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

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.

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.

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.

With your specific concern about how an empty house feels different than before -
Earlier in life when we had the house to ourselves, it was an opportunity to FINALLY have some freedom to do things we needed or things we shouldn't be doing. Privacy.
But at some point when we have "done everything", it just seems, empty.

It's we*rd but yeah at some point in life, it is like our outlook shifts.

It goes by different names, maybe "mid life crisis". And yeah, it is very real.

We do wonder "Why are we here? What is the point?" We feel like we should be further in life. We start to re-evaluate things, etc.

Of course another thing lately, the absolute conneries in the media does not help.

It's okay... you're just so used to being "Dad" that you don't know what to do with yourself now this is gone since your son is at camp.

Now, you need to find something to fill in this empty time you have created yourself. Do you have any hobbies or something you've been meaning to do, but never had time for??? Keeping busy will help this time pass faster for you.

If much of your life involves caring for your son,
perhaps it might be time to start thinking about what you'd like to do when he's an adult and leaves to build his future.

It's okay to be emotional, even if sometimes painful. Emotions are a guide that something may need to change.
Do you need more friends or companionship?
Do you need to be more engaged in projects with others?
Would it help to have a pet?

Does you home feel comforting and welcoming?
What could you do to make it more convenient, efficient, comfortable, or beautiful - what could give you moments of repeated joy?

What do you think is most important about life, or in life?
What skills or talents do you have that could contribute to that aspect of life?
What could you learn or develop to prepare you for that role?

Or,
do you have any hobbies that could turn professional without sacirificing the enjoyment of them?

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.

Sorry to.hear

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