Divorce is one of the most difficult stages of anyone’s life. It will bring out negative emotions – from depression to anxiety to anger and more. You most likely will experience extreme bouts of stress, which could affect your daily life and even your career. The best thing to do for yourself while you are going through a divorce is to learn how to cope with that stress – and hopefully, not let the divorce ruin your life or interfere with your relationship with your children.

Five Tips for Coping with Divorce Stress

Recognizing the signs that you are stressed is just as important as knowing how to cope with that stress. Just some things that you can do to keep your stress under control include:

  • Pay attention to your emotional needs. While you are going through a lot, do not forget to put your own emotional needs at the forefront of your mind. If you can, find a support group or meet up with friends regularly. Never keep to yourself or withdraw from social situations – in fact, staying social could be what you need to overcome the stress of your divorce.
  • Let go of what you cannot control. Even if you did not want the divorce, you cannot control what your spouse wants. You need to learn to let go of the things out of your control. Divorce is a very painful situation that leaves people uncomfortable and feeling helpless. If you are ever unsure, contact your family law attorney for advice – he or she may be able to help put your mind at ease about those things that you feel you cannot control.
  • Do not make hasty decisions. You are going through an extremely stressful situation, and there will be a lot of decisions that you need to make. While you must make them, take your time. Do not let your emotions or the stress drive your decision – because some of those decisions could affect you for the rest of your life. If you are not sure about what options to choose in your divorce, your family law attorney can help you explore each option, including the pros and cons, so that you make an educated decision rather than a quick, regrettable one.
  • Let go of unrealistic expectations. If you are expecting to walk away with everything you wanted in your divorce, you need to let go of unrealistic expectations. While it is true that there are instances where divorces go smoothly, most of the time, things can become difficult during the asset division. You may feel that your settlement is unfair or your spouse will not let go of a particular asset. Walk into the divorce process with realistic expectations – you can do this by discussing how the process works, your rights, and so on with your attorney.
  • Move on. The more you harbor negativity, the longer and harder your divorce will be. If you can let go of the anger, give yourself time to cope and forgive yourself as well as your spouse, you may be able to move on faster. You need to look at your own responsibility in the marriage – and not just blame your spouse or someone else. By moving on properly, you can ensure that the issues of your ending marriage do not affect your future relationships, as well as any relationship with your children.

Speak with a Family Law Attorney Today

If you are going through a divorce, contact Sarieh Law Offices, ALC today. Our staff understands the stress and emotions involved with a separation, and we can help put your mind at ease. From drafting a divorce to helping you divide assets properly, we are here to make your divorce efficient and as pain-free as possible. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation today to discuss your divorce at 714-542-6200 or fill out our online contact form with your questions.