Depression?

I have never really been depressed before, not really depressed. I have been upset or had time in my life where I was unhappy but somehow this seems different. I am 29 and just recently moved from the USA to Romania. We have my FIL and MIL and some member of their church here to help when we need it but they are all a good 10 years older than us and sometimes I have trouble relateing to them. I feel alone with my family and friends so far away. I can't speak the language and am having trouble with a instructer for us right now. it is hard to keep in touch wth family and friends back home due to the time difference. Plus to top it all off I went in for a haircut and the lady did not understand and butchered my hair, it is now so short it can't be fixed. I can't seem to get out of bed in the mornings and would easily sleep till 12 or 1 in the after noon if I could. I am unhappy and it is effecting my kids. I don't really know what to do about this..

Answer:
You're just experiencing some shock since you just moved in to that place.

The effort will come from you to try and adjust from your former lifestyle to what it is now, and give more time on learning the language there, it will be your shortcut to significantly close the gap between you and that place in general.

Make the necessary adjustments and you'll be less stressed and happy, and think that you'd have to do this for your Kids.

Always have a positive outlook and everything will be fine, don't be too hopeless.
How is your diet? And do you get enough exercise? Sometimes life happens so fast that we forget about simple things like this. Stress after an international move is normal, but if it persists, please get enough protein in your diet and exercise 30 minutes a day three times a week. Also, perhaps work on improving your English to better communicate with others. I think that would decrease your frustration a bit.
It sounds like depression, but it maybe just be situational. The move is a big deal and it will take time to get used to it. Hang in there and try to stay busy. Get good exercise and get to know your new country. In a month or so if you do not feel better go see a doctor.
Sounds like you are very homesick. Try bringing your new world to your family, pictures & letters and such. Try keeping a journal, nobody has to see it but you and you can put all your thoughts, good and bad in them. As for the hair, a lesson well learned. Next time bring a picture. In fact whenever a picture can work, use one to help communicate. There are some online sites that will help you translate languages (for free.) If you know ahead of time what you will be asking for, try typing it in English and translating it. It might not be perfect, but it will be close enough for them to understands. If you need to though, talk to someone. Depression doesn't have to be suffered. Good luck.
Move back to the states right away Romania is an unusual choice nothing is going to be better.
Of course you're depressed and it's called situational depression. It can be treated by some short term medications, but it is really only time that'll help. I can't even imagine how I'd feel if I left the United States for a foreign country and had to not only learn a foreign language, but live a foreign lifestyle. It's called culture shock. Of course, depending on your kid's age, it's easier on them than it is on you. I asked a cousin of mine how he dealt with visiting the USA from Germany and I liked his answer: Immerse myself in the culture and the language. He said that he felt like he fit in more that way. Speak to a counselor if the depression in more troublesome and/or you feel more problems adapting. Best of luck.
Talk to your husband about your feelings and maybe you'll feel better with him by your side.looks like you need some family love.do your neughbours speak english?make friends with them so you won't feel lonely.you have a new life to live in a foreign country,make the most out of it as possible.go to the movies,sightseeing,learn dancing etc etc.immerse yourself in their culture.go to the US embassy and see if there's a club for US migrants.learn the Romanian language because it can help you to communicate easier.after some time,i think you will enjoy yourself there.

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