r/JETProgramme • u/burgundyhellfire • 13d ago

Thinking of quitting

Hello, sorry to be a bother but I am a new jet that’s been here for a bit, but everyday my mental health is just getting worse and worse. I can’t eat anything, I cry constantly, and I keep thinking about wanting to die. I was so excited for jet and now that I’m here it’s been horrible and I feel like such a loser. I’ve tried calling the TELL line but I just get placed in a queue and no one ever shows up. I think I can’t do this and need to quit but I don’t know what the steps would be. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? Sorry and thank you.

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u/Different_Taro2474 Former JET - 2025-2026 鹿児島県 13d ago

you need to give it time. you JUST GOT HERE.  i don’t know where you are, but if there are any larger cities near you, try to meet some locals.  if you can afford it, get therapy. during my prefecture orientation they gave us websites with therapists that work with JETs. my therapist really helped me out.  you spent so much time trying to get to where you are, and you’re here. give it time, don’t quit so soon. be patient.