Quoting jethro: So, when I felt that familiar emptiness, it freaked me out a little ...probably helped exaggerate the emptiness.
So, to combat the feeling, I simply tried to calm myself down, act "as if" and continued to do what I'd normally do. Eventually, it subsided. I wish I had a special formula or epiphany, but I don't...unfortunately...
Boy, I can relate!
Well, you've narrowed it down some. You started acting-as-if and that helped.
Can you think of what thoughts the acting-as-if might have triggered that helped you feel more better?