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Homesick is hitting me hard

Ianna — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:39:31 GMT

Hello everyone I’m new to Australia, an international student of a uni here. I am literally experiencing homesick…well a bit severe I guess especially at night. A bit about me, I’m living on campus in a studio apartment, everyday I feel so well outside walking anywhere but once I wake up in the morning or ready to sleep, I feel so lonely and anxious for nothing, the emotion just popped out I have no idea how can I deal with this issue. I have joined hall events, chatted with parents but still it can’t alleviate my problem, sigh… anyone can offer some help or tips for me please:(

Homesick is hitting me hard

Summer Rose — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:03:58 GMT

Hi Ianna

Welcome to Australia and the bb forum.

I can remember leaving my family home to go to university and then leaving my home country a few years later to start a new life here in Australia. Both experiences were bitter sweet—a mixture of excitement about the future and sadness about who and what I’d left behind—and I too experienced home sickness.

Given the big change you have just embraced, I think homesickness is to be expected—at least to some degree.

I found it really helped to keep busy because there was less time to think. Once your classes start and you start meeting new people this should help.

It also helps to get plenty of exercise during the day so you are tired at night.

Try to focus on what you have, for example a wonderful life opportunity, a new city to explore or just a sunny day, and practice gratefulness.

Another thing that helped me was to always have a visit planned. Even if it was months or even a year away it, the idea of it gave me something to look forward to.

I know it’s hard but reaching out here was a great idea. Our community will support you and do what we can to help you through. You are not alone.

Kind thoughts to you

Homesick is hitting me hard

HappyHelper88 — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 21:48:08 GMT

Hello there sorry to here your going through a hard time, do you use FaceTime and zoom? I know it’s not the same but I lived away from home for 2 years was very hard but these things helped a little

It’s hard especially with Covid can make things a lot harder to make friends i Believe a lot of people are reluctant to leave the house or even see people about from work/uni as they don’t want to risk it and this can make things a lot harder

help/tips? I think the best way to feel better is to talk to someone, talking to your parents is great but someone external like a close friend or even a counseller just some extra support can be really help

i hope this helps