Differentiate the mental health between a bachelor living in his home country and abroad?.?

Question

I am a batchelor working abroad, i feel mentally tired. Is it common or abnormal.

Answer 1

I agree with Hope, it can be very stressful to be in a foreign country, working hard, and on your own. While working abroad has its advantages, one very important thing is missing - we tend to take it for granted and not realise just how important it is: our support system - family, friends, neighbours, and even fellow citizens.

All the little things that were so familiar are suddenly not around you any more. And that can be depressing. Home food, or cricket commentaries, or the sights and sounds and faces of your home town.

Of course you can't chuck up your job and go home just because you miss it! So you need to try and create a new support system here where you are, make the best of what you have - starting with your SELF.

Try to get a little exercise daily, even if it is just a 15 minute walk, as this will boost your circulation and your mood, and relieve some of your stress.

Give yourself things to look forward to - little treats, like going to a movie, or having a favourite meal - either at a restaurant or even try cooking it yourself. It doesn't have to be big fancy things, just the little simple things that someone who loves you back home, might do for you.

Stay in touch with your loved ones, and reach out and make friends where you are .. there are sure to be lots of bachelors just like you who feel as isolated. I don't know which country you're in, but I know that in the Gulf there are lots of sports and social clubs set up by the Indian community, where you can meet others.

By the way if you're in the Gulf, be sure to drink PLENTY of water, at least 2 bottles a day .. because not only is it horribly hot most of the time, but almost everywhere is air-conditioned and the air is too dry so you get dehydrated without realising it. This could be one reason why you feel dull.

Don't let your mental tiredness get you just sitting in one place watching TV .. it will just get worse that way - get up and meet people and do things that interest you in your spare time, and if nothing else, do the walk and the water, and you'll start to feel better soon.

Good luck!

Answer 2

While I am no expert on the subject, I will say that it stands to reason:
For a person to deal not only with everyday living + a job in his own culture is a taxing, but manageable stress.

For a person to do all that, + do it in a culture foreign to him is to add a significant portion to his daily stress load that he would not have had in his home town.

Living with increased stress on a constant basis will cause anyone to feel mentally tired.

So, it looks like you must be normal. Cross-cultural stress or Culture-Shock are two of the phrases I have heard used.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It is a sign of safety / security not around you when you are abroad. Get some close associates to talk and share.