Staying Healthy During A Divorce
Going through a divorce can be draining -- physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here are some steps that you can take to preserve your health during a divorce.
Don't Talk Until You Are Ready
Friends and family may try to provide support for you, either by talking things through with you or running errands for you. Sometimes the support of family and friends can be overwhelming, especially if you aren't really ready to talk about what happened or hear what others have to say about the matter. Know that it's okay to take some time away from your close relationships as you decide what your next steps are to rebuilding after a divorce.
Take Care of Your Physical Health
Finding the time to take care of your physical health is challenging when you have the divorce to spend time on, as well as your regular obligations and the task of emotional healing. But taking the moments for physical health will pay off in the long run by making sure that you have the energy and health to accomplish all that you need to do. Try to set some goals for exercise each week, especially during a divorce. And instead of reaching for the comfort food, make sure that you hold yourself up to the challenge of eating healthy.
Get a Lawyer
As far as practical matters go, a family lawyer can lighten the load significantly. They will take a lot off of your plate in terms of negotiating with your ex-spouse in terms of who gets what. The lawyer can also act as a mediator, keeping the discussion civil when you do need to interact with your ex. When emotions run high, that's the time when you can make errors that lead to losing a significant portion of your shared assets; it's often both healthier and wiser to let a lawyer handle most of these negotiations.
Keep the Contact Light
Of course, there are times when you need to contact your ex, especially if you have children together. Keeping these contacts brief, at least in the beginning, will help both parties decompress. Choose a medium that is neutral when possible, such as email or text, so that conflicts can't escalate quickly and emotions don't run high. Keep your discussions in neutral places as well, such as in public, to encourage things to stay polite. Staying out of highly emotional and destructive situations is difficult when a divorce is fresh, but these steps can help you take an approach that will benefit you in the long run.
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