When your child grows Parents may have to face “Empty nest situation”

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Many families are familiar with the warm feeling of having children in the home. Who takes care of you from childhood until they start to grow up. Through happy times and unforgettable suffering along the way But when the child begins to grow up Each has their own life path. A home that used to have only laughter and happiness for parents and children. It turned into silence. Only emptiness remains This atmosphere may lead parents to “Empty nest syndrome” or Empty Nest Syndrome

When your child grows Parents may have to face "Empty nest situation"

3 Period of Empty Nest Syndrome

  1. Grieving period

When children separate themselves from home and live on their own. The first feeling that parents must face is Feelings of sadness and longing each day Parents may cry. Just see the corner where your child likes to sit often. The water glass that your child uses regularly Or a TV show that you have to watch together every week. This sadness can cause some parents to become withdrawn or socially distant. To adapt and cope with the changes that occur.

  1. Relief period

After the sad period has passed Elderly parents are becoming accustomed to the current situation. Parents often feel relieved and begin to feel like they have more freedom. More time to take care of yourself I did what I wanted to do. Or some people have met new communities. And realized that life in the elderly was not as bad as I had feared.

  1. Peaceful period

The final period of Empty Nest Syndrome is the calm period, a time when parents can adjust to life not being close to their children. like before and able to adapt to new daily routines Understand the possibilities of life more There was peace of mind and I felt happy, calm, and not worried or stressed about my children. It’s like a new period anymore.

To adapt or strengthen your immune system from Empty Nest Syndrome, you must first accept changes with an open mind, then adjust your way of thinking. Even though you don’t have to take care of your child like before. You can change to become a consultant. or admire your children and grandchildren When you are successful in your career and set new life goals You might start with a hobby you once enjoyed.

Something I’ve always wanted to do but haven’t done yet. It is considered an opportunity to take action to add สมัคร ufabet color to your life and add value to yourself again. But if you do it and your symptoms still don’t improve. I still feel like I have no purpose in life. Or life is not worth it, it is recommended to see a psychiatrist to receive treatment to make life happy again.

Dr. Nacharin Phiphothasanee, M.D.