Anike Adhey, a Nigerian lady currently residing in Germany, has openly expressed her struggles with loneliness and depression while highlighting the cultural differences she faces abroad.
According to Anike, Germany lacks the vibrant atmosphere she was accustomed to in Nigeria, where she could engage in lively activities and easily socialize.
Anike admits to having a strong yearning for her home country, Nigeria, as she perceives developed countries as places where people primarily focus on their own affairs.
In her own words, she says:
“Before I moved to Germany; before I came abroad, I used to think all these stories I read online and see people post about depression and loneliness abroad, I thought it was a joke and that they are not being honest. It’s crazy out here and depressing.
“You know, if I was bored in Nigeria, I can take a taxi to a joint and eat catfish pepper soup and everything and go out with my friends. Here, nobody is selling Gala in traffic, no one is selling panadol,” she expresses.
Reactions to Anike's experience of loneliness and depression abroad
okogladys commented: “If you are in Germany for studies, please endure it; otherwise, come back quickly. You are too beautiful to waste away in such a place.”
ozzypaul1 shared: “I understand you perfectly because this was exactly my experience in Germany.”
Dee responded: “The only thing that would make me CONSIDER permanent relocation is an all-out war.”
dorcas zambia stated: “I have been in Germany for 7 years and I miss my country every day. I will soon be going back to my country.”
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