I arrived at Melbourne on 20/6/2003 5:00 am
Jun 21st 2003, 5:03 pm
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I arrived at Melbourne on 20/6/2003 5:00 am
I arrived at Melbourne on 20/6/2003 5:00 am. I was very excited and happy.
But i cannot sleep well and it's boring and alone.
But i cannot sleep well and it's boring and alone.
Jun 21st 2003, 7:41 pm
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Re: I arrived at Melbourne on 20/6/2003 5:00 am
Originally posted by nickielora
I arrived at Melbourne on 20/6/2003 5:00 am. I was very excited and happy.
But i cannot sleep well and it's boring and alone.
I arrived at Melbourne on 20/6/2003 5:00 am. I was very excited and happy.
But i cannot sleep well and it's boring and alone.
Jun 22nd 2003, 2:26 am
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where are you staying and what are you finding boring?
are you employed yet, what are your intrests.
as for the sleep try and adjust yourself gradually hour or so each night.
bear in mind if you came from uk you have come from longest day to shortest day its quite awkward for the bodys time clock in some people.
stick with it for a while yet.
im a bit confused as to what you really expected when you arrived//
shaun
are you employed yet, what are your intrests.
as for the sleep try and adjust yourself gradually hour or so each night.
bear in mind if you came from uk you have come from longest day to shortest day its quite awkward for the bodys time clock in some people.
stick with it for a while yet.
im a bit confused as to what you really expected when you arrived//
shaun
Jun 22nd 2003, 7:13 am
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Melbourne is buzzing at the moment, how can you be bored? 
Jun 24th 2003, 2:24 am
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Been there, done that before. More than once.
Expect this - Jetlag and move shock leaves you flat and miserable. All that anticipation means running on adrenalin for months then suddenly - nothing! Hormones plummet, jetlag means they can't resettle for a bit. Think something like PMS with the flu at the same time. And you expected to be elated, keen to get settled in, whatever.
Try to realise this problem is hormonal/physical and that your emotional responses are not to be trusted at this stage. So just experience the emotions, do what you need to hold it together (phone friends in UK, watch TV, eat etc!) and realise this will pass. Your real arrival in Oz is after this stage when you wake up from what seems like some surreal dream/nightmare.
Two ways around: (1) go out a lot, get fresh air, sightsee things you like to cheer up or (2) stay inside, nest for a week, eat delivery food, phone friends in Britain and watch tv until you feel more composed. Both have worked for me at different times and either way the feeling passes.
You'll feel much better soon and I bet if you take a holiday to Britain in a few months you'll think how much nicer Oz looks and feel homesick for Oz!
Expect this - Jetlag and move shock leaves you flat and miserable. All that anticipation means running on adrenalin for months then suddenly - nothing! Hormones plummet, jetlag means they can't resettle for a bit. Think something like PMS with the flu at the same time. And you expected to be elated, keen to get settled in, whatever.
Try to realise this problem is hormonal/physical and that your emotional responses are not to be trusted at this stage. So just experience the emotions, do what you need to hold it together (phone friends in UK, watch TV, eat etc!) and realise this will pass. Your real arrival in Oz is after this stage when you wake up from what seems like some surreal dream/nightmare.
Two ways around: (1) go out a lot, get fresh air, sightsee things you like to cheer up or (2) stay inside, nest for a week, eat delivery food, phone friends in Britain and watch tv until you feel more composed. Both have worked for me at different times and either way the feeling passes.
You'll feel much better soon and I bet if you take a holiday to Britain in a few months you'll think how much nicer Oz looks and feel homesick for Oz!
Jun 24th 2003, 2:30 am
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PS I cried a lot in the first weeks after each migration too. It helps. All that pent up adrenalin is best released by tears. Think of overwrought athletes sobbing after winning a race. Get it all out of your system now to clear your head to start your exciting new life.
Confused some people though - asked "Aren't you happy to be here?" At the time could only answer "I don't know" which sure made me feel silly after all the work to get there!
Confused some people though - asked "Aren't you happy to be here?" At the time could only answer "I don't know" which sure made me feel silly after all the work to get there!
