Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. Not only are you losing someone that you once loved, but you may also be dealing with things like custody issues, relocation, and other major transitions in your life.
At times like these, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. But once you start allowing your self-care to slide, it can become a slippery slope to bigger mental health issues that can take years to overcome. So to help ensure that this doesn’t happen to you, here are three ways to maintain your mental health while going through a divorce.
Surround Yourself With Support
One of the best things you can do for yourself as you go through this tough time in your life, according to Mental Health America, is to not allow yourself to face everything alone. Try seeking help from a divorce mediator.
Ideally, you should have people in your life that you can turn to when things get hard. While this can be family or friends, it could also be people in a support group or a therapist that you see on a regular basis. Regardless of who it is that you’re able to get support from, this companionship can help you to feel less isolated and find ways to work through everything that you’re having to deal with.
This support isn’t limited to just friends and family though, it needs to also include your solicitor as you’re going to be having some very difficult conversations with them. We recommend the likes of Freeman Jones Solicitors.
Take Care Of Your Body
Your body and your mind are linked more than you might realize. Because of this, finding ways to take care of your body when you’re going through tough emotional times can make it a lot easier for you to cope.
According to Eveline Heston, a contributor to Divorce Magazine, taking care of your body includes things like getting regular exercise and eating healthy foods. By doing these things, not only will your body feel better, but you’ll have the strength and energy you need to face the challenges that often come with going through a divorce.
Find Things That Help You Relax
During every divorce, there are going to be hard days, regardless of how amicable you and your partner try to be. So when those hard days come, it’s important that you know of healthy ways that you can relax and unwind, both mentally and physically.
To help you with this, Kirsten Fawcett, a contributor to U.S. News and World Report, recommends that you find ways that can help you to relax. This might include things like getting a massage, doing meditation, practicing deep breathing, joining a new class, reading, or getting some exercise.
If you’re just starting the process of going through a divorce, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you maintain your mental health throughout this process.
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