I did this, but instead of friends I chose family. Moved away for years for work, career, and a girlfriend. Then realized my depression worsened, and this was e

I did this, but instead of friends I chose family. Moved away for years for work, career, and a girlfriend. Then realized my depression worsened, and this was exacerbated when my girlfriend and I broke up. The catalyst for me moving back was my uncle dying and realizing I had only seen him three times since I had moved away. I moved back, and now see my parents and siblings on a weekly basis. Housing is more expensive, but I find it infinitely worth it to be able to spend time barbequeing with my dad or taking my mom to the beach every week. Needless to say, my depression became far more manageable.