Divorce and the changes that follow cause stress both physically and emotionally. It is important to develop habits that will minimize divorce stress. You can come through a divorce without causing undue stress on your body if you develop good self-care habits. 1. See your doctor regularly. Don’t neglect your regular check-ups. If you feel…
Category: Well-Being
Gaslighting & Divorce
Gaslighting is a less subtle form of emotional abuse that seeks to control a partner through a pattern of over the top criticism and reality distortion. The term ‘Gaslighting’ comes from the classic from the 1944 film Gaslight, in which a husband persistently torments his wife into doubting her sanity. The kind of gaslighting seen in couples therapy is…
How Yoga Help You During Your Divorce
Yoga is famous for its soothing and calming effects on the body and mind. Classes vary from gentle to challenging ones. One of the most commonly pointed out benefits of yoga is its stress relieving property. It, also, has positive effects on anxiety and depression recorded by many studies. Meditation combined with exercise is usually…
Why You Should Sell Your Wedding Ring After Your Divorce
Ready to move forward with your life? One way to get a jump start is to sell your jewellery after divorce proceedings have been finalized. It can be emotionally taxing to even start thinking about parting ways with your rings and other jewellery that you received during your marriage, but once you stop to think…
Men and Post-Divorce Depression
Men are nearly twice as likely to suffer from post-divorce depression as women. While every person deals with significant and sudden life changes differently, you can be sure almost everyone going through divorce will feel some form of loss and confusion. There are many factors that likely contribute to the fact that men have a…
Divorce Depression Busters
Any major life change can leave you stressed, but for many, divorce is an especially challenging, and can often lead to depression. Here are some tips in which you can avoid depression. 1. Write a goodbye letter Sit down with a pen and paper and write a letter of goodbye to everything and everyone that…