How to deal with Culture Shock
Unfortunately my time in Sweden is quickly coming to an end, and one thing that concerns me is whether I will have to deal with culture shock or not. Personally, I did not suffer it when I arrived here, but luckily there are steps you can take to prevent it when you return, thanks to Wikihow:
Give yourself time to relax.
Talk to a therapist if you’re feeling depressed or distant from others.
Decorate your space with trinkets and photos.
Stay in touch with foreign friends.
Share your stories of life abroad.
Connect with your family and friends.
Pick up old hobbies.
Get outside and exercise.
Enjoy the things you missed while you were away.
Set a proper sleep schedule to combat jet lag.
Great advice!
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Wish I knew this before moving today, I remember on my second day here I cried in the middle of the supermarket because I was so overwhelmed, I laugh about it now though.
All the best, Leia
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Remember that you can always come back. :-)
Best regards, Niklas 🎈
#3 Of course! I definitely hope to in the next year or so 🙂
I've got a bit of culture shock coming back home to the UK, I keep looking the wrong way when crossing the road!!!
All the best, Leia
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#5: You’d better wait a while before you start driving then. :-)
Best regards, Niklas 🎈
#5 I was exactly the same with this haha. That and the different sounds of the traffic lights threw me off!