Archive · 26 Dec 2025
NRI Returns to India After 10 Years
An NRI who lived in the US for 10 years returned to India and shared his experiences on social media.
He felt that the Indian healthcare system 'cured' him, both physically and emotionally.
In the US, he was diagnosed with a serious mental health condition, but in India, doctors said he had a different, less severe condition.
He praised the Indian healthcare system for being caring and affordable.
Many people on social media agreed with him, sharing their own positive experiences with healthcare in India.
Some also mentioned how expensive and stressful healthcare can be in the US.
This discussion highlighted the differences in healthcare systems between the two countries.
An NRI returned to India after 10 years in the US and praised the Indian healthcare system for 'curing' him.
The NRI was initially diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in the US but was later diagnosed with a mood disorder and occasional anxiety in India.
The NRI criticized the US healthcare system for being profit-driven and treating patients as 'money-making machines'.
Many social media users agreed with the NRI's experiences and shared their own positive experiences with healthcare in India.
The discussion highlighted the differences in healthcare systems and costs between India and the US.
- Who
- A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and other NRIs
- What
- NRI's return to India after 10 years and criticism of the US healthcare system
- When
- After 10 years in the US, with a return last year
- Where
- United States and India
- Why
- To highlight the differences in healthcare systems and personal experiences
- NRI
- Non-Resident Indian
- NRI's Stay Duration
- 10 years
- NRI's Location
- United States
- NRI's Profession
- Staff Data Scientist
- Initial Diagnosis in US
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Second Opinion in India
- Mood Disorder and Occasional Anxiety
- Healthcare Cost in US
- $14,000 out of pocket on top of monthly premiums
- Health Insurance Premium in US
- $1,600/month with a $15,000 deductible