Four Wellness Tips For Relieving Divorce Stress

 Posted on July 03, 2020 in Divorce

Amid everything you are trying to accomplish during your divorce, it is important to remain mindful of your health. It is not uncommon for people to suffer from chronic pain or sickness following a divorce. They are under a tremendous amount of stress, which is harmful to themselves and can lead to unhealthy habits. This can cause:

• Bouts of anxiety and depression
• Cardiovascular disease
• Drastic changes in your weight
• Substance abuse

Everyone reacts to divorce differently, including the way it affects their health. However, anyone can help themselves during their divorce with these wellness tips:

1. Make an Effort to Stay Active: Physical wellness and mental wellness have proven to be connected to each other. Physical activity can relieve stress and give you something positive to focus on. Many people choose a fitness routine for their physical activity, but even spending time on a hobby can be a welcome break from the thoughts that have caused you stress.
2. Maintain Healthy Eating and Sleeping Habits: Being busy with your divorce can throw off your normal eating and sleeping routine, which in turn can make you feel sluggish. Your body still needs you to stay on a regular meal schedule and to get an adequate amount of sleep each night. By being fueled and rested, you will have energy at the time of day when you need to be productive.
3. Find Ways to Ease Workload: A person going through a divorce may feel overwhelmed by everything they believe they must get done. However, there may be ways you can take the pressure off of yourself. This often means asking others for help with your responsibilities at work and/or home. You may be surprised by how willing friends and family members are to help you through this stressful period in your life.
4. Do Not Hesitate to See a Doctor: There are some health problems that are beyond your ability to handle on your own. Seeing a doctor about your health should always be an option. A doctor can best diagnose your problem and may have remedies that you have not thought of or cannot get on your own.

Contact a St. Charles, Illinois, Divorce Attorney

Sometimes, what you need most during a divorce is to talk to someone who understands what you are going through and can give helpful advice. A divorce coach is that person for many divorcees. At Goostree Law Group, our divorce coach is available to work with clients on the personal side of divorce. To schedule a free consultation with a Kane County divorce lawyer, call 630-584-4800.

Source:

https://www.prevention.com/sex/relationships/a20448176/divorce-and-health-effects/