Need help now?
If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call 112 or 999 now. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123 (Ireland and the UK), any time, day or night.
Why does moving affect how I feel?
A move changes almost everything at once: your routine, your language, your friends, even the food in the shop. Losing familiar things can feel like grief, even when the move was your choice. Many people feel excited at first, then flat or lonely a few weeks or months in. That dip is normal.
What are the common signs?
- Feeling tired, flat or tearful more often than usual
- Sleeping much more or much less
- Pulling away from people or avoiding going out
- Feeling on edge, irritable or homesick most days
- Losing interest in things you usually enjoy
What can help day to day?
- Build a small routine. Regular sleep, meals and a short walk give each day some shape.
- Find one connection. A class, a club, a language exchange or a local sports group. One familiar face goes a long way.
- Stay in touch with home, but not only home. Calls with family help, but local connections help you settle.
- Go easy on alcohol. It can make low moods worse.
- Be patient with yourself. Settling in usually takes months, not weeks.
Support through your employer
If your employer provides ViscaCare Enterprise, you already have two kinds of support in one place:
- Employee Assistance support — confidential help for whatever is weighing on you, including how you're settling in. Your EAP details are in the app.
- Online Doctor appointments — bookable in the app from 8am–10pm, 7 days a week, by phone or video. If English isn't your first language, Mia can translate what you tell her and add a summary for the Doctor.
- Check the Enterprise tab in your app to see what your employer has arranged for you.
When should I speak to a Doctor?
If you've felt low most days for two weeks or more, or it's affecting your sleep, work or relationships, speak to a Doctor. You can book an Online Doctor appointment through ViscaCare from 8am–10pm, 7 days a week. The Doctor can talk it through with you and point you to local support.
Where can I get support?
- Ireland: Samaritans 116 123 · Pieta 1800 247 247 · Text HELLO to 50808
- UK: Samaritans 116 123 · Text SHOUT to 85258 · NHS 111 (England)
- Elsewhere in Europe: 112 in an emergency. Our country pages list local emergency numbers.
More guides: ViscaCare Guides
Common questions
Why does moving affect how I feel?
A move changes almost everything at once: your routine, your language, your friends, even the food in the shop. Losing familiar things can feel like grief, even when the move was your choice. Many people feel excited at first, then flat or lonely a few weeks or months in. That dip is normal.
What are the common signs?
Feeling tired, flat or tearful more often than usual Sleeping much more or much less Pulling away from people or avoiding going out Feeling on edge, irritable or homesick most days Losing interest in things you usually enjoy
What can help day to day?
Build a small routine. Regular sleep, meals and a short walk give each day some shape. Find one connection. A class, a club, a language exchange or a local sports group. One familiar face goes a long way. Stay in touch with home, but not only home. Calls with family help, but local connections help you settle. Go easy on alcohol. It can make low moods worse. Be patient with yourself. Settling in usually takes months, not weeks.
When should I speak to a Doctor?
If you've felt low most days for two weeks or more, or it's affecting your sleep, work or relationships, speak to a Doctor. You can book an Online Doctor appointment through ViscaCare from 8am–10pm, 7 days a week. The Doctor can talk it through with you and point you to local support.
Where can I get support?
Ireland: Samaritans 116 123 · Pieta 1800 247 247 · Text HELLO to 50808 UK: Samaritans 116 123 · Text SHOUT to 85258 · NHS 111 (England) Elsewhere in Europe: 112 in an emergency. Our country pages list local emergency numbers.
Where these figures come from
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Speak to a Doctor
Book a phone or video Online Doctor appointment from 8am–10pm, 7 days a week. Mia can translate what you tell her into English and add a summary for the Doctor.