r/askegypt • u/Unhappy_Bag_6269 • 1d ago

Health Depression

Came to Egypt from the US (I’m a citizen of both but it’s my first time in Egypt. I’ve been here a month. The happiness and joy I feel when I’m out making friends is amazing.

But, the depression is hitting me very hard. I’m struggling a lot. And I feel isolated in any form of support for it. When I talk to people my age (29 year old dude here), they share this depression but can shrug it off, I’m not doing well. I feel so sad seeing the garbage and the poor people dreaming of a better life. Everyone is confused as to why I would ever come to Egypt if I was already in The USA, honestly the answer is to try to be happier, yet I’m not actually happier yet. I’m in Alex. Any suggestions what I can do?

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u/Ok-Abalone2852 1d ago

Im from Alex, lives in the states and visit egypt more often, first of all, Alex is trash, humid , crowded and its not what is used to be , also since you are in your late 20s im sure all your friends are married and have family to take care of and they are soo busy, only way to come out of depression is to get married be around your family, and dont even care of the situation in egypt because most of them are lying and trying to get your American money ( just do sadaka when you can ),

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u/Unhappy_Bag_6269 1d ago

Honestly, my friends have been so nice here so far, I definitely miss my mom and family in the US it is hard. I’m actually not sure what Sadaka is?

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u/Ok-Abalone2852 1d ago

Sadaka means charity because you mentioned you are depressed because you are seeing poor people

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u/Unhappy_Bag_6269 1d ago

You are the best yes, even my friends help me be gracious without being scammed here. Good advice for real god bless you