Does or has anyone felt a feeling of restlessness after they separated from active duty?

For me, there was a loss of purpose and a loss of connection. This happened on about the second week. I no longer had to call my Soldiers each evening, prepare for the next day. Those things were in the past. It is an adjustment. I had to find a new passion. For some this might be a hobby or a new job.

Everybodys answers on here are great. I guess like y'all said keep occupied and take it day by day. I got out on a medical board after 8 years, now I'm taking this time to get close to family from all that time i missed out. I think it has to do a lot with the medications I'm on, because there are days when i don't even want to get up. thank you so much for everyones input and feedback. I really appreciate it, also I vocabulary is different trying to convert back to civilian i have a hard time explaining stuff to people.

I'm still on my my few remaining weeks of transition leave but it's been hard and a blessing at the same time. I can focus on what I want to do, for instance learning to play the guitar, which I haven't started yet. The adjustment hasn't been too difficult and sometimes I get a bit stir crazy. One of the things you'll notice is you don't have to be in a rush to get everything accomplished.

In another related topic, I find myself more and more on Rally Point, for me
its how I stay connected to something that's been a part of me for almost a quarter century. Eventually you'll find your groove, just takes some time getting used too.