I miss my child

[Jazz34]

I'm very unhappy. I know this may sound silly to some but I miss my teenage son when he goes to stay at his grandparents house once a week. It's only one night a week but I miss him terribly. I try to find things to do to distract myself and pass away the time but I still miss his presence. It's crippling. I love him so much and I know it's daft but I just want him here. I don't sleep much whilst he is gone, I feel like I'm pining for him. I don't tell him how I feel because I don't want him to feel guilty for visiting his grandparents. Any idea how I can get over this?

Is it your parents or son's dad's parents?
If it is your parents could you go join them for dinner and then he is literally on sleeping away from you.
You should really take that night to relax and look after yourself.
What about readireading or going for a bath. Or saying a box set programme.
It may also be worth a trip to the doctors.
It could be an anxiety type illness.
I hope you get there in time

Do you feel this way when he does anything else (school, college, out with friends) or just when he stays over with grandparents?

Sounds like separation anxiety? Would it help to plan a routine for yourself so you don't feel as much at a loose end such as a nice bath, read a book, go to the cinema (if you go on your own you can always watch your choice of film!) If your stick to the same routine it might be comforting? It's good you don't make him feel bad about going. Would counselling be an option? I have heard wonderful things about cognitive behavioural therapy too and it's not as weird or scary as it sounds.