Try leaving him for really short periods of time, like 5 min. or so. Keep increasing the time, and he will get more used to it once he realizes you WILL come back.
Don't make a big deal of leaving. I know that's hard because if you're like me, you want to hold them and kiss them and reassure them. But, it really is best not to make a big deal.
I have had alot of separation anxiety issues with my boys. When I first got Jake, I was working full time. I got ill a couple months later and had to be off work for 6 mos. so he got very used to me being with him all the time. I went back to work, and it took him awhile to get used to it. It broke my heart to leave him. I only leave him alone for about an hour, and then my hubby comes home (I work eves). It still was hard for Jake, but he got used to it. Then, I got Jackson and it seemed that helped Jake alot because he had a companion. But, now I've been off work ill again so they are both soooo spoiled! I am going to start leaving for very short periods of time throughout the day, just to go outside, so they get used to me leaving again. This way, when I go back to work, they should be okay.
Good luck! I know it's sooooo hard to leave them! |