My kids are 9 months and 6 years. My reactions to this are exacerbated due to my anxiety and bipolar. I actually posted this in the bipolar forum because I thought it would be easier for those who have the same difficulties to understand, but the moderator moved it here.

I'm fully aware that kids that are 6 years old and only going into first grade are extremely adaptive and he will easily make new friends. I know that I don't need to feel so guilty, because even my son isn't that concerned about it. In fact he thinks it will be an adventure of sorts, but will miss his friends here. I don't know what will happen when we actually move, but that is what he is saying now. The problem is that I am feeling extreme guilt and emotional distress over a situation that doesn't require or warrant it.