I came to college a few days ago, and it is my third year here. However, the homesickness is worse than ever, and it barely even seems tolerable. I have cried non-stop since I said goodbye, and I feel sick and sad constantly. I always hate transitioning to college, and while I eventually warm to it and make a routine - it is so hard. I mostly miss my mother, as we are best friends. While I only live an hour or so away, it's hard to see her as often as I would like and I hate leaving her only (she is divorced and I'm her only child). She wants me to be happy and live my life, but it is so hard when I just want to be home with her. I know I wouldn't be happy going back home without an education, but it is so tempting. I just miss my best friend, and I worry I'll regret spending this time away from her in the future. 

I don't know how to feel less homesick. My mother and I talk daily, and I intend to go see her in the coming days - but the time in which I'm not talking to her is so painful I can't function. I just wish that I could be a settled adult near my mom and see her daily still, but I don't want to wish my college years away. Does any one else relate to this? Or have any strategies for dealing with the depression and anxiety and non-motivation, other than getting out more or going home less? That seems to be the online consensus for homesickness after all, is to completely avoid home.