For years I have wanted to do things which I never got done.
Right now I am in China, teaching. I came here with the hope
to get myself better here, but things are not working out.
I have a much smaller salary than I expected and cannot
even buy the things I need for my studio which is why it is empty.
Some minutes ago, when taking a taxi I reacted stupidly, and am rather worried now.
Please some encouraging words.
2007-02-21 01:41:25 · 6 answers · asked by rgarlik 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You are amazing, going to a foreign country, teaching, living on your own.
You are learning so much that will be so usable when you move on to your next adventure!
The only failure is the failure to try to reach your goals.
Keep at it, chin up...
Take in the beauty of China, the squalor and be grateful for what God has blessed you with!
2007-02-21 02:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it an actual panic attack, as if you thought you were going to die at any moment, with breathing problems? Whatever it was, you would be well advised to visit: www.relax7.com/7.php and view the section on panic, and the latest 6 blogs of Shan Eris on"tackling depression" at www.myspace.com and type "panic attack" in the bar near the top of the myspace homepage. When you learn how to find your centre of consciousness, you will well and truly be on the road to getting better. Things will improve; start making long term plans for when you leave China. There are online surveys that pay reasonably, but I don't know if they are available in China. Could you get extra work tutoring the wealthier students, or doing something else when not teaching? Let us know how things progress, and try to be optimistic. Don't be concerned with the absence of material things in your studio; with the internet, it is a library full of books, and friends you can have conversations with. Those things will come, with time. Aren't taxis relatively expensive, even in China. Consider getting a pushbike. Remember, it is many peoples dream to travel and work in foreign countries, and you are doing just that, take full advantage of all it has to offer while you are there.
2007-02-21 02:10:28 · answer #2 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to panic. However, people also should not tell you that everything is okay. If you feel your life is out of control, then it probably is. Yeah I read your post about the Beijing taxi. When you're overwhelmed, you start doing crazy things. Beijing is very fast paced now, and not cheap! It's like other big cities - very competitive. So maybe China is not the right place for you. Think it over. China will still be there.
2007-02-21 14:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax, things could be a lot worse. Take a second to think about what you want for yourself and evaluate whether or not you think you're on the right path. If not, think about what you want to do and the best way to get to that goal. Things may take time, but if you're devoted and willing to sacrifice a little, everything will turn out fine. Hope this helps
2007-02-21 01:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by archiethewalrus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you have done more than most ppl would dream of, you halfway accross the world so you need to tell others of your experiencies.
your a teacher for the reason you want to help others. anyone that has the balls to go to china and teach can do anything they want.
Keep an open mind about what you want to do and keep going!
2007-02-21 01:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For get the encouraging words when every thing starts to fall apart go to a doctor. You went to China with the hopes to get your self better sound like some one who' suffering frome depression.
2007-02-21 01:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋