Lome - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular mental health issues that tend to crop up at post, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)?
There are no malls, no cafe, no recreational activities like the neighboring countries with cities like Accra and Cotonou so ex-pats here tend to travel often to get their fix. It is obvious that some people tend to get depressed if they stay here too long since it tends to be isolating. You normally see this often during the summertime when the weather is too hot for even the few activities there are here. - Mar 2019
Nothing particular. - Feb 2019
Lots of expats and diplomatic family members get depressed. It is a very very slow pace of life. You have to be aware that you have to try your best to entertain yourself. Learn crochet, watch DVDs, read books, talk to your family more often. There are no malls, no movie theaters, nothing like that. - Sep 2017
