Depression and loneliness come and go. It is not uncommon for them to occur together, as depression causes people to isolate themselves, withdraw, and generally feel alone. Likewise, people who are alone in foreign countries may experience bouts of depression and isolation
Regardless of which causes the other, the reality is that you cannot avoid the problem and hope it goes away. While feelings of loneliness and depression may lessen with time, they usually return. To break the cycle, you must learn how to overcome these feelings and take back control of your life.
In this book, you will find actionable, practical strategies that you can use to overcome loneliness and depression and shape the reality of your life wherever you find yourself in the world. Some of the topics we will cover include:
Why People Living Abroad Have Feelings Of Despair Or Anxiety
Mental health consequences of loneliness and depression
Strategies For Overcoming Feelings Of Isolation
How To Cope With Trauma Associated With Relocation
Symptoms Of Depression For Expats
Fun Ways To Overcome Loneliness and depression When Living Abroad
Rather than focusing on the science of loneliness and depression, this book will focus on solving it. You will learn how to train yourself as an expat or stranger living abroad when you are feeling lonely or depressed. You will also learn how to manage depression without medication!