Homesickness & Anxiety/Depression

[Itmewithanxiety]

Hi everyone! I’m new here. I have anxiety, obsessive disorder (OCD without the compulsion component), and fibromyalgia. I’ve lived across the country from my mom for 8 years now and still struggle with homesickness. When my anxiety is high, it just gets worse. Does anyone else struggle with this? Sometimes I wonder if I’m not actually homesick, but if when I feel anxious/depressed, my mind convinces me I’m homesick because I turn to my mom for help. It’s hard being 27 years old and constantly feeling homesick like I’m a kid again..

[ClassicalBlueKitty]

Itmewithanxiety, I often find myself in a similar position at times. I miss the place I still consider my "home", even with things going well here. It can be really hard for me when I get homesick. Instead of turning back to family or reminiscing what life could have been like if things were better there, I focus on the beauty and the individual things I love there. One way I do this is by doodling the landscape, I'm a terrible artist, but love getting to think about the mountains and stream and trees. But I feel it makes it easier for me to live here and enjoy my life and some beautiful memories from "home".

[Itmewithanxiety in reply to ClassicalBlueKitty]

This is a great idea. I really appreciate your reply. I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling homesick 🙂

[Hidden]

Yes, I can relate. I was born/raised in NH and lived there 50 years. Then in 2014 I made a stupid decision to move to TX and then to NC and I've been homesick ever since. My husband likes it here in NC and will not ever move back to NH. He said I can go if I want to but he's not moving. I feel like I'm slowing dying every day.

[Itmewithanxiety in reply to Hidden]

I am so sorry to hear you aren’t happy where you’re at. Thank you for your reply. I also am staying where I am because of my partner. It is difficult to stay somewhere when you are so homesick, but I am so grateful to have him in my life and for us to be building a life together here even if I miss home. I hope you find some comfort where you currently reside, as I try to do the same. Please know you are not alone in how you feel, I totally understand!

[Itmewithanxiety]

Thank you so much ☺️