Homesickness
 

I've read a lot of threads about 'homesickness' over the years of being here.

I have not suffered it at all ...been very happy here since I arrived, with no doubts, or regrets..and although a miss a few people, we are in touch - so it's ok :)
I know I'm lucky - but it seems to me that people almost 'expect' to have homesickness - that they are virtually waiting for it to kick in :confused:

What do you think? What are peoples experiences of this state of mind?

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The thought of going back make me feel sick ....

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I've noticed that too, especially over the past few days. Quite a few posts have said 'you WILL get homesick' :confused: It is like some are sat waiting for it to kick in - maybe that's why they get it. :unsure:

Maybe it's not homesickness but discontent or even boredom with something, but is put down to homesickness because they expect to feel it. :confused:

I haven't been 'homesick' at all either. I did feel a bit down when my lad went home, but not cos I wanted to go back - just because it was strange not having him around and I miss him. But there's no way I'd go back just because I miss a few people (well OK just one :D)

Funny old world innit :D

PS: Ray, I agree

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I went back for a holiday in July, I couldn't wait to get back to Oz, I was homesick, does that count?

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I was homesick once, for about half an hour... actually, not sure it was that long. About 15 mins maybe...

I got off my arse, went and had a fabulous coffee, did a bit of recreational shopping and looked at the mountains.

Sorted.

Hasn't happened again.


Look forward not back.

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:)

This maybe be seen as controversial ... but do people think that those who expect to get homesick really have 100% commitment to coming here do you think ?

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Its a very odd thing homesickness, strangest things can spark it off. I never in a million years expected it to affect me, but it kicked in after about 2 months, hit me like a sledgehammer, and I've not got over it since.

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I think some people let it happen and others don't. I don't think it's something we have to suffer... I think it's a choice. You either have a certain mindset or you don't....

What is homesickness though?

Feeling the loss of things you know and are familiar with?

Well if that's the case, get familiar with a load of other stuff....

I don't see the point of hanging on to 'stuff' from my past... it's old and gone...

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What was it that got to you Polly ?

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My view exactly....

But when people write as though it WILL happen, I think is not very fair to those who are just starting on the journey ...another thing on the list to worry about ....

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When I first arrived in Aus, I used to have Nightmares about waking up back in England. I've never suffered from homesickness. I was amazed about the draw I felt to the UK after my last holiday, after 24 years here though.

I'm still trying to work out the reasons for that feeling. I have worked out that I'm more Aussie than Pom now. So whatever that feeling was, its probably a rosetinted pipedream. Probably something to do with the Male Menopause lol !

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They're better off going to Spain, easier to get "home"

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Well 'home' is just where my stuff is. It doesn't get any more complicated than that.

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Aye, as well as me dog and work.

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..and the kids... :D

But they're going to move out one day, so I don't include them.