I have been living in the UK for 6 months now. For the most part it has been a fantastic expereince. But lately, I am feeling quite depressed. (It has been 1.5 years since my last major depreesive episode and I hope and pray I am not due for another!) I have met some nice people here, but no kindred spirits, no one I trust enough to talk to about my depression, and get support from. I miss my friends and my sis who are of great support to me.
I'm hoping I am just having really bad PMS/hormonal flux.
I haven't showered since Saturday or left the house. Obviously that means I haven't been to work for 2 days. I just want to crawl in bed and stay there forever.
My GP here is an idiot and wants me to quit taking Celexa, says I have been on it too long. MORON!
*sigh*
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Sorry, I asked you how you were doing only 20 minutes after you posted. Please forgive me, I just woke up. A shower always pushes me a bit. Maybe getting in to work may help. Get some sun for a few minutes if you can also.
ohhh lori ((((hugs)))) to you
do you think maybe its cos you had so much to do when you first got here that now your settling in its starting to get to you ?????
we are here if you need to talk ,
as for the sun lol its chucking it down here today
takecare bev x
ps just want you to know i enjoy reading your blog
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hey girly, it sucks to be unhappy and alone! if you want to chat ever pm me, i live in glasgow which is quite far away but it's on the same continent..
anyway at least i know about the weather (although oddly sunny here today)
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I am so sorry you are feeling down! If possible please find another doc.
In the winter months here when the sun never comes out I use light therapy. the one I have is a product by www.litebook.com and it really helped me through a dark period in my life.
Please come chaat with us here or on my message board (the link is in my sig) I'm here for you!
(((((hugs)))))
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OK, it might not be sunny all that often, but look - mention the weather and all the Brits come out to chat about it! It's been nice here today! (up North) I promise there WILL be more sun in the next few months.
I just wanted to say that being away from home can be pretty hard. Everyone thinks that the first part is the hardest, but its not, because you are getting by on adrenalin and the novelty factor. It can be a long time after that you start to feel weird. When I was living in South America and missed home, I would treat myself by doing something that felt 'normal', like eating at Macdonalds or seeing a movie. I didn't do those things regularly but they can really cheer you up. I also made my mum call me and run up huge phone bills!
Look, there are people in this country who care!
Alex
Edited to add: I read some of your blog about your move to London. I was just writhing and laughing at the same time at your bank hassles, I sympathise SO MUCH and I have been through all that in different places!
I did drag my sorry butt to work today, but was miserable.
I was just think today Alex that I was really homesick (although for its for an "idealist" place). Now that I have been here for 6 months and am settled in work, have a bank account, a computer, a phone, and a car, all the real hassles are over. It's time to "settle into" life here and suddenly it's depressing.
Plus I miss my lovies TERRiBLY! Though I will see them in June for 5 days.
I don't have the words to say that may bring you comfort, however I have these for you! ((((((HUGS)))))) Also, I know what if feels like to be homesick! Yeah I only moved one province over, but the feeling is still the same. ((Hugs))
I hope you are feeling abit better today and just letting you know I was thinking about you!
Depressed, alone, and far, far from home 
