Today, we recognize homesickness through four distinct lenses:
The term "homesick" was originally coined in the 17th century by Swiss physician . He initially categorized it as a physical illness—specifically a "neurological disease of essentially demonic cause"—because the symptoms were so severe. Homesick
: Preoccupying thoughts about home and a tendency to view the new environment negatively. lack of initiative
: Apathy, lack of initiative, and social withdrawal. Why We Feel It How to Overcome Homesickness in College - CollegeXpress Homesick