Hey guys. I’m 25F. I was raised in the Middle East, Dubai/Bahrain and have had a fabulous life there. I moved to italy a couple of years ago and loved it way more than I liked the Middle East. It started to feel like home there. I’m a national of a horrible weak country so I don’t have the option to just pack my bags up and move.
My husband is American so I moved to America about 4 days ago but am finding it extremely hard to adjust. I’ve travelled here before but have not loved it as much so moving here permanently has been extremely challenging. I keep crying everyday no matter what I do, I’m struggling to adapt and fit in.
Any advice to overcome this?
Just out of curiosity, where in the states have you moved to? From what I know, most of the middle east and Italy have tons of sunshine? Even within the numerous states I’ve lived, several days of gloomy weather in a row, and I get depressed and somewhat anxious. I know I am extremely sensitive to environmental stuff, but could something like this be a contributing factor?
I’m in PA right now! The cold is definitely something that’s murdering me. It’s way too chilly here for me.
I’m not sure where in PA, but for me, when it’s cloudy and gloomy out, I just go into this dark mental hole. A SAD light might help. Some are cheap and crappy though so do some research. For the cold, make sure you have some good quality clothes/shoes and try to get out for a short walk daily. It’s really hard for me to do when I’m depressed but it does help a little. Maybe there are some people in your neighborhood that walk regularly?
OH yeah that will do it too. I live in California, and if I have to travel to cold states in the winter, I get pretty down.
Ok I can see your distress. If you were in LA it would be easier. Closer climate to ME and Italy. Large ME pop if you missing cuisine and culture.
PA just isn’t great. Philly isn’t great. Just my opinion. Bill burrs roast of Philly is legendary.