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Homesick or Separation Anxiety at 21
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Hi there,
Something I've struggled with for the past year is homesickness. I'm nearly 21 and met my boyfriend nearly a year and a half ago, and since then I've pretty much moved 3 hours away to be with him (by pretty much- I mean I still travel home if not every weekend, every second weekend). When I'm away, I miss my family and the location I live in so incredibly much. I often cry when I leave and am upset until I'm back in routine at my boyfriends house, where I work 2 days a week and study fulltime at uni (I have 1 class on campus and 3 online). I have 3 small dogs at home that I grew up with that are mine that I struggle leaving as well. I can't figure out if this is homesickness or separation anxiety. When I was younger I couldn't go on school camps or sleep over at my friend's house because I refused to leave my mum. In high school, I grew out of this, but now that I'm away from home I can't help but feel like my homesickness is actually anxiety? I'm not sure what I'm hoping to gain out of this if I am honest. Any tips or guidance or anything will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Hi harrypotterntheturtle and welcome to our community
It's great you've found your way to our forums. My first thoughts are - have you been to see your doctor to find out if you do have anxiety? That might be a good place to start do you think?
There are a few posts and threads in our forums about separation anxiety, homesickness. Feel free to have a browse and to join any discussions you think may help.
Kind regards
PamelaR
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Hi,
It sounds like you have quite a bit going on at the moment and I'm sorry its a difficult time for you.
It could be worthwhile seeing a counsellor, is there one at Uni? Sometimes they have services there.
Also, do you speak with your family regularly or Skype them? That may help feel that they are a bit closer.
I hope things improve soon for you 🙂
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hey turtle
you're not alone with how you feel. I moved from NSW to QLD in 2017 for university and it was honestly an emotional rollercoaster for me. every single time I called my family I cried afterwards, whenever I went home to see them I couldnt bear to leave. It gets easier, moving away takes time to adjust. only after two years of experiencing this has it only STARTED to settle down however everyone is different. everyone takes their own time to adjust. i still miss my family and my two dogs every day (I have a pug too, assuming the one in the picture is yours :P). some tips that worked for me was calling my family once a week to keep in touch and focusing on the life ahead of me, to be excited for what the future holds after university (something your family is excited for too!).
Guppy
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