Cognitive immobility occurs when a person cannot remain in a desired location due to uncontrollable restrictions or conditions, whether internal or external, stemming from circumstances in their current or intended place.
Moving from their homeland to a new country may eventually trigger a stressful sense of entrapment linked to the homeland, leading individuals to revisit memories creating feelings of loss, regret, and depression.
Staying present and building connections with others can help reduce feelings of entrapment. Practicing gratitude and maintaining physical health are effective ways to counter cognitive immobility.
As we suggested in a recent paper published in Diaspora Studies, the feeling of being psychologically 'stuck' in a place may stem from relocation or significant life changes.
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