To be so distraught

[Purplesky2]

Ds1 (9) has been at camp since Monday. I feel bereft and tearful. This is not a normal reaction I'm sure but it is happening. I am counting down the time until he returns. I'm worried that if this is my reaction what will I be like when leaves home.

Well, that won't be for another 30 years of house prices keep rising!

Is anything else causing you to be particularly emotional?

Honestly, by the time he reaches 18 you'll be packing his bags for him. only half joking

I don't think anything else is making me feel like this. I'm just a nutcase this week. I go to work tomorrow - that will help.

Address this anxiety now - yes, work (and any distraction) will help but don't let this anxiety overwhelm you or get to the point where he is aware how you feel when he is away.
You've recognised that the strength of your feeling is not really good for you, he is getting older and therefor more independent/will likely go on other away trips etc - if you can find a way to be happy for his new experiences and increased horizons while also enjoying a bit of child-free freedom , that would be good for both of you.

I hope you have a very happy reunion when he's back

It's normal my youngest is on her third week away and my oldest just got back yesterday.

I missed them and got a bit weepy. Did enjoy the peace tho.

Book something in for some you time. Cinema, massage, out to dinner. Something that maybe you don't normally get to do. Or even have a night out!