Do something calming right now. It should get better with time. You can go home later if it doesn't work out. Just give it a chance. Talk to an old friend, family. Listen to music, write out your fears in a journal, go to the gym. What ever is calming.

sending good vibes that you find a sense of adventure
and personal order of things to keep a sense of reassurance while getting used to your new home! Maybe tomorrow if you're working get a tourist map of the city and go exploring?
Or create some routines for yourself that are self soothing and also about taking care of the essential every day stuff? You're doing great!

hello writin. welcome to ds.

congratulations on the brave move. in my world, my first steps into any big move get me scared, anxious and ready to hit that reset button, but i hope you're also at least a little proud of yourself for the initiative. it's a big deal.

be gentle with yourself and patient with the process. easy does it. writing your way through the stress really is a brilliant approach, as is seeking support for the stresses and surprises attached. keep us posted.

welcome aboard.

Try to be patient. It's only been the first day there. You will get used to your living arrangements, your new city. It will soon turn into excitement and not as much anxiety. I think it is way too soon to feel completely comfortable. It will take a little time.

Talk to the new roommates, have chats with them, hang out with them. get to know them. You may find they have interests similar to your own, and then you two can go out and pursue those interests, or go out and explore the city, check out new restaurants, go for walks, fix up your house, etc.

Be patient and kind to yourself. It's only been 1 day. These things take a little bit of time. But you are going to be just fine!

Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

You've taken the first step towards finding who you are, independent of usual resources, and now is the time to experience adventures, choose your path to what you dream and want for yourself!

Stop, pause, breathe, repeat as needed until you are calm, clear-headed, and ready to make a positive decision.

Looking forward to hearing how you do! Go for it!

Congratulations on the move. Like others have been saying, have patience and be gentle with yourself. This sounds like a change. All those feelings you were describing are completely normal under the circumstances. Even fish go into shock and need time to adjust when you take them from a pet store and introducing them to a new tank, and I think we can all agree our lives and our brains are way more complex than fish.

Best of luck with this transition and your new life in the city.