https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-and-anxiety-for-a-new-immigrant/m-p/206966#M27240 <P>Hello everyone,</P> <P>I have been working and living in Australia for more than 7 years. Recently I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Before coming to Australia, I had a great job with stable income. However, I lost that security once I reached Australia. I am working in the university as a tutor with very low income. I also have a young school kid. Being here with no relative and closed friends, we feel extremely lonely. My son's father also lost his good job and become a driver in Australia. My son was an accident and because of the accident I married his father. Our marriage doesn't go well either. I never feel happy for the past 7 years, and I lost all my interest and motivation to work and eat. I cannot sleep at night. At the moment, my GP refers me for psychotherapy with a mental health care plan. The symptoms of depression make me feel very scary. </P> <P> </P> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:29:31 GMT Shannon611 2016-06-02T00:29:31Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-and-anxiety-for-a-new-immigrant/m-p/206966#M27240 <P>Hello everyone,</P> <P>I have been working and living in Australia for more than 7 years. Recently I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Before coming to Australia, I had a great job with stable income. However, I lost that security once I reached Australia. I am working in the university as a tutor with very low income. I also have a young school kid. Being here with no relative and closed friends, we feel extremely lonely. My son's father also lost his good job and become a driver in Australia. My son was an accident and because of the accident I married his father. Our marriage doesn't go well either. I never feel happy for the past 7 years, and I lost all my interest and motivation to work and eat. I cannot sleep at night. At the moment, my GP refers me for psychotherapy with a mental health care plan. The symptoms of depression make me feel very scary. </P> <P> </P> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:29:31 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-and-anxiety-for-a-new-immigrant/m-p/206966#M27240 Shannon611 2016-06-02T00:29:31Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-and-anxiety-for-a-new-immigrant/m-p/206967#M27241 <P>Hello Shannon611</P> <P>I am sorry to hear what you are going through for so long. You have done well to be seeing a GP and well done to you. The symptoms of depression are scary...I have had depression for many years and I feel your pain.</P> <P>If I can ask you....does your husband support you with your depression?</P> <P>It would be great if you could get back to us and let us know how you are going</P> <P>Kind Thoughts</P> <P>Paul</P> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:27:05 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/depression-and-anxiety-for-a-new-immigrant/m-p/206967#M27241 blondguy 2016-06-02T17:27:05Z