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I keep having fantasies of leaving the country, why do i keep having these reoccurring thoughts?

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Dr. Steven Koos answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Wanderlust: Seeking change? New culture? Dissatisfied with current situation? Need to explore ? Seeking excitement? Wanderlust.

Answered 9/15/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Anxious: For one of several possible reasons--or combination--or absolutely nothing to do with: 'grass is always greener' phenomenon / you are in a 'rut' / you feel pursued by legal / financial issues (?Warrant/?Debt) / you are stifled in your current situation (work/romance/etc.) / you just want to 'see the world' while young / prior trauma, seeking fresh start...Others. Good luck seeking insight!

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Tread gently: With this answer, as we could have many non-patriotic answers, but you may be having anxiety about something going on here, either external or internal to your life that could be making you feel the need to leave. This also could be representative of wanting to escape something in your life. If you are having difficulties in some aspect of your life, suggest counseling. Best of luck!

Answered 9/15/2013

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably OK: With the state of affairs in this country, I have the same thoughts.

Answered 10/7/2013

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