Loneliness and reverse culture shock?

Question

Hi.
I just moved back to the US from Southeast Asia after 3 years.
Everybody there lived in very close proximity and you had friends and neighbors floating around 24/7.
Now that I'm back, I feel lonely a bit lonely (everything is so QUIET here) and overwhelmed when I wander through Super Target and flip throught the TV.
Is there anyone with a similar experience?
Somebody told me there was a book about this, but I can't find it on Google, does anyone know?
Thank you :)

Answer 1

Reverse culture shock is worse than culture shock, but if you lived though the first, living through the second just requires the same mentality. What makes it harder is that you are not open minded to the "different" culture because you are constantly telling yourself that it is your culture. But to a certain extent it never will be again. But take a deep breath and rather tell yourself that you have lived here before and that you can do it again.

I am surprised you didn't find anything on Google, try Barnes and Noble. There is a lot of literature on the topic out there. But just take things in strides and readjust little by little, trust me I should know.

Answer 2

ntosa is right, just give yourself time to adjust and dont be too hard on yourself. Other people may not understand you, so if needed you can try to make friends in the US from the same country you were living in- sort of like an extended family. Also, talking to a counselor may help if you dont improve after awhile. I would also like to add that once you can overcome this reverse culture shock, and learn to appreciate your country in its own way, THEN you will be a true citizen of the world. Good luck!

Answer 3

your just adjusting. I dont see what the problem is.