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Are you struggling emotionally during divorce?

On Behalf of | Mar 22, 2021 | Family Law

Divorce can be one of the most difficult periods of a person’s life. This is because you have to part ways with the version of your future that you had in your mind. For many years, it’s likely that you took for granted that you will spend the rest of your life with your spouse and that you would grow old together. Now that divorce has been filed for, you may feel as though this future has been robbed for you.

Thinking about this could mean that you feel upset, angry, resentful, or down. One of the first things to remember is that this future was only ever in your mind. In life, all we have in the present moment, and although we often attach ourselves to what has happened in the past or future, this often causes us emotional suffering. If you are dealing with emotional struggles because divorce has been filed for, the following are some tips that you may want to consider.

Seek professional help

Many people avoid seeking professional help for their feelings because they believe that this would mean that they are acknowledging that they “have a problem.” However, this is not the case. Almost everyone goes through a time when they struggle emotionally — it only means that you are human. Speaking to a mental health professional sooner rather than later will help you to address our struggles and bounce back from them.

Focus on what you can do now

Being stuck in the past or the future can not only create emotional pain, but it can also paralyze us and prevent us from taking action. Spend just 30 seconds to sit with yourself and ask yourself what is the most productive and positive action that you could take right now. This could be learning more about divorce law or making a call.

It’s normal to go through emotional struggles during a divorce. By taking action to plan a divorce strategy, it’s likely that you’ll start to feel more in control and optimistic about your situation.