Family,  Health

Do Adults Get Separation Anxiety?

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Do adults get separation anxiety? The answer is yes! I am right now experiencing separation anxiety. I have my girls away for almost two weeks. The feeling is real and I have been dealing with it for two full days now. You get a feeling of being left alone and nervousness. (anxiety) I am so used to having my baby girls around me age 11 and 13 everyday. Now, I don’t know what to do with myself!

Who am I going to cater to now, besides my husband? I have a whole two weeks to myself with no kids, which I am not used to that! I still may or may not experience it with my older daughter age 19. haha. Admittingly, I cry every time she leaves back to school or when she ventures out on her own. The girls are independent and this is something I might as well get used to.

Overcoming Separation Anxiety

These Twelve strategies have helped me to overcome my fear of being separated from my kids, and maybe they can help you too.

  1. I pinch and remind myself that it is only a temporary leave. My girls will be back feeling refreshed and having an experience.
  2. I want them to be happy and I know they are… so its okay.
  3. Their bedroom door gets shut so I do not have to stare at their messy rooms and wish they were here.
  4. keep myself busy, busy, busy!
  5. I stalk their social media so I can see what they are up to. I feel better already! haha!
  6. Staying positive and visioning happy days is also key!
  7. I try to give them their space and cut down on my texts and phone calls!
  8. Being outdoors also helps me to calm my nerves when I’m feeling fearful.
  9. I stay downstairs away from their spaces (theater room) so I don’t get reminded of them!
  10. Do not count the days!
  11. A warm bubble bath with soothing music also helps me to relax
  12. Last but least, for a peaceful nights sleep, I use my Urpower Essential Oil Diffuser, which helps me to sleep calmly with a sweet ambiance of lighting. The lavender oils I use with it enhances my mood for a better nights rest. What do you guys do when you experience separation anxiety? I would love to know. Lets chat!

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