...just getting divorced.
There is nothing simple or easy about divorce. It is the ending of a union, the death of hopes and dreams and the end of life the way you knew it. Some divorces are simple and others are very complicated with children, assets, property, debts. Whatever the circumstances, it is a loss and will most likely create feelings of grief, fear, confusion, powerlessness and anger. It can put strain on all your relationships, create stress levels beyond anything you've exprerienced before and may even make you wonder if you're loosing your sanity a little. These are all normal feelings during divorce. Most likely you are not going crazy, but you might need some support, some sound legal advice, good friends and a healthy outlet for your stress. It's important to take good care of yourself physically and emotionally because, from this scary, stressed place you will need to make important decisions that will affect you (and your children if you have any) for many years.
Some ways to relieve stress:
Excercise
Get good, regular sleep
Eat healthy, nourishing foods
Spend time with understanding loved ones
Get a massage
Treat yourself to some time away
See a funny movie or show
Accupuncture
Therapy
Check back soon. The next post will be about Finding a New Kind of Happiness
