Where can you go to get ENGLISH help with Depression? I've felt depressed for most of this last year. I've tried to get help but the doctors I go to never offer any suggestions or talk really. They just give me medicine/refills. Sometimes I'm feeling overwhelmed here. Any suggestions?
I've tried going to an 'English-speaking' therapist at Seoul national University Hospital in Hyehwa but it was a bit waste of money. He asked me how I felt. Then told me I was depressed. End of session. I do try to keep myself busy. I hiked Seoraksan, went to the DMZ, go on dates, etcEven though, i'm NEVER happy. ESPECIALLY while I'm at school. I only have 1 friend in the area. I also avoid that these days. I've had it off and on since I arrived in 2008. But that was after some really rough hagwon experiences. This year started out great, my school loved me, the children and parents REALLY love me, rave reviews...but then I went on Summer vacation and...I was actually enjoying myself. I came back here and I felt like I was back in the 'twilight zone' The thing I'm trying to do is just keep looking forward till the end of my contract and work on some bigger plans but the depression is pretty bad right now. Constant and every day.
A good way to make Korean friends that speak English well is to go to a church that has services in English. There you can meet all types of English speaking folks and the environment may help your depression as well.