Is it normal to have trouble sleeping in a new place during travel? The first few days are brutal for me

General
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I notice the unfamiliarity of the place makes me feel a little uneasy but also excited at the same time. I’m excited to be in a new place but not knowing where I am exactly makes my anxiety go up. I need to figure out where food, water, and other amenities are.

Makes me realize how much I was on autopilot at home because I knew where everything was without even thinking about it. I do eventually settle down and get familiar after a few days but the initial arrival I’m anxiety driven. Does anyone else feel this when they travel?

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This is called “first night effect” and it’s basically exactly as you describe.

3

I’m going through the same thing right now. It goes away after a few days, but by then my sleep schedule is probably ruined.

4

Yes 100%. I get severe anxiety when sleeping in a new place and am frequently disoriented when I wake up.

5

I experience this too and know a few others that do as well