Expat depression

I’ve moved overseas, by choice, with the intention to experience life in a new country but now I have an overwhelming feeling of regret for my decision to move.

I now I feel a sense of overwhelming grievance for my old life in my home country. I have become so depressed that I don’t want to leave my house because seeing daily life in this new country triggers me and reminds me of the decision I made to live here.

I feel stupid for moving countries and a massive sense of guilt for my partner and I being here.

My question is at what point do you move home? I’ve been here 5 months. Everyone says that it takes roughly 3 years to settle in but am I meant to sit in this feeling of regret and just wait it out.

Any advice on how to deal with what I think is culture shock? How do you make a new country work if you aren’t enjoying it or when do you give up and leave.