People are creatures of habit, so when we move, we find ourselves totally out of our comfort zone. Whether it’s just moving to a new apartment, home, workplace, or to a different city or town, our lives are totally disrupted, and it takes time to adjust to our new surroundings. During this adjustment period, we find ourselves feeling lost and confused for many good reasons.

1. Can’t find anything – Now that you’ve got everything unpacked, you can’t remember where you put anything. You spend more time looking for what you need then actually getting anything done.
2. Simple tasks are difficult – Even the most menial task, like brushing your teeth, becomes a chore. Something you never gave a thought to before gets frustrating as you reach for the toothpaste or toothbrush and they’re not in their usual place.
3. Different layout – People don’t realize how much they rely on muscle memory until they move into new surroundings. You constantly find yourself going the wrong direction and end up running into things. It’s especially annoying when you get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and run into the wall.
4. Driving is a challenge – If you just moved to a new neighborhood or a new workplace, you find yourself lost just driving or walking around. You’re so used to just going from here to there without thinking about it and find yourself heading back to your old neighborhood or constantly in the wrong lane.
5. Can’t sleep – If you’re like me, sleeping in unfamiliar surroundings is very difficult. Your body gets used to a certain nightly routine, so when that gets disrupted, sleep can be very illusive. This only adds to your feelings of being lost.
6. Change habits – Old habits die hard and moving forces you to change just about everything. From getting dressed in the morning to putting away the dishes, everything you do has you going in circles. No wonder you feel totally lost!
7. Unfamiliar surroundings – No matter how crappy the place you used to live was, it was your crappy place. Now, everywhere you turn, nothing is familiar anymore. This can give you a real feeling of uneasiness that can be hard to shake.
8. New neighbors – Your feeling of isolation is only compounded when you realize you don’t know your neighbors anymore. It was so comforting to know that you could count on your buddy across the street to help you out in a pinch.
9. Stop and think – You can’t help feeling lost and confused when you have to stop and think about it before you do anything. This can almost put you into a state of paralysis.
10. Friends and family – Nothing makes you feel more lost than being without your friends or family close by. The loneliness of moving to a new area only intensifies your feeling of bereavement.

Just remember that feeling lost after moving is fairly common and completely understandable. As your body becomes accustomed to your new routines, you feel less disoriented each day. New muscle memories are developed and you get used to your new driving routes. Making new friends and getting to know your neighbors make it only a matter of time before you start feeling right at home.

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