DIVORCE
DIVORCE
DIVORCE
The emotions that commonly accompany divorce, like loss, anger, sadness, anxiety, and loneliness can
have a significant impact on your health in several ways, not only emotionally, but physically as well.
Below is a list of the most common ways divorce may have an impact on your health, and some things
that you can do to help combat those effects.
1. Stress.
Divorce is a very stressful event. But unlike meeting a deadline at work, divorce is a stressful event that
seems to go on forever. This long term stress caused by divorce can negatively impact several body
systems, causing issues such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, anxiety and trouble sleeping.
2. Insomnia.
Trouble sleeping often accompanies the stress experienced while going through a divorce. Are you up at
night worried about the outcome of your divorce, or are you unsettled by the unfamiliarity of not having
your spouse by your side each night? Regardless of the root cause, insomnia often goes hand in hand
with divorce. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent insomnia, such as prioritizing sleep and
implementing positive sleep habits, such as going to bed at a routine time and ensuing that your
sleeping environment is completely dark and quite
4. Depression.
Chronic stress, anxiety and feelings of loneliness often lead to depression as well. In order to combat
this, work toward developing a new support system and seek professional help. Spend more time with
friends and family who you feel comfortable sharing your emotions with. Additionally, seek the aid of a
family counselor who will provide you with useful coping mechanisms to help you cope with your
feelings in a healthy manner.
5. Weight Gain.
Chronic stress can unfortunately take a toll on your waistline as well. Research has shown that long-term
stress has been linked to the storage of excess abdominal fat. Additionally, stress may also cause some
to eat in response to emotional triggers instead of limiting eating to hunger ques. Healthy diet, exercise,
and positive social support all have the ability to play a significant role in reducing stress by providing
positive emotional releases. Remember, divorce is an inherently stressful experience. With that being
said, please don’t forget to take care of yourself.
Divorce doesn't really give people a guarantee to a happy marriage the next time around . It's been
said that when an abused spouse leaves their partner, still end up with an equally or more
abusive partners.