Cyndi Lu,
I'm so sorry you are depressed, but am glad to hear that you are talking with a psychotherapist, and hopefully on your way to healing.
I'm sure you know that no one can tell you if it's a good idea to move or not; we do not know enough about either your current situation and/or the situation you may be moving to, to tell you if this is good idea or not.
A few things to consider, however, so YOU can decide if this is a good move for you or not:
1. Have you spoken with your psychotherapist about your possibility of moving? Does s/he have some professional references for you in your potential new place?
2. Is this a "happy" move, meaning, are you moving to something better? Are there more opportunities for you, in any/all aspects (financially, socially, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, etc?)
3. Are you well prepared, either way? What does your life look like if you stay, and what does it look like if you move? What are the pros/cons of both choices?
If you are wanting to move, but only concerned about the health care aspect, you may have some options. There is individual health care options available, as well as Medicaid or Cobra, and I can help you with any of these if you are interested.
The other aspect of moving, combined with your recent diagnosis of depression, is to make sure you have a good social support network in-place when you arrive. Are you moving to go to a specific job, be in a certain field, attend a specific school, or be near family? What do you see as potentially "lacking" upon your move, as far as what you will need to succeed (resources, professional help, doctors, social support network, transportation, financial stability, etc.).
I'm sure your psychotherapist would tell you that the act of relocating can be difficult, as with any change, but depending on the nature of your depression, any underlying causes or triggers, as well as your overall personality and temperament, relocating will not cause/make your depression worse in-and-of-itself. Some people may move and feel better; others may move and feel worse. It really depends on your current situation, and if you feel your new situation has the potential to be better, and if this is your choice to move...all factors to consider.
Let us know, and we can offer more guidance so that you can make the best informed decision!
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Cyndi Lu,
I'm so sorry you are depressed, but am glad to hear that you are talking with a psychotherapist, and hopefully on your way to healing.
I'm sure you know that no one can tell you if it's a good idea to move or not; we do not know enough about either your current situation and/or the situation you may be moving to, to tell you if this is good idea or not.
A few things to consider, however, so YOU can decide if this is a good move for you or not:
1. Have you spoken with your psychotherapist about your possibility of moving? Does s/he have some professional references for you in your potential new place?
2. Is this a "happy" move, meaning, are you moving to something better? Are there more opportunities for you, in any/all aspects (financially, socially, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, etc?)
3. Are you well prepared, either way? What does your life look like if you stay, and what does it look like if you move? What are the pros/cons of both choices?
If you are wanting to move, but only concerned about the health care aspect, you may have some options. There is individual health care options available, as well as Medicaid or Cobra, and I can help you with any of these if you are interested.
The other aspect of moving, combined with your recent diagnosis of depression, is to make sure you have a good social support network in-place when you arrive. Are you moving to go to a specific job, be in a certain field, attend a specific school, or be near family? What do you see as potentially "lacking" upon your move, as far as what you will need to succeed (resources, professional help, doctors, social support network, transportation, financial stability, etc.).
I'm sure your psychotherapist would tell you that the act of relocating can be difficult, as with any change, but depending on the nature of your depression, any underlying causes or triggers, as well as your overall personality and temperament, relocating will not cause/make your depression worse in-and-of-itself. Some people may move and feel better; others may move and feel worse. It really depends on your current situation, and if you feel your new situation has the potential to be better, and if this is your choice to move...all factors to consider.
Let us know, and we can offer more guidance so that you can make the best informed decision!
January 7, 2010 - 2:10pmThis Comment
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