Whenever im in a new environment and someone i know is not around i feel the need to leave the whole situation or the strong urge to start crying. Im terribly unable to adapt to new environments and whenever put in one, i react terrible, it takes out all the energy in me. I recently started out in a new school and I reacted to it so bad, i ended up not going after the first day. Whenever people are harsh with me it affects me for days and the feelings causes me stomach pains. I find it terribly hard to accept new things and whenever i need to prepare myself to go into a new environment, i find myslef crying a lot and unable to stop thinking about it. I also begin to miss my home and basically get home sick. I had seperation anxiety with my parents when i was younger, but it has been 7 years and I suddenly feel it all come back after the first day of school. I don’t even understand whats wrong with me.
Hi @jan1
I understand how you feel because I also struggle with adapting.
I’m so used to a sense of familiarity, and whenever it’s not there, I tend to cry a lot and hide myself (e.g., skipping school when I was younger).
However, I think what really helps is giving myself time. I find that after a while, it gets a bit easier as I adjust to this “new life.” Making new friends in school also helps a bit! Have you tried making new friends?
Also, are you currently studying abroad, outside your hometown?
Im studying in the same country, but its a lot further compared to my previous school which makes me really nervouse as i dislike being so far away from my house and my parents.
Hihi i feel u, im like that too. When my office got renovations i was a nervous wreck too.
Have u heard abt being Highly sensitive? Hsp, there are some resources for how to cope out there. I def dun adapt fast too
Um do u miss home coz u staying at hostel?
Nope i still come back home at night and im not stating in a hostel, its just really far from my house. Also its comforting to see that i am not the only one that feels this way🙏
@jan1 I see. Then its good u can still go home after. Do u know abt Hsp Highly sensitive? Try to google it