Homesick :(

CMUgradgirl · 08-28-2004, 08:16 PM

Hi ... i am sorta new to soulcysters and the depression board. I have had depression and anxiety issues since childhood, but thanks to paxil, i have had quite a bit of relief from all of it for almost 9 months now. A week ago, I have moved 11 hours away from my family and everyone I know to go to graduate school. I worked SO hard to get into a grad program - the school is paying for my education and I couldn't be happier about it. The bad thing is that I'm so homesick right now, and i can feel my depression and anxiety issues starting to bubble up to the surface. I'm trying to keep busy and keep my mind off of things, but it's not helping much. I do okay during the day, but at night, when it's time to go to bed, I get really anxious and sad and wish that I was back at home in my own bed. Then, I can't sleep without taking benadryl or something to just knock me out. Classes start on Monday and I'm hoping that I will be able to make some friends to do things with, but I am really shy around new people. So, i guess i just need some sugestions on something to help ease the homesickness. Thank you all for listening.

Candace

bluedragonfly2000 · 08-29-2004, 04:17 AM

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling homesick, hopefully soon you will meet some new people and get use to your new surrounds. Good luck and take care,
Mel

hopeless · 08-29-2004, 04:31 AM

I moved 20 minutes away from my family and still felt homesick!

It took a while for me to get used to the new place. Decorating helped a lot, even just putting up some pictures. I was able to visit my family, but their home didn't feel like my home anymore.

I know a new city can be scary too. It'll take some time, but maybe exploring a bit would be helpful. And when school starts up again, perhaps join a club, or find a recreational class to take.

I'm kinda going through that.....I need some friends, but I'm not good at making them. (see the thread in Rant, if you feel this way too!)