<p>So I am an international student and an only child in my sophomore year of college. My first year - I was fine about leaving home - I didn't really miss my family and didn't feel all that excited about going home for vacations. In fact sometimes I would forget to call or email because I was so busy/distracted/not thinking about home. Now it's my sophomore year - I have already lived away from home and am used to being away from my mother. But this year I just seem to be missing home and family a lot more - I call and email more often, and today I just wanted to go home so badly - I was crying in my room and all I wanted to do was see my mother again. I don't know why I am feeling this way - I am liking my classes, have great friends and am generally happy. Any advice?</p>
<p>@ mangoluverin</p>
<p>Is there something else in your life that is bothering you? Sometimes an occurrence in our life (hard classes, bad grade, relationship, bullying, etc.) can trigger anxiety and depression. I would recommend seeing a counselor on your campus if that is the case. Since you're not a domestic student, I was gonna recommend maybe spend a 3-day weekend with your mother if that will soothe your anxiety.</p>
<p>You have made an important transition, separating from your mother freshman year, enjoying all the newness, and independence. Now, you recognise you have your freedom, your own life, and new opportuinites. </p>
<p>But along with this more mature stage, you might see that your mom is your one totally devoted booster, fan, confidante, who loves you unconditionally. You might see that she is unique and irreplaceable in that role, and you now cherish her even more. </p>
<p>The outside world is chock full of excitement and activity, but can be short on kind, loving hearts. It is fine you are calling and emailing more often. Have you noticed if episodes of crying might coincide with hormones? (Birth control pills can really pump up the emotions, as can certain phases of your cycle.) </p>
<p>Take care to eat your fish (omega 3 fatty acids are great brain and mood regulators), as well as yellow, orange and green veggies. Chocolate can aid in improving mood, small "doses" of dark chocolate can be a fun medicine!! </p>
<p>Are you exercising? Those endorphins released can help put the brain on happy-mode, too. Best of luck on your sophomore year!</p>
<p>awww, you poor thing. I'm a senior in HS going to college next year, and even though my mom yells at me for the better part of a day, I know i'll miss her when i'm in college. Well...if your mom has access to internet, why not start a facebook page? Or find some other kind of communications tool. Email works fine.</p>
<p>OMG!! ME 2!!! i just cried today dude... it was awful. in biology i was doing an exam and suddenly i remembered my family having a picnic a sunday afternoon we were having so much fun ... i started to cry. all my class was like..***? I had 2g2 the bathroom and finish crying there. in the bathroom i puked and cried some more... it was horrible. i called my mom that day crying and my mom trying to calm me down... we shoulod meet someday :D cyah</p>