How have you dealt with homesickness?

Question

I am going to be moving 2500 miles from home a week from tommorow and there are some family and friends I am going to miss very much. Is there ways to deal with being homesick?
Does it ever get better as time Goes on? I have a feeling I am going to be crying a lot of tears?

Answer 1

Found some wholesome fellowship somewhere.
Found some christian peers and joined a Bible Study.
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You have to replace the relationships you had with something, choose character building company.
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It is not easy, but you have to make the best of it.
Been there. Prayers and God's blessings on you.
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Answer 2

Homesickness is a very difficult thing and each of us deals with it differently. I think acknowledging the problem and attempting to prepare for it as you are doing is a very good thing. E-mail is a great way to remain a part of the lives of those you love. I travel a lot and it is just wonderful I can keep up with events in the family, participate in decisions, even have an argument with my husband. The next step is to get involved where you are-- bloom where you are planted, as they say. There are great people to meet and develop friendships with all over the world. There are some good ones in the place where you are going too. OF COURSE, it will be a while before they will be deep and satidfying as the ones you have here. You have invested in people;s lives and they to yours in return. That cannot be manufactured over night-- but don't close your self off to letting it happen because of your grief. And yes, it will definitely get better as time goes on, but there is nothing wrong with crying the tears. Let the tears come, but then let them stop and get on with your life. If you do not have a choice in this-- then choosing is easy. Face forward and keep moving. The day may come-- almost certainly will-- when you will be glad you moved.

Answer 3

I moved from Ga to Maine. I got Vonage with no long distance charges and talked alot. The best way to feel better is to try and make friends. Talk to as many people as possible. i didn't cry but I got a little snippy with my husband. Try to site see as much as possible and fill up your time with things to do. For me it got worse as time went by. The first few months it was kind of unreal , kinda like your on an extended vacation. Plus with the moving you stay busy. If all else fails , ask around for a good Dr. and go talk to him. Sometimes if your just too sad an antidepressant could help.

Answer 4

It does get better as time goes on, but you will cry a lot of tears. You'll also probably have your rose-coloured glasses on a lot of the time - embrace new experiences, be open to meeting new people, stay in touch with your family and friends as often as you can, and know that it doesn't have to be forever if you don't want it to be! As long as you don't see it as some kind of exile, self-imposed or not, you'll get through it with a smile.

Answer 5

I moved from Delaware to California a couple years ago. That was a long trip and I still miss DE a ton. All I can say is to find new friends and hobbies to take your mind off it. And whatever you do, don't get lost in self-pity. It sounds drastic, but that's what usually leads to suicide.

Have a great day and a safe trip! God bless.

Answer 6

I'm a Gulf War vet and I was seperated from my GF for one tour of duty. The best therapy for me was lots of tears. It helps.

Answer 7

With the internet and all...there should be no need to get homesick.

Answer 8

yea i get that a lot...its not really a sickness...but more of a longingness...i dont think it gets better. you can wright a lot of emails and letters! sorry if that didnt help much...hope you feel better... :(

Answer 9

i stopped eating it.