Give yourself some time to adjust Culture shock can sabotage your trip if you are unprepared. It can have lasting effects if you do not take care of yourself. The emotional effects of facing new values, habits, lifestyles, and especially a different language can leave you impatient, bewildered, and depressed. You may experience confusing emotional highs and lows during this period. Remind yourself that these will soon pass once you are well rested and eating normally.
Time is the best cure.
If symptoms persist, however, consider it a possible medical problem and seek assistance from a counselor or physician. A moderate amount of anxiety and stress is a natural part of everyday life and is usually an indication that your body is responding to the problems it must overcome. Jet lag, a new language, exotic foods, registration, beginning classes, and even changes in the weather can take their toll. Recognize that you are tense, slow down and try to relax. Prolonged periods of stress can be quite harmful and hinder your adjustment.