What would you like to do when you feel depressive

United States
February 20, 2007 1:49pm CST
I have been on trip for nearly 3 months, and feel very alone and depressive. I just stay at hotel and do nothing except for working. I have friends here, and can only talk with my familay and friend by call. Tell me what should I do, dear friedns.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
I could certainly relate to you. I also worked in another country a few years back for 3 years. The first 2 months was really unbearable. All I did was to cry and keep calling my family and friends. I was alomst ready to pack up my belongings and go home. My antidote to loneliness is to keep working...working...and working. Eventually, I got used to the surroundings and began to have new friends. Anyone working away from the family also goes through this stage. You'll just have to hang on and stay strong. You'll get use to it in due time.
• United States
21 Feb 07
We are exactly related. Fortunately, I worked away from the family for only several months one time. I will hang on and try to keep myself fully occupied to reduce pain of homesick. Thanks
@avalon4 (37)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
do you know a small town? do you have ties holding you back from a move? i lived in toronto, canada. a big impersonal city unless you are part of it. there are options. there are solutions. and i firmly believe that there is someone for everyone. i moved to the east coast of canada and found real people. in the small town that i live i found friends, love, community and a place for me. please do not give up.
• United States
21 Feb 07
You are so luck to have found your friend in a new place. My point is feeling depression on a trip, and I wish back home early.
@rainbow (6761)
20 Feb 07
Welcome to mylot, I hope you have fun here! Why not treat youself to a massage or having your nails done or a treat like regular gym or swimming sessions you shouold soon meet new people. Other than that come and make some new friends at mylot.
• United States
21 Feb 07
Yes, my lost is a goog place to make friend. I just came to here recently, but I like here very much.
@multisubj (451)
• India
21 Feb 07
Friend, since you are asking us to tell what to do, here is my suggestion: 1. If you are employed, think of your present skills. Try to expand them by studying and practising new techniques and if possible obtain a qualification to support your new skills. These will come handy when you have to change your job. 2. If you are doing business, think of "opportunity costs" which is a term used in economics. You will compare different businesses which can be taken up with your monetary resources and assets. Develop strategies and keep them in store, to make use of them when a real change becomes imperative.
@monalizra (219)
• Romania
21 Feb 07
try a worm boubble bath and some music... it always works for me. and try to go out with your friends sometimes
• India
21 Feb 07
I think you should have some fun time of your own and do things which you like most like playing,reading,listening to music etc.
@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
20 Feb 07
When I am really depressed all I want to do is stay in bed and sleep. I also have a tendacy of eating when I shouldn't.
@reaperz (1266)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Lets see.... What I do is go outside and chill for a bit and hang out with friends....