Talk:Empty nest syndrome

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My mom has the syndrome. This plus a post-menopausia depression has changed her life. It is difficult to me as her daughter to handle the situation sometimes. I'm not sure about what should I do, or what is expected from me to do.

[edit] Myth

A quick Google revealed that the Empty Nest Syndrome is considered by some to be a myth. (http://msuinfo.ur.msstate.edu/~dur/nycu/emptynest.htm) Should this be included in the article?

Sounds like a good addition to me. violet/riga (t) 19:02, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

I tried adding a little section for this, including a reference to this site. However, I'm bad at writing this kind of stuff, so somebody could probably improve on it. Robot Chicken 02:34, 14 April 2007 (UTC)

Not just that link but I've come across numerous sources, including while reading a book today called "Conditions of Happiness", that suggest that on average, parents tend to feel slightly *more* happy after their children leave. Though maybe many are happier and enjoy more things, while others struggle somewhat? I don't know but I've read numerous psychologists (positive psychologists) say that this syndrome is a myth at least to some extent. Peoplesunionpro (talk) 21:57, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Is this syndrome a feeling of going thru the mothions but a sence that you are noy really here? My last son left home he got married and we were very close. Its like my home is not my home and I do not belong here anymore.

[edit] empty nest syndrome

I was wondering who first coined the term "empty nest syndrome." Anybody know? Alicegraves 02:19, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Article needs major improvement

I'm sure empty nest "syndrome" has a lot more history, analysis, and breadth to it than this Wikipedia article. I encourage people especially medical professionals to come in and contribute. The diction and tone of this article is too vernacular and needs to be edited to flow better. 64.122.208.184 20:40, 12 June 2007 (UTC)