The process of divorce can lead to many emotional characteristics, such as feelings of loneliness, depression, guilt, frustration, anxiety, and anger.
Emotions are natural reactions to a difficult and life-altering event. Emotional grief cannot be cured, but there are ways in which the intensity of it can be controlled. The ability to cope with emotional distress in a healthy and assertive manner will enable us to move forward with our new life with greater ease.
As humans, we experience emotional suffering as a result of rejection and heartbreak. As a natural process, suffering invokes the emotion that runs through our minds. Taking steps to cope with sadness is vital to the process of healing emotional pain. A grieving process does not heal itself on its own, and we must contribute to the healing process.
Methods of Coping
1. Prioritize - write down the tasks that are most important and focus on them
2. Dispose of personal artifacts or haul them away. You should store all your sentimental items or dispose of anything that will bring back negative memories
3. Seek the support and guidance of a friend- talk to someone you can trust and who will listen to your concerns.
4. Engage in social activities - Social interaction can be beneficial emotionally and physically during and after a divorce.
There is rarely a satisfactory resolution for both parties through divorce; this can only be achieved by learning how to self-care our emotions. Maintaining a healthy level of self-care can increase the satisfaction level of a journal. Our body and mind are overwhelmed with pain, stress, and fear during or following a divorce. We cannot see beyond our momentary experience. As we seek guidance, discarding personal artifacts that will remind us of a past relationship will soon free us from the emotional pain and enable us to express ourselves freely to whomever we choose in the future.
Self-care is a fundamental commitment that we should embrace during or after a divorce. By doing so, we are able to focus on the present and the future, and we are gradually able to let go of the past. By doing so, you will become stronger and more resilient to future obstacles.
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