As an avid novela-watcher, I think that missing one is serious business ... I can't live without my Al Diablo Con Los Guapos ...
It's maybe not "normal" per se to get depressed like that, but it happens to a lot of people. It's hard to be away from the one; I know; I live it every day. It makes it hard to get up in the morning and go through the day, but you sound like a strong woman and I'm sure you can do it
Take it one step at a time.