Feelin’ Yucky. Could it Be the First Stage of Deployment Emotions?

For the last few days I’ve felt very emotional, with big highs and low lows. We’ve gone through many deployments throughout Clay’s career and our marriage and I can’t help but feel that I’m hitting the first stage of the Deployment Cycle. I’ve looked at several sources and they all list the same basic phases of emotions that people go through. I thought I’d share what I’ve heard and read, below;

The Stages of Deployment

Deployments evoke a variety of reactions, but many families experience
a fairly predictable cycle of emotions: increased
anxiety or stress as a deployment approaches; adjustment after a
command deploys; and renewed, though positive, stress during
reunion.

These three phases are followed by a period of readjustment.
In each phase of the cycle, different emotions or reactions
will take place. Listed here are some normal reactions
and feelings you may have for each phase of the deployment.
Pre-Deployment Phase (6-8 weeks prior to deployment)
· Disbelief – Its too painful/scary to think about
· Anger – It’s easier to say goodbye to someone you’re angry
with.
· Guilt – “I’ll be glad when I’m/she/he is gone.”
· Fear – “Can I do it?” or, “I’m afraid to be alone.” The fear of
the unknown.

So, the conclusion I’m coming to is that my emotional roller coaster is normal. But it still feels yucky!

I hope you have a good day~

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