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llepaopao (10)6 months ago

I am a Filipina and i used to spent 26 years of my life in my little but beautiful tropical country Philippines.And i just moved to Australia a couple of months ago.It was autumn when when i arrived.The wheather is basically cold than my tropical country.Now it is winter time and i hated the fact that i had to wear heaps of clothes to keep me warm.And what i hated more is the fact that i have to basically stay inside the house for most of the time and sit near to the fireplace just to keep myself warm.I used to be an outgoing person, always looking forward to either go to the beach or go for a stroll or do mountain hiking and or meet new people and make friends.i feel so bored with my life nw that i am just staying at home for most of the time.People are busy here during the day, all the houses are empty.I basically have no one to talk to and not much to do xcept to go online or watch tv.It makes me feel sick to wake up and be encaged in same place all day for 24/7.So it kind of leave me to thinking am i depressed or something i just dont know?

 
 
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tags:  culture shock, depression, change, adapting, adjusting
 
1. myLot reputation of 86/100. khayshenz (1093)   6 months ago

You just need to adjust. Give yourself room to adjust to the changes not only weather wise, but people wise as well. I know you like being warm and all, so maybe you should consider buying warm clothes or something. Once you've bought warm clothes - slowly start going out. Maybe once a week or something. Pretty soon you'll meet people that you like (new friends, so to speak) - then you'll be back to your old self.

Think HAPPY THOUGHTS.

Good luck, hang in there, dear!


llepaopao (10)  6 months ago

tnx khayshenz! i did buy loads of warm clothes and it kind of help a lil bit.i just can't help wondering cause my friends back in the philippines thought it is depressing to be home all day.I will take your advice tho, i will think of happy thoughts always:)

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. cbeee3 (889)   ranked 2,773 out of 4,396 in depression   6 months ago

What you are facing is common and rather unfortunate. I had a similar experience when I moved to the US in the dead of winter. I was stuck at home while my partner was working.I am an engineer myself and have never been at home doing nothing, so it got really hard for me.Plus the cold made it impossible to get out as I was not used to it.No matter how many layers of clothes I wore,it was not enough. Isolation was tough.During the day I would watch the TV, be online and read books.The moment my partner came home,it was like a breathe of fresh air as I would just wait the whole day to talk to someone!Then he used to take me out on drives and then I would feel better.Staying inside the house the whole day is a sickening feeling.

Don't worry hon,nothing is wrong with you.Just try ways to be as active as you can.
Hey I have a small piece of advice.If there is a library or even Mall close to where you live, just go to these place.Just being surrounded by people helps a lot. happy


llepaopao (10)  6 months ago

tnx cbee.after reading your comment i really felt better, it made me felt normal again cause i was not alone.we kind of basically went through the same thing.i was a banker before too and was working fulltime.my husband's arrival at the end of the day frm his work is such a breather:) tnx alot i will take your advice of strolling to the mall perhaps.have a nice day!

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3. myLot reputation of 80/100. deewinc (3085)   6 months ago

im sorry that the change of culture has made you get into trouble literaly thinking that you are sufferin depression.thats not true! its cold here in my country too.people are busy&most of us indoors.i suggest you get signed up to a social place like a gym


llepaopao (10)  6 months ago

tnx for your comment deewinc.imight consider following your advice too:)

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