Part 2 explores Intrapersonal effects. Subsequent installments will discuss positive coping responses. Intrapersonal Symptoms Moving to a foreign country makes enormous demands upon our psyche. Not only do we have to deal with the stress of leaving home, we also have to struggle to find the way to live within a country whose culture, society, and language are so different from our own. For some, this double challenge can become overwhelming and lead to a variety of psychological and emotional reactions.
Depression is a reaction to loss.
Once depression sets in, it is possible that the person will experience insomnia, fatigue, lethargy, and a need to avoid contact with others. Annoyance and Irritation. For some, not knowing what to do keeps them on the defensive and hypersensitive to others' behavior. At times, this state of irritation becomes chronic and overflows into relationships that otherwise would be quite tranquil. Confusion and Withdrawal.