How to Emotionally Survive a Divorce

How to Emotionally Survive a Divorce

Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences that a person can go through. In many cases, it requires you to leave your family home, lose contact with couple friends, and miss out on time with your children. And it almost always involves losing someone that you once loved, as well as the future you had imagined having together.

Despite how hard divorce can be, here are 5 helpful things you can try, to manage your emotional health during this stage of your life. 

  • Remember that this too shall pass. Nothing lasts forever. With time, you will start to feel better.
  • Try re-engaging in old hobbies or sports. It’s not uncommon to feel like you lost yourselves in the marriage.
  • Allow yourself to feel your emotions. Give yourself a time limit and then force yourself to get up and rejoin life.
  • Focus on self care. When was the last time you had a massage? Or got a new outfit? It’s important to remember your worth outside of the relationship. 
  • Lastly, if you can, talk to others who have been in your situation. Often times just knowing you aren’t alone can help. 

Divorce and separation, often causes people to have mixed feelings which can be difficult to understand. If you’re having a hard time coping, remind yourself that you are going through a difficulty time and it’s normal to have all of these feelings. 

Consider Speaking to a Therapist

While leaning on your family and friends can often be very helpful following a divorce, sometimes they may offer advice or solutions that aren’t in your best interest. They want to help you, but are naturally invested in you being happy. When you speak with a professional, they approach the situation with a blank slate. You’ll be glad to know that the therapists at our practice have extensive experience counseling patients going through the divorce process. We’ll draw on that background to provide you with the compassionate ear and personalized therapy you need. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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