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Many people suffering from empty nest syndrome feel that they are in a sad a depressed state. It is common to feel longing for your children who have grown and moved on, or feel a sudden awareness of growing older yourself. Sometimes, those suffering from empty nest feel guilty for missing their children, or wanting to keep them close. But it is important to search for comoforting tools that can help can help you cope with thise new stage in life.

Sometimes, talking to a therapist or psychologist can help with some of the symptoms you may experience with your case of empty nest syndrome, like depression. For a list of where to look for help, follow this link: APA Health Center: Places to Look for Help.

Surviving Empty Nest Syndrome is difficult, but countless men and women have overcome their initial feelings of grief, loss and/or depression and moved on to be happy. After a child moves away from home, it can help to find something new to focus on that you love and or passionate about. Find a new hobby, participate in community activities, or learn to do something you’ve always wanted to.

Because empty nest most often occurs when you are going through other life-changing events as well, including menopause or retirement, it is important to find out if your empty nest has physical manifestations as well. To survive your emotional rollercoaster ride, check out these support aids, reccomdended by other survivors.

• Barbara & Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion & Your Next Great Adventure
• Full Hearts and Empty Nests
• Empty Nest, The: 31 Parents Tell the Truth About Relationships, Love, and Freedom After the Kids Fly the Coop
• When You're Facing the Empty Nest: Avoiding Midlife Meltdown When Your Child Leaves Home

You don't have to cope with empty nest alone. Read more to find out where to find support for your empty nest syndrome.

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