How long does it take to "transition" back to civilian world?

I've been out for two years and I feel the same way. I don't feel I fit in any where. It may sound cheesy but that's why I spend so much time on RallyPoint, this seems to be the only place I feel comfortable and that I "fit in".

SFC Christopher Taggart I am with you, I am going on two years RETIRED and it is a struggle every day, its going to take some time. It all depends on your situation to be honest.

It's tough to find the right culture/environment that embodies both worlds. Sites like RP help provide connections with ppl who understand your frustration! Reach out to local Veterans/Mil groups for actual physical connections with like minded ppl....the comradory will help.

Personally i don't think i'll ever fully "transition", more like co-existing. It's been 13 years now. Sites like this do help, to be able to interact with people with pretty much the same mindset.

I only served four years, but was forever changed by what I experienced. I separated in June, 1972, and felt like I had nothing in common with civilians. What helped me was being extremely busy. I worked on the Space Shuttle program for 33 years which was also very intense. From the last Space Shuttle flight in July of 2011, it took me two years to stop feeling out of sorts. It will take time, but eventually you will start re-connecting with the civilian world.

you can't if you were in for more than 22years

This is a brilliant question. I have not been in your shoes; however, I do understand the loss of identity as part of the change cycle.
When you are transitioning out of military, you are in what is known as a "liminal" stage - it's an in-between phase where you are no longer what you were, but you are also not yet what you are becoming (think catepillar in a coccoon becoming a butterfly). It is typically a very disorienting time.
I have been intending to write a blog post about this and will do so as soon as I have some spare time.
In the meantime, know that what you are feeling is completely normal!

Welcome to limbo. Get comfortable. I've been here for 23 years.

Like most of the folks on here, I'm still working through the transition bit after a combined 22+ years on active duty and reserve duty. I had a 7 year break in service that drove me crazy.....just didn't fit in anywhere. Went back into the reserves in 2004, deployed to Iraq in 05-06, and finished up in April 2014. I still stay in touch with the guys from my unit and miss the Army culture. I work with several veterans, and they get "where I'm coming from," and I understand them as well. As my Navy MCPO grandfather use to say about civilians "these people don't speak my language." I now know what he meant by that......

It never ends.