North europeans suffer the most

[vancouver24]

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[MrJones]

I'm a Southern European, and people here tend to be expressive. It makes it even harder for someone like me to blend in.

Agree >.<
Here everyone seems to be the complete opposite to me lol

 

[maiato]

And i Agree 2....try to be shy or anxious on brazil! U probably would get bullying everyday!! Depression is one thing social phobia is another....for the first i can find some reasons to the article...

 

[Agent_Violet]

makes me relieved to live in a place where people typically keep to themselves as the norm. it would be even better if i could live in nyc and REALLY fade into the crowd.

 

[jonas89]

Over here we have a depression which is called; Winter depression, and that's because we have only like 3 hours of sun or less in the winter. But in summer times we have the sun up for 24 hours a day which is no fun either hehe can't sleep with all that sun power

 

[leave_me_alone]

Social Anxiety is still quite taboo where i live (central europe). Also this is a small country and it is hard to find and connect with other people with the same problem.

 

[Section_31]

Over here we have a depression which is called; Winter depression, and that's because we have only like 3 hours of sun or less in the winter. But in summer times we have the sun up for 24 hours a day which is no fun either hehe can't sleep with all that sun power

Same thing here, but mind you our days are only 6 to 8 hours in the winter....i cant imagine 3. Yikes!!!

 

[jonas89]

Same thing here, but mind you our days are only 6 to 8 hours in the winter....i cant imagine 3. Yikes!!!

hehe yeah its like that from December to mid January it's somewhere around 3 hours, but as its now we have sunlight for like 12h

 

[burdeninyourhands]

makes me relieved to live in a place where people typically keep to themselves as the norm. it would be even better if i could live in nyc and REALLY fade into the crowd.

A lot of people think that. I was born and raised in NYC and I can tell u that fading in the crowd everyday makes u feel alone around a bunch of human beings. Men take women for granted because there's so many other "choices" and basically u feel worthless and ignored everyday. Not to state the obvious that its super expensive and how u look determines if u even get acknowledged. The only positive is that I'm surrounded by different nationalities and customs so its generally a bit more difficult to be totally closed minded however I believe some people just want to live in their own narrow world and that's possible to do anywhere

 

[Agent_Violet]

A lot of people think that. I was born and raised in NYC and I can tell u that fading in the crowd everyday makes u feel alone around a bunch of human beings. Men take women for granted because there's so many other "choices" and basically u feel worthless and ignored everyday. Not to state the obvious that its super expensive and how u look determines if u even get acknowledged. The only positive is that I'm surrounded by different nationalities and customs so its generally a bit more difficult to be totally closed minded however I believe some people just want to live in their own narrow world and that's possible to do anywhere

(((hugs)))

i get that point of view...i truly see where you're coming from.

but the stage in my life that im in right now, i'm ok being alone in the crowd. i'm at the point where I absolutely crave it. i don't have time for the men anyway but if i did, i wouldn't feel pressured to value one unless he was really special bc just like there's lots of choices for them..there's lots of choices for women too



i'm curious to know what it's like living with months and months of daylight in a row! I don't think i could cope with that!!

 

[burdeninyourhands]

I wonder if European free healthcare covers mental health as well? I don't have medical coverage Here in the us so in order to see a therapist I have to attempt suicide which I would if I didn't have a job (if the attempt didn't work then I'd be homeless) well if you do get free mental health care I would assume you would have a better chance at a happy life. Plus the dark is pretty...no? Lol

 

[jonas89]

i'm curious to know what it's like living with months and months of daylight in a row! I don't think i could cope with that!!

It's little hard getting used to when you have been sleeping always in complete darkness all winter, but its okay when you get used to it, you have a longer day to play with

 

[Waybuloo]

I wonder if European free healthcare covers mental health as well? I don't have medical coverage Here in the us so in order to see a therapist I have to attempt suicide which I would if I didn't have a job (if the attempt didn't work then I'd be homeless) well if you do get free mental health care I would assume you would have a better chance at a happy life. Plus the dark is pretty...no? Lol

Yes it does, at least in the UK and I would guess it does in some other countries like Sweden, France and Denmark not least because they provide more social care. You see the doctor for free and when you air concerns about your mental health, you get referred to see a therapist for free, but this usually involved CBT at the basic level. Depending on what area you live and hence the local funding for mental health, you may be stuck on the waiting list for a while or even be refused higher tiers of care. I've resorted to going private and in a twist of irony used a psychiatric analysis from my private consultations to get me on the list for free psychotherapy. I'm not sure that it gives me a better chance at a happy life, but from watching some Michael Moore documentaries which really opened my eyes about what it is to live in the US and not living the American dream, i'm sure happy about not having to suffer a mental disorder in a country that doesn't grant its citizens right to free basic health care. Although when you are struggling to stay afloat and not starve, I guess having social anxiety would be fighting for attention with more pressing concerns.

 

[WeirdyMcGee]

Well, since I'm technically in the southern part of Canada, I don't really count in this... haha
But I do have cousins in Iqaluit and their mental health seems to be fine from what I've heard; but depression is probably more common there- so they probably don't treat you like a freak when you get it.

I do hate winter for many reasons-- mostly the cold.
But secondly; because it's dark all the time.
...Usually dark because of the overcast; but days are really short and it usually gets light out at 9am and gets dark out again before supper.
I've always hated that.
Then again... I'm scared of the dark because I'm a big baby.
And once the snow falls, I can't go out running the way I do all spring/summer.
I get about an equal amount of sun all year around though... and by equal- I mean no sun. I'm allergic.
haha

 

[InfraRecon]

Without doubt the weather plays quite a large part in how I feel. Here in Manchester, UK, you can damn well assume that in the middle of July it is overcast and gloomy, and I often have no motivation to even begin the day when it is like that outside for weeks on end. When it's a beautiful, sunny day I'm so much more driven to make the day productive, but to say that they are few and far between is an understatement.

@Wabuyloo I'm a huge fan of Michael Moore, and 'Sicko' did make me appreciate the UK for its healthcare, but the cynic in me kept reminding me that Moore was out to show as many 'pros' of our system as he could in comparison to the USA's ...but the bit at the end when he takes those people to Cuba is fantastic and heart-warming!

 

[Invisibleman]

I wish I lived in a place where people kept to themselves. Even at school I cant walk through the halls without some punk making some comment to me trying to get a reaction out of me (because most people know im quiet and dont talk much)

 

[Lonelykitsune]

I've wondered if having good weather most days would make a postive effect on mental health. It's usually wet and cloudy here, especially this year. I like winter though.

 

[Waybuloo]

Without doubt the weather plays quite a large part in how I feel. Here in Manchester, UK, you can damn well assume that in the middle of July it is overcast and gloomy, and I often have no motivation to even begin the day when it is like that outside for weeks on end. When it's a beautiful, sunny day I'm so much more driven to make the day productive, but to say that they are few and far between is an understatement.

@Wabuyloo I'm a huge fan of Michael Moore, and 'Sicko' did make me appreciate the UK for its healthcare, but the cynic in me kept reminding me that Moore was out to show as many 'pros' of our system as he could in comparison to the USA's ...but the bit at the end when he takes those people to Cuba is fantastic and heart-warming!

Here in Manchester, not only are you guaranteed that July will be a disappointment, but every consecutive year will be an attempt at trying to beat the summer of 2007 for the record of the wettest, darkest and coldest 'ahem' summer of all time. I was wearing a winter coat to work every day and leaving and coming home all in the dark that summer.

I really respect Moore's attempts at exposing the system for what it is. Yes he might be going overboard and presenting his side in a biased way, but then again we've been innundated or brainwashed with the opposite side for quite a while so it's only fair that each side gets a fair airing . At least he doesn't come outright with statements but rather give you the 'evidence' and let you make your own. I suppose no country's system is perfect, but by doing what he does at least people will begin to ask questions and maybe start doing their own research.

I've wondered if having good weather most days would make a postive effect on mental health. It's usually wet and cloudy here, especially this year. I like winter though.

Well after living both in Australia and the North West of England I would have to say no. When it's glorious outside it only made me more miserable when I don't go outside, especially when you can hear the people partying and barbequing. I have actually grown to like the rain. I like sunshine too, but just not the heat. The Australian sun made me irritable and unable to think.

 

[SeniorRedrings]

I am Scottish European.

We don't get much sun.

 

[Lonelykitsune]

Here in Manchester, not only are you guaranteed that July will be a disappointment, but every consecutive year will be an attempt at trying to beat the summer of 2007 for the record of the wettest, darkest and coldest 'ahem' summer of all time. I was wearing a winter coat to work every day and leaving and coming home all in the dark that summer.

I really respect Moore's attempts at exposing the system for what it is. Yes he might be going overboard and presenting his side in a biased way, but then again we've been innundated or brainwashed with the opposite side for quite a while so it's only fair that each side gets a fair airing . At least he doesn't come outright with statements but rather give you the 'evidence' and let you make your own. I suppose no country's system is perfect, but by doing what he does at least people will begin to ask questions and maybe start doing their own research.



Well after living both in Australia and the North West of England I would have to say no. When it's glorious outside it only made me more miserable when I don't go outside, especially when you can hear the people partying and barbequing. I have actually grown to like the rain. I like sunshine too, but just not the heat. The Australian sun made me irritable and unable to think.

AH yes I'd lose my old 'Well its rainy out can't do anything anyway excuse' lol . Still wonder about people without SA though. I'm too pale for the sun and can't stand too much heat.