Haven’t been feeling right lately and I can’t explain why

I’m not usually here to complain about myself
Or be a drama queen but things have been strange lately
I send my son to summer camp in Scotland , the house is silent and feel empty . It’s not the first time this happened but it hits different now . I feel old and very emotional.
Life has been rough ( guessing it’s the same for everyone ) lately feeling tiered of all of this … circus … starting to wonder what’s the point of all of this

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OogieBoogie · F Best Comment

I think everyone is feeling a little more strung out every year.
Life just seems a faster rollercoaster of one turn after the other each new year.

I know us adults need to look after our nutrition as we get older, not only for our physical health, but also mental health.

Livingwell · 61-69, M

Rest assured that what you are feeling is normal and not being whiny. You have been a dad for a while and now he's gone. It's what's called empty nest syndrome. All of your energy has focused on your some for many years now. Without that ritual of taking care of him, you feel lost and without purpose. The same will happen when he goes to college. What this means is you've entered into a new phase of life. You are still a parent but you can focus on you now. So you need a plan to get back to hobbies and doing what you used to do or find new things of interest.

The circus you speak of is real. Doesn't matter if your democrat ore republican. MAGA has us trapped for now. The best you can do is limit tv and the news and live your life as best as you can. Spread the love and make a point to say hi to others. Good luck brother.

Julien · 36-40, M

@Livingwell thank you 🙏

Livingwell · 61-69, M

@Julien You are most welcome. Sending prayers your way. 🙏🏻

HowtoDestroyAngels · 46-50, M

I am divorced, but I have 50/50 custody of my kids. They just went on vacation yesterday with their mom and they'll be gone for a week and a half. I don't know what I'm going to do without them around. I feel your pain my friend.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

Here in the US that's called "empty nest syndrome". When the kids leave home, the house feels empty, and things just hit you hard emotionally.

Julien · 36-40, M

@ChipmunkErnie I was home alone before . For some reason it hits different this time … maybe im just getting old

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@Julien Aging it part of, we realize how our lives are changing, the world moving on around us, and we have to begin to come to terms with the changes.