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i moved to a foreign country and i am experiencing huge stress and emotional turmoil. what makes it worst is that i have no friends to hang out with here. feelings of isolation and anxiety are my everday pals now. i wake up fearful, something i have never felt for years.

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

Have you moved for education or job? Also, is there anyone from your country at your university/workplace?

flavored · Answer

i moved to live there and work... what makes it worst is that there is language barrier... i dont know when i will be able to speak with the locals...

flavored · Answer

0 people i know.

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

Moving to another place, especially a country is never easy. It always comes with a price. But I'm sure you knew the hurdles you would be facing when you would move there, right? It's different at a university where you make friends quickly, but it may take time at a work place. Go to local cafes and join clubs where you can meet people of your nation. It'll take time to adjust but you need to be strong

flavored · Answer

thats what i hear. it takes time to adjust. sometimes i fear i will lose my mind. coz i have no one to have those deep conversations i used to enjoy. my close friends often mirrored my emotions which let me know how i am. but now i feel clouded most of the time. also the place i am in is 100% strangers.

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

How long has it been there?

flavored · Answer

its been 6 months now..

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

Oh.. Is there anyone from your country at your workplace? Have you met anybody?

flavored · Answer

no... my body is reacting weird when i am close to them. i feel a glow of some kind. it feels like living in another dimension. my skin changes... like weird stuff happens to me

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

Are you happy working there or not?

flavored · Answer

work is easy and fun...but being around the locals is stressful. if that work was in my home country i would enjoy it 100%

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

I see. Are you learning their local language? You could make local friends

flavored · Answer

the language am picking up on the basics..  but cant go deeper...it will take time...

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

Ok. Focus on work and enjoy. Be patient with everything else. You'll make friends with time. Make some efforts on your end

flavored · Answer

i hope so. thank u for ur words.

excitedTomatoe7 · Answer

You're welcome. Take care

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