The Psychology of your 20s 396. Homesickness
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Mar 16, 2026 A deep dive into homesickness as nostalgia, grief and a stress response. Exploration of place attachment and why certain locations feel like part of our identity. Discussion of delayed homesickness, the honeymoon phase, and personality differences in emotional intensity. Practical tips for building a sense of home and timing frameworks to decide whether to stay or move on.
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Sensitivity Intensifies Both Pain And Joy
- Highly sensitive people experience both harder lows and brighter highs during adjustment.
- An fMRI study showed stronger neural responses to negative and positive emotions in sensitive individuals.
Jemma's Honest London Homesickness Moment
- Jemma describes personal waves of panic, tears, and asking her parents for dog photos after moving to London.
- She and her boyfriend decided it's likely run-of-the-mill homesickness because they'd not been there long.
Use A Timeframe Before Deciding To Leave
- Don't assume homesickness means you made a wrong decision; give a timeline before deciding to leave.
- Jemma suggests three months to adjust, six months to feel okay, and one year to decide long-term.
