I just moved across the country from my home and I have been fighting homesickness. I can't seem to step out of the thoughts of the people I am leaving behind. Anyway, I need to know if anyone has been homesick like this and if so, how did you end up dealing with it? Please help and any comments would be great.
2006-11-06 12:48:22 · 6 answers · asked by Drew 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Oh yes, I know how you feel. About 10 months ago I across the country also. I lived in a big city on the east coast and now live in a little farm town. It is so different... I talk to my friends at least once a week. Hearing from them, sending pictures, cards, and letter back and forth help emmensely. Don't let this go yet... but I would say you should get used to your new surroundings and look at the good parts. For example, people where I live are not nearly as rude as people in a big city. Get involved and do things to meet new people. Organize a happy hour at work- initiate friendships. I know that's harder said then done. When I left my home, I left my lifelong friends behind. I've had the same friends since I was in diapers (our moms were friends). The hardest thing was leaving them. Look at it this way: what if you say "the hell with this, I'm going home!" Will you regret the fact that you didn't try hard enough? That's a question only you can answer. Put yourself out there and try... It's hard but it can work out. I miss my friends and family everyday, but that's to be expected. Let yourself miss people, it's ok!! It's not ok to sit back and do nothing. It's your life, it's your chance. It will be what you make of it. Make the most of what could be an amazing experience. Good Luck... and know you are not alone.
2006-11-06 14:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sue A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you have put down some roots you'll feel more at home. Have a little get-together at your place. Invite some people you'd like to get to know better. Get names of their hair stylists, dentists, etc, so you can make appointments and get into a routine. Keep in touch with your friends from your "old" place - e-mail is great for that! They'll be happy to hear that you're doing well, and maybe you can arrange for them to come out and visit and see your new place and meet your new friends.
2006-11-06 21:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by coffeytalk.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call them. Write to those friends. CONTACT them in some way!
Also, get out and get involved in your new community. Find a local gym and keep going there, find a local church (if that floats your boat), etc. As much as you miss home, you're here now. You need to make this your new home too.
I just moved 200 miles, and it's been tough. Thankfully I've found friends in an aerobics class that's made it worth it.
2006-11-06 21:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was away from home a lot during my army career and I found that working with Orphan's homes and visiting the sick folks in hospitals helped me a lot. Try visiting nursing homes or doing volunter work in your spare time.
2006-11-06 21:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me when I was 21, and I used to write a lot to my friends, and go visit on every vacation I had, eventually the visits and the letters decrease, but they are still my best Friends
2006-11-06 20:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by gone 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
here my email address if you need a friend.. efrain78223@yahoo.com
2006-11-06 20:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋