Mothers, Experiencing Empty-nest Depression? - 5 Ways To Let Go And Live A Joyful Life!

Empty-nest depression can become a mum's houseguest when her children have left home

. It is natural to experience sadness and to miss your children,as you may have devoted most of your life to looking after them.

Here are some easy ways to begin to navigate your way through your depression and rebuild a new life for yourself:

1. Realize what a big CHANGE you are going through! Do not try to resist it by putting on a brave face. Accept that you will feel sad and allow yourself to cry.

You are mourning a real loss in your life. Having said this, one way forward if you are feeling overwhelmed by sadness, is to set your alarm clock for 10 minutes, and let yourself cry until the alarm goes off. Then get up and do something else that is fun!

2. Change your perception. Understand that you may be viewing your life as completely empty right now, but that is not necessarily the case. In order to heal your depression, look around you and find what you do have, rather than focussing on what is gone.

Remind yourself that you have your friends, your animals, your partner, your neighbours. If you do feel completely alone, go out and meet some new people, take up a hobby or join a class or a gym to learn somethin new and occupy your mind.

3. This is a new beginning for you. Focus on your freedom. You now have time to pamper yourself and get out and about, like you may not have had before. There are many meaningful things to enjoy.

What have you always wanted to do but put aside? Go for it! Your child would not want you to be wasting your time pining for them. They are out getting on with their lives and would want you to do the same.

4. Be creative. Finding your own self-expression will do wonders to give your life more meaning and joy. Think about what you are good at. Maybe you enjoy writing or painting, dancing or knitting? It is your time to shine now so what are you waiting for?

Give yourself permission to do something with your talents that absorbs your mind, and helps your self esteem! Depression does not have to last long.

5. Express your feelings to someone else. Talk to someone who understands you whether it is a positive friend or counsellor. Don't bottle your feelings up, where they can cause ill-health. By talking about your feelings you will gain the strength to get through this quicker.

With the above suggestions, you can begin moving forward and creating a wonderful new life for yourself.

If your depression persists and you are finding it difficult to move through it then there are easy ways to permanently eliminate it from your life.

by: Maria Parkinson

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