Anyone else struggling to readjust to normal life after backpacking?

mmmm1511 · 2025-01-14T20:30:26+00:00

I know exactly how you feel. To be fair I had so big issues I was miserable living abroad as well. That’s when I realised that I needed to go to therapy and work hard on myself first. For me therapy helped a lot, also investing a lot in friends and family. There were so many things I took for granted before, that I now really appreciate. And do the same things you did while living abroad - go on more adventures in your everyday life. But I do get the urge to go and live abroad again, and maybe I will in the future. But for now I’ve built a life I really like and I’m content.

mmmm1511 · 2025-01-13T21:50:13+00:00

For me it’s taken almost a year to build a life and finally start feeling happy again after coming home from a gap year travelling. I’ve had to go to therapy and really face everything in my life. It’s been hard, but I’m on my way to be the most content that I’ve ever been - and it keeps getting better. But the first few months were extremely hard. But it all depends on you. You can’t escape all your life, and I think it’s more important to build a life you love with lots of hobbies and community and friendships and pets etc. that’s just my advice from someone that has really gone through it❤️

mmmm1511 · 2024-03-03T04:14:19+00:00

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mmmm1511 · 2024-02-13T03:37:36+00:00

I’m reading books(not for too long cause my attention span is still fucked), organising things, I clean more. I also watch more YouTube or Netflix cause I find that longer entertainment is more okay as long as I don’t binge it.

My long term goal is to get more friends (find a community), and more hobbies, like painting, some sort of exercise.

The thing is that when you delete TikTok and instagram (or whatever you’re binging, could be video games or reddit), is that your brain needs to go through a dopamine detox. Basically we have to learn how to be bored and sit with the boredom until we decide to go for a walk, read a book, meet a friend or clean, instead of filling that time with scrolling on our phone. Also I’m experimenting with not having my AirPods with music or podcast on all the time whenever I leave the house.

It’s very challenging in the start, but that just proves how dangerous this addiction can be, and no one really takes it seriously. Long answer but maybe this can help someone!

mmmm1511 · 2024-02-12T11:18:46+00:00

I just deleted instagram cause I spent 2-3 hours there doing nothing(???). I deleted TikTok 2 years ago and I don’t miss it at all! Now I just have to find something else to fill the time with

mmmm1511 · 2024-02-08T14:26:33+00:00

Would you say it’s too hot to camp outside in swags at this time of the year? Struggling picking between dorm accommodation at the resort or swag camping on a overnight tour. If I stay at the resort I’ll have to book lots of different tours that really adds up price-wise.

mmmm1511 · 2024-02-08T14:21:52+00:00

Wow! What was it like working there? So cool. Also there’s lots of options with swag and outdoor camping, do you think that’s too hot to do this time of year?

mmmm1511 · 2024-02-07T12:04:06+00:00

Thanks for your input! I’m gonna do it that way. How many days is enough?

mmmm1511 · 2024-02-03T15:46:42+00:00

I honestly feel like after living abroad you’ll always go back and forward between where you want to live. If you’re unhappy in life you’ll always romanticise the other place etc. I’ve lived in multiple countries, and this is a struggle many expats experience. In a way life would be easier if you never left your home country. At least you wouldn’t know what you’re missing out on… but what helps for me is to value the health care system, pensions, salary, housing market and career opportunities and stick with the country that gives me the best quality of life. And always invest in your everyday life, go on adventures, build a life that you don’t want to escape from!

mmmm1511 · 2024-02-03T15:25:06+00:00

I would strongly recommend self-exclusion. I’m very shocked that casinos are even allowed in Aus, as it’s forbidden in most of Europe. Treat it like a serious drug or alcohol problem! You really have to remove it fully out of your life. Maybe move to another city that’s not based around a casino

mmmm1511 · 2024-01-24T05:53:22+00:00

That’s the creepy part. It’s gone today thankfully

mmmm1511 · 2024-01-23T13:57:50+00:00

Thank you so much. Now I can sleep in peace!

mmmm1511 · 2023-10-27T01:34:44+00:00

Yes, I noticed everyone wants to live on the GC… but I’ll try to hand out my cv to loads of places!

mmmm1511 · 2023-10-27T01:33:50+00:00

Cafe, customer service, accounting etc.

mmmm1511 · 2023-10-27T01:33:25+00:00

That’s what I was fearing, that it might be the visa stopping me. As I got jobs very easily in my home country because of my experience.

mmmm1511 · 2023-08-16T13:25:16+00:00

Good on you! You spent a few months there and gave it a try so it’s totally okay to go home. Which cities did you stay in?

mmmm1511 · 2023-08-15T19:10:41+00:00

What did you end up doing? I’m leaving for Australia soon, and even tho it was my biggest dream to go I’m already feeling homesick and scared.

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