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1. wellcomecollection.org › stories › the-hiddenThe hidden history of homesickness | Wellcome Collection

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   Oct 8, 2020 · Susan Matt says, “During the American Civil War, homesickness is a noble condition because it signifies your love of wife or mother or children, and it signifies your rootedness. These were all seen as virtues. It was also a signal of your sensitivity. But by the 20th century and the age of corporate capitalism, it became a weakness.”

2. www.huffpost.com › entry › what-happens-mind-bodyWhat Happens To Your Mind And Body When You Feel Homesick

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   Jun 27, 2018 · But what exactly are we feeling when we experience homesickness and why do we feel it so deeply ― in a way that sometimes manifests physically? HuffPost spoke to a number of psychologists to find out.

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3. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 63304Is Homesickness a Real Illness? - Mental Floss

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   • Swiss Missing Home
   • The Homesickness Pandemic
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   In 1688 Johannes Hofer, a Swiss medical student, became the first person to pathologize the experience of missing home. As Susan Matt, a historian of emotions, recounts in Homesickness: An American History, Hofer studied the case of a man from Berne who had left home to pursue studies in Basel. The man became despondent, developed a high fever, and...

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   At first, Matt writes, nostalgia was considered a uniquely Swiss disease. According to Jean Starobinski, the first historian to critically study nostalgia, one doctor blamed the condition on changes in atmospheric pressure. The doctor theorized that when a Swiss person descended from his alpine home, his blood thinned and flowed less freely to his ...

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   Homesickness emerged during a time of mass migration, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not to be trifled with. In the early 20th century, people started to take it less seriously—though Matt notes that as late as World War II, homesickness was listed as a condition in the Surgeon General’s manual. Homesickness is no longer classified as a...

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4. www.webmd.com › mental-health › what-to-know-aboutWhat to Know About Homesickness and Mental Health - WebMD

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   Feb 25, 2024 · Homesickness is the feeling of emotional distress when you’re away from home and in a new and unfamiliar environment. It affects those who’ve moved both temporarily and permanently, such as ...

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   Aug 30, 2023 · Homesickness involves feelings of distress (emotional or physical) that can happen when a person is separated from home and their loved ones. 1 People may experience it following a temporary or permanent move, like relocating to a new area, going away to summer camp or college, or being hospitalized. 1,2,3 Some people may even feel homesick in a...

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   Jul 5, 2023 · Homesickness is a common emotional experience that can significantly impact an individual's mental well-being when transitioning to a new environment. Understanding the psychological aspects of homesickness is crucial for providing support and developing effective coping strategies.

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   A number of studies have suggested that homesickness can be associated with psychological difficulties such as loneliness, depression, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to new situations,...

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   How does homesickness affect mental health?

   • Homesickness is a common emotional experience that can significantly impact an individual's mental well-being when transitioning to a new environment. Understanding the psychological aspects of homesickness is crucial for providing support and developing effective coping strategies.

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   Why do some people experience homesickness?

   • Some people who experience homesickness may be dealing with an adjustment disorder, which is a mental health condition that arises when a person has a hard time coping with a change. 10 They will likely experience anxiety, depression, or other negative emotions within three months of a stressful event.

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   What are the symptoms of homesickness?

   • Homesickness could provoke a rash of unpleasant symptoms, including fever, trouble sleeping, heart palpitations, and emaciation. While these symptoms may seem severe, it's important to note that modern research suggests that homesickness is more likely to cause emotional distress than physical harm. Soldiers, in particular, have been known to desert due to homesickness.

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   Is homesickness a disease?

   • Homesickness is no longer classified as a disease, but is considered more of an emotional woe or adjustment problem. Recent psychological studies define it as ‘the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home.’ In small doses, homesickness is a sign of our healthy attachment to loved ones.

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   Is homesickness a real thing?

   • There’s a yearning and longing for the familiar,” he said. “Homesickness is associated with feelings of depression and anxiety and oftentimes difficulty coping with the new environment,” Warren added. “It’s associated with insomnia, problems with appetite, difficulty concentrating.

   What Happens To Your Mind And Body When You Feel Homesick

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   What is homesickness and how can it be cured?

   • Homesickness is defined as 'the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home'. In small doses, it is a sign of our healthy attachment to loved ones. However, in more chronic cases, it may be associated with depression, anxiety, and loneliness. So, the cure for homesickness involves addressing the underlying emotional issues. Recent psychological studies suggest that maintaining connections with loved ones, engaging in new experiences, and practicing self-care can help alleviate homesickness symptoms.

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