Hyderabad - 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)?
Not in particular, but folks do get a little worn out by the constant noise, pollution, and chaos. "Get out of town early and get out often". Usually, when people say "Get out of town" they mean, "Get out of India". Take advantage of your proximity to UAE or Thailand to get some beef and beaches and you will reset your soul enough to get through the next few months. - Oct 2026
Some people get depressed because this is a visa mill and there isn't as much to do in Hyderabad as there would be in a capital city. - Mar 2025
People at post either immediately extended and dreamed about curtailing. Living in India is a full sensory experience and that can feel overwhelming sometimes. I would say festival season is particularly exhausting as there are parties’ all day and all night. We lived by two large temples and a mosque and there were fireworks at 2AM and drumming to greet the sun for weeks. I loved the enthusiasm at first, but it got tiring! - Jun 2024
Dengue is seasonal. - Jan 2023
None that I am aware of. - Dec 2020
This post is extremely isolating. Many of the ELOs here currently are struggling with little support from leadership. - Jul 2020
Long commutes can wear on some. - Jan 2019
Respiratory issues; depression. - Sep 2016