{"id":12815,"date":"2026-07-23T04:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiara.com\/?p=12815"},"modified":"2026-07-23T04:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:09:15","slug":"what-is-ulysses-syndrome-and-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiara.com\/en\/que-es-sindrome-de-ulises-como-afronta\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Ulysses Syndrome, and How Can We Deal With It? The Invisible Strength of Those Who Bridge Two Worlds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Migrating is an act of immense courage, a journey undertaken with an eye toward the progress and well-being of our loved ones. That journey, filled with hope, is often also a solitary one\u2014a constant effort to sustain two lives at the same time. Have you ever felt an invisible exhaustion, a constant pressure weighing on your soul and body, even though at first glance everything seems to be going well? You might be suffering from Ulysses Syndrome. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Curiara, we understand that every migrant\u2019s story is unique, even though many share the same driving force: the unwavering desire to provide for those we love. Sometimes, that drive can push us to our limits. Imagine you\u2019re Odysseus, the Greek hero. Your journey is full of obstacles, monsters, and longing for what you left behind. For you, that odyssey isn\u2019t a myth\u2014it\u2019s your everyday reality. Psychiatrist Joseba Achotegui, a professor at the University of Barcelona, gave a name to what you\u2019re feeling: the Chronic Multiple Stress Immigrant Syndrome, or Ulysses Syndrome.<\/strong> In this article, we aim to help you understand this and offer ways to keep moving forward with resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ulysses Syndrome: Naming the Silent Struggle of Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ulysses Syndrome is not a disease, but rather the natural and courageous response of a resilient spirit <\/strong>in the face of extreme losses and the challenges posed by life far from home. We\u2019re not talking about a medical diagnosis that labels you, but rather a way to describe that accumulation of feelings that arise when migration demands more from you than you thought you could give. It is your mind and body\u2019s response to \u00abextreme migratory grief\u00bb\u2014a series of losses that, though invisible, cause pain and weigh heavily on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achotegui describes Seven matches:<\/strong> because of family, language, homeland, culture, the loss of social status, and contact with our own people, and because of the risks involved in the migratory journey, which sometimes takes place under extreme circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grief does not occur in isolation; rather, it intertwines with other forms of grief, creating a web of stress that can undermine even the strongest resilience. It is essential to recognize that experiencing grief is not a sign of weakness, but rather a human response to extraordinary circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the Road Gets Tough: Why Does Ulysses Syndrome Occur?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Not all migrants experience Ulysses Syndrome,<\/strong> There are moments or circumstances that can make the emotional journey much more difficult. These are the factors that heighten vulnerability, causing that invisible exhaustion to run even deeper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n