn't sleep.
Felt just like you to begin with, eased up after about 18mth, 2 yrs now I get odd bad days, even my husband does and he likes it here - it's kind of an irrational thing, as others have said it's to do with the realisation of permanence perhaps. |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by USBound
(Post 5304637)
where in Chicago are you?
Have you thought of getting a job within an office... pump up your social life a little (hopefully). Also - what kind of graphic design? I go to the office to work and have normal working day like everyone, but sometimes i can get a week off because of the lack of projects. So it's pretty convenient way to work. I do a lot of web design, and print (packaging, promo materials etc) My OH understands and helps as much as he can, but sometimes like today i'm so terribly missing home it hurts..I know it takes time, but i'm so impatient when it comes to my own issues. |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Some lovin' for ya :wub::wub::wub:
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Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by Kida
(Post 5304948)
I live in the Lincoln park area.V nice place, 10 mins to the lake.
I go to the office to work and have normal working day like everyone, but sometimes i can get a week off because of the lack of projects. So it's pretty convenient way to work. I do a lot of web design, and print (packaging, promo materials etc) My OH understands and helps as much as he can, but sometimes like today i'm so terribly missing home it hurts..I know it takes time, but i'm so impatient when it comes to my own issues. Ahh... then you should probably try to hook up with some other expats, I work in the city daily and many others do too. |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by USBound
(Post 5305991)
Ahh... then you should probably try to hook up with some other expats, I work in the city daily and many others do too.
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Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Yeah i was checking the meet up page as well
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Re: Need your support and some thoughts
A previous chicago meet up ... a right motley crew ..
http://britishexpats.com/photopost/s...ser=20928&sl=a |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
and I'm here again..same topic several months later..
I've been honestly doing great for some time, even thought i'm settled and became myself;) But having really strange week lately..same stuff happens again with my head. can't sleep, can't live normal life, feel like crying..:confused: The question is it normal? This is my 19th month here, how long does it take to become adequate again? |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by Kida
(Post 6559137)
and I'm here again..same topic several months later..
I've been honestly doing great for some time, even thought i'm settled and became myself;) But having really strange week lately..same stuff happens again with my head. can't sleep, can't live normal life, feel like crying..:confused: The question is it normal? This is my 19th month here, how long does it take to become adequate again? ...and we're just starting to feel like we may be over the whole culture-shock thing, which often manifested itself as the kind of depression that you're experiencing now. You can get through it. One day you'll look back on this time and wonder why you were so unhappy. In the meantime, perhaps you can go and talk to your doctor? I'm not a fan of medication of any sort, but if your depression is long-lasting and debilitating, as it seems to be, some mild antidepressants might be just what you need to kick-start the positive side of your outlook on life again. |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by dbj1000
(Post 6559164)
We've been here just over 5 years now.
...and we're just starting to feel like we may be over the whole culture-shock thing, which often manifested itself as the kind of depression that you're experiencing now. You can get through it. One day you'll look back on this time and wonder why you were so unhappy. In the meantime, perhaps you can go and talk to your doctor? I'm not a fan of medication of any sort, but if your depression is long-lasting and debilitating, as it seems to be, some mild antidepressants might be just what you need to kick-start the positive side of your outlook on life again. |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by Kida
(Post 6559137)
and I'm here again..same topic several months later..
I've been honestly doing great for some time, even thought i'm settled and became myself;) But having really strange week lately..same stuff happens again with my head. can't sleep, can't live normal life, feel like crying..:confused: The question is it normal? This is my 19th month here, how long does it take to become adequate again? Sometimes people get depression and it passes, sometimes it doesn't pass without help. Good luck. |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by sophy23
(Post 6559300)
i think you can call your family
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Re: Need your support and some thoughts
Originally Posted by Emma M
(Post 6559995)
If you feel depression continuously for 2 weeks, then go and visit your doctor. If you have irrational thoughts, fears, anxiety, harmful or suicidal thoughts, visit your doctor now.
Sometimes people get depression and it passes, sometimes it doesn't pass without help. Good luck. |
Re: Need your support and some thoughts
thx everyone!
i've been on SJW for a while, then stopped because i felt really good. and now i'm taking it again.. this is just so weird how it comes and goes in waves.. How long did it take you guys to feel good and happy in the new country? |
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