How To Settle in a New City? Tips To Cope with Relocation Depression

Are you that upset with your new city and think its unreasonable? It is something natural and in more specific terms we say “Relocation Depression“.

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“I feel very low these days, irritated. I am not able to understand what is happening to me. I was all fine before I moved to this city. I don’t feel like eating, I just lie on my bed and do nothing still I feel I am tired. I am a person who was enthusiastic, energetic. I think it is the city which is making me feel this way because I don’t remember anything other than this. But at the same time, I feel stupid that I can be that upset with a city.”

Relocating is just like starting a new life and adjust to a new environment, new rules, new friends, new routine. It is natural to feel homesickness and adapt to change. Fortunately, you are not alone in this journey as many people have experienced and survived the post-relocation depression.

WHAT IS RELOCATION DEPRESSION?

An overwhelming feeling of nostalgia and unhappiness, and a need to get back to your town is alarming at first, which is very natural to feel as you are exposed to a new change and it takes time to adjust. But if it is prolonged, effecting other aspects of your life such as professional, interpersonal relations it is time you seek help.Few alarming signs

Lack of energy
Abnormal sleep patterns
Unwillingness or fear of socializing with other people
Feeling of hopelessness
Irritability
Agitation or aggression

Usually, fear of unknown place and a loss of familiarity makes difficult for us to adapt to the new change, which if seen otherwise is an opportunity to explore and add up to the experiences. Some ways can help you overcome the relocation depression and adapt yourself.

FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THE NEW HOME

The very first step is to familiarize yourself to your new home. Decorate your home with the things you like. Your home should be the place where you can come up after your tired routine and relax. The place you wish to come back to. Make your place that interesting for yourself.

FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THE NEW CITY

The second step is to familiarize yourself with the new city after you are familiarized with your home. You can visit your neighbors, talk to them and ask them for the places you can visit in your town. Explore the places around- tourist places, tap the shopping areas nearby if you like shopping, Seek the places the city is famous for. It will help you to connect to the city.

MAKE EFFORTS TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS

Friends are the immediate social support. Creating new bonds can be challenging but you don’t get anything unless you try. You can join any social group or activity you are fond of and to meet new people who might match your interest. Go ahead and Socialize.

KEEP YOUR OLD FRIENDSHIP ALIVE

It is important to keep in touch with your old friends, as they can always be your support pillar and help you achieve your goals as they know inside out of you. Keep them, cherish them and it will be easy.

GIVE YOURSELF TIME

The most important thing is to give yourself is time. It takes time for things to happen and adapt to a change. Don’t rush, don’t be hard on yourself.Relocation depression if you think you can’t overcome by trying all of these it is okay to seek help from a professional counselor who can guide you and help you overcome a tough transition period of life, Help you settle in a new city.