Stress and Anxiety Living in Costa Rica - a difficult discussion

#expat #relocation #livingincostarica 'Stress and Anxiety Living in Costa Rica - a difficult discussion'. Costa Rica provides the perfect backdrop to get your life in order. If you want less stress and anxiety in your life, Costa Rica definitely provides an opportunity to make some changes. But why? Because Costa Rica operates at a different speed than that of the United States or other first world countries. The simple life, the 'pura vida', is a calming effect. But what if you come to Costa Rica with an addiction (alcohol, pills, food, etc), thinking you will make a change, but you don't? Suffering with an addiction in another country such as Costa Rica, can be an extremely lonely affair and actually exacerbate the problem(s). If your committed to making a change, Costa Rica might be right for you but just know, that it can make things doubly worse. In this video, Jeanne and I have the tough discussion about dealing with stress and anxiety in Costa Rica.
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[@paulmacy6385]

Great discussion. Been here three years now on disability. I am 60 years old now after 42 years in the restaurant business and then have everything come to a complete stop. I'm like you Micheal I live with what I need and not with I want. Living nomadicly across this country helps my sence of adventure. I love it here but I am still learning how to do nothing. Trying to live as much like the Costa Rican people helps. Try and live like a house cat is difficult but it has its rewards. Try to live without looking at the clock or calendar, no televisión news. All I have is "today" and I would rather have "today" in Costa Rica than the US. Pura Vida my friends thanks for sharing your stories. 🙏🏽🇨🇷❤️

[@jeannebellew9815]

❤

[@keywestcatlady]

Sounds Sweeeeet!

[@keywestcatlady]

P.S. You’re Still a Pup! There’s still time to relax!

[@johnmasson3277]

“ Happiness is an inside job “ ❤

[@jeannebellew9815]

Love this quote!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

seems so easy when you say it....... but with me, i play a lot of hide and go seek with happiness..... still trying to find that bitch. lol

[@johnmasson3277]

@@TravelCostaRicaNOW 😊 We’re all a work progress Michael. Never done but hopefully always moving in the right direction 💫

[@Daringamiga]

Mike, you have no idea how helpful this video is. Thank you

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

and thank you... totally appreciate that you took the time to say. Muchas gracias.

[@DeboraheHecht]

This was an important conversation about what kind of things to consider when looking to make life changes. Nice!

[@brucesannino6181]

I like what one viewer or maybe you Michael said, 'l don't have a lot of luggage but I got a lot of baggage!' Ha, thanks for reminding me.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

hahahah.... I suppose we all do.

[@tomulrich9693]

Great topic mi amigo Michael.. been here only 4 months.. love the vibes and the simple here in CR. my dental vacation turned into a 6 month mental health healing physical therapy retreat. I left my bag of stress in Canada.. unlike Neil Young.. its better to fade away than to burn out.. thanks to your help. Mucho gracias

[@MS-bb3bj]

That is a real talk about life there, so helpful, thanks

[@rogercocco5309]

thanks mike!!!! yup be careful what you wish for !!!!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx roger..... but yeah, totally true. abrazos de Costa Rica.

[@Retler39]

Great video. I did a video with Sarah Elena on moving here and adjusting. I’m here 8 months and going through it again. But I didn’t drink or do drugs prior to moving here nor did I move here for that. I’m a Marine Veteran. These are great videos. Sometimes I think my mind will be a forever battle.

[@jeannebellew9815]

I understand, Frank. When pointing to my head, I always tell people, "It's not a lot of fun in here!" One reason I work online is to stay engaged, maintain some structure, and be of service. It keeps me out of my head. LOL! ✌🏻❤

[@Retler39]

@@jeannebellew9815 I’m currently retired and working on starting something. But I get ya and feel you 100%!

[@troygoreski2394]

My new favorite video. Thank-you for this.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

ahhhh... so nice of you to say. ;)

[@macpony2571780]

That is why I like living in San Jose area because you don't need AC and it's very convenient to everything and you don't need a car I use hardly gas in my car just to start it up for the battery charge and I'm never board Pura Vida

[@LuciaMinca]

Great episode, thank you 😊 I recently bought a cabin in Colombia and am about to move there permanently. So many things you’re discussing ring true to me right now!

[@cayetanocanales7662]

Great video. Thank you and saludos from tx

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Our pleasure!

[@athenachloewoodrow6356]

You two are great, I really enjoyed this conversation. I resonate with everything you said, and it's a good perspective to share whether or not people are thinking of moving to Costa Rica. Good life reminders 🙏

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Glad you enjoyed it!... it means a lot that you took the time to say.... muchas gracias.

[@jeannebellew9815]

Excellent point! Thanks!

[@keywestcatlady]

Great Information! Michael, you are right- People have Baggage, We may not have a lot of Luggage, but we’ve Got BAGGAGE!

[@jeannebellew9815]

🤣

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

yeah..... i just got to learn to stow it somewhere..... it gets sooooooooooooooo heavy sometimes.

[@surfsiren1026]

I fell in love with Costa Rica in the late 1990s, when it truly was affordable and raw, and most North Americans thought it was a dangerous island and would never dream of going to it. When the tourists were broke surfers and vagabond Europeans and everybody understood what Pura Vida really meant. We also knew not to bring much more than a pair of really cheap flip flops and a bathing suit. I loved it when I was young, single, healthy, danced until dawn, and ironically not a surfer.😅 Now, at 55, with skin cancer from a life of Southern California beach living, some minor health concerns that pop up, a lack of tolerance of extreme coastal temperatures, awareness of my vulnerability as I age, and preference for cooler waters to surf in, I am looking at another spot for retirement. I visited 17 times and actually think what it offers isn't for me now. The secret is to find Pura Vida wherever you decide to settle. The last time I went, was after a "Series of Unfortunate Events" in my life and was miserable there because I was miserable. I came home and semi-retired in Southern California and will retire elsewhere. However, I will always remember my sexy memories of Costa Rica with a smile.

[@sonant888]

Subscribed. Such honesty and vulnerability. That is powerful.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

ahhh..thanx. 😊

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

She has returned!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

hey michael... how's it going? what's up?

[@dakotahstr]

Material stuff isn't what defines you. You have to happy with yourself. If not nothing will make it better. Just my opinion .❤

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

My opinion is that your opinion is spot on. ;)

[@janetbeattie6902]

Hi Michael, Hi Jeanie - Thanks to both of you for an on-point conversation about navigating the transition to living in Costa Rica. For me, this journey has required resilience and I love where it's taking me. :-)

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

ahhh..that's so great to hear🫠

[@jenniferholdcroft6148]

One of the best ever. Thank you❤

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

ahhhhhhhhhh... thanx so much. glad you liked it.

[@lastfirst6626]

I'm always amazed that they never swat a blood sucking insect away.

[@bintareid6647]

Great video, so true

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Glad you think so! pura vida

[@DetlefRecktenwald-Healing]

Thank you, Michael, for this very interesting “Topic” We are all born with the educational instruction of: Do this Do that. Like a computer, Day In Day Out. It isn’t easy to accept the new lifestyle because nobody tells me DO This Do That anymore. What, how do people in our age live in Costa Rica, as all the friends are not with them anymore, what about the part calls social life. How do they overcome all of this. I would like to see more what people doing coming from North America, Europe, nobody is telling them anymore how the day, week runs. How do they deal with everyday s adventure on their own. What is it what they do after they explored Costa Rica several times. Thank you from Canada, but original from Germany LoL

[@johnstrika9170]

Why do you have topic in quotation marks?

[@sandlerfrancois666]

I think this is a good question. I would love to hear more about the day to day life of an ex pat. How do they transition and slow down without the mind playing tricks on you and making you think you should be doing more when you actually moved to do less (of the unnecessary) work and stress?

[@DetlefRecktenwald-Healing]

@@johnstrika9170 many people do not talk about it, many people, if not all experiencing challenges, this topic is very important,

[@DetlefRecktenwald-Healing]

@@sandlerfrancois666 Yes, I couldn't say it better

[@johnstrika9170]

@@DetlefRecktenwald-Healing Ah ok. Just curious

[@lifesodor291]

I love this discussion.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

and I love you for sayin.... it means alot that you took the time to comment. muchas gracias.

[@user-lp1ty6ln7g]

You both look great!!!!

[@shellijohnson3043]

Thank You!

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Shelli.... you are very welcome and I appreciate your on going support... I see you

[@billgalli5991]

My blood pressure has dropped 15 points. I’m trying to leave the North American issues behind, it’s really difficult to do.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

but when you do................................ when you do..........pura vida becomes life.

[@billmelvin3599]

Great conversation.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

appreciate you taking the time to say that........ thanx.

[@MH-dz6ct]

Great stuff and on target. I've been here 3 years and it's all true so we got a view of Lake Arenal and now we play video games with a view 😂

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

That's awesome. thanx for commenting , it means a lot. :)

[@jennylane2498]

You can go away with your problems or fix your problems when u get there wherever there might be

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

very true.

[@Robert-tp9vy]

Very nice insight about CR after the honeymoon is over. Maybe I just become a snowbird.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

thanx robert

[@wallyzeisig]

I live that bare-bones life in Canada. Content with what I have and no desire for anymore material things. EXCEPT that it's damned COLD here for half of the year. Planning to make a permanent move to CR this year or next at the latest. Getting rid of all my household goods will be the biggest obstacle. Garage sales are not allowed where I live.

[@jeannebellew9815]

Wow! We sold everything in different ways. A garage sale was a big part of divesting. How do people in Canada get rid of their things? Interesting! 🙂

[@WolfF2022]

You can send it to CR, maybe cheaper than buying them again there.

[@TamMatthewsCR]

Have you thought about doing a retreat for people who moved here, made lots of mistakes, and need help?

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

We have people who DO LIVE HERE and DO come to the retreat............. it's helpful to be around people who have been where you are.. and relate. ;)

[@sonant888]

You both look way younger than your ages. Costa Rica is obviously great for you guys.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

🎉 Michael, people interested in Costa Rica must have the "anxiety" for retirement in Costa Rica. The issues of the weakening economy, the instability in Central America in general, the droughts, the State of Emergency, flood of migrants through the Darien Gap, the spreading cartels, etc. How do you guys address these issues. Many of us can't handle the idea of relocating to the sauna of Southeast Asia and look to Costa Rica as the best alternative to get away from North America. How do you guys look at those things? It sounds as if the heavy heat and humidity is less in Costa Rica than elsewhere. Pura Vida.

[@LisaLisa-wm7vr]

I'm happy to be alive and work on being content in my life. Pura vida.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

what more can you ask....... grateful to even be here and if one just realizes what a blessing it is to be alive,, it's most definitely pura vida. You either get it or you don't. You obviously do. THANX.

[@LisaLisa-wm7vr]

The pandemic stripped so many people of their identity. Lost jobs, no schooling, no religious services, no shopping, no fitness, etc., etc. It would be better to stop identifying with outside influences and identify with things you can control.

[@mara527]

I don't understand why if people have all those feelings or problems they don't retire in the USA. Country that has everything they miss and beautiful places. There is no better place than the country we are born and for you guys that should be the USA.

[@SaltyDraws]

Michael that is Interesting but does any of it apply to throples?

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

i guess you would have to ask them..... no se lol

[@FLAKO1982]

✌🏻🤟🏻✊🏻

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

pura vida

[@johnstrika9170]

I have the biggest crush on this woman lol 😘 Has that whole Jamie Lee Curtis thing going on

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

i saw her first.......... get in line. lol. hahhahaha

[@jeannebellew9815]

I love JLC!☮❤

[@fosterbrower4116]

Yeap

[@zulei7ka]

Hey what's about your voice Mike? Sounds so diferent 😮

[@LATruckLove]

Go back to Brooklyn guys

[@riskyron1416]

I always get a laugh from all the truck drivers, plumbers and electricians coming from the US expecting to make US Union Wages. Not a chance! Costa Rica is great for retirement if you remain retired. Definitely not a place to expect to work and a business venture would most likely fail. For myself were I to wish for something it would be for a better bus and shuttle system to visit great places in Costa Rica/ Still cheaper and easier for me to vacation in other countries

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

Great point

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Who wants to move away from the US only to try to live like in the US?? Shopping, entertainment, etc.....yuck. .

[@dovygoodguy1296]

America is certainly no longer the "best" country in the world. Neither is Canada. Open mindedness is my key.

[@charlestovar399]

Be real? You just want to make $$. A typical Gabacho. Yeah sell a dream you can't deliver. Sell your packet and get $$

[@michaeloriada6177]

I wish this guy would shut up and let others speak. !!

[@brucesannino6181]

Michael's many, many subscribers actually subscribe to listen to him talk. You might give that idea some thought.

[@michaeloriada6177]

I like to hear him talk but aswell Bruce but I’d you invite a guest on your show give him/ her the courtesy of finishing their sentence. Why don’t you listen to past interviews and you’ll see !!