Being aware of what's different and how those differences make you feel is an important step toward avoiding the negative aspects of empty nest syndrome. (thespruce.com)
So I am not totally suffering from empty nest syndrome. (theinspiredroom.net)
In the past, research suggested that parents dealing with empty nest syndrome experienced a profound sense of loss that might make them vulnerable to depression, alcoholism, identity crisis and marital conflicts. (mayoclinic.org)