Don’t Let Divorce Ruin Your Health

Many consider divorce to be one of the most traumatic events in life, so it’s no surprise that the effects can be devastating. While many people expect to experience mental health impacts in the short term, research reveals that these issues can last for years. And because physical health is linked to mental health, physical ramifications of divorce are common, as well.

Mental Health Issues 

Appropriately, many individuals focus on their kids during and after divorce. Children are, of course, a parent’s principal responsibility. But parents must understand that they have to deal with their own issues, as well. When a parent is struggling mentally and emotionally, they’re fooling themselves if they think that their kids can’t sense it. And who among us wants our kids to spend time worrying about our anger or loneliness. For everyone’s sake, adults should address their own anxieties, depression, and other emotions through therapy, exercise, commuting with nature, or another healthy method that works for them.

Physical Health Issues

It may surprise some to learn that many divorcees experience chronic conditions for years after going through a divorce. Research shows that depression, substance abuse, general illness, and mortality are all higher for men and women who are divorced compared to those who remain married. What conditions are we talking about? Conditions including metabolic issues, digestive problems, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and even mobility issues, are 20 percent more likely for divorcees than for those who remain married.

You have the Power to Minimize These Issues

Many of these health issues boil down to stress.  Standard of living changes, difficulties associated with co-parenting and continued bickering with your ex all contribute to poor health outcomes. Chronic stress over years tends to wear down the immune system, which then can make you vulnerable to all kinds of issues, from simple colds and the flu to more serious health conditions. Luckily, you have the power to change all of this. It starts with identifying key matters that cause you stress. Then it’s time to create a plan with precise steps to intervene with the onset of those stressors. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how formidable you will feel when you find yourself immersed in healthy thinking and activities instead of merely tolerating debilitating aftereffects of divorce.

Getting Through Divorce 

While divorce can be stressful, the experienced Boca Raton divorce attorneys at WiseLieberman always work to achieve the best possible outcomes for you, and that includes trying to moderate the conflict while negotiating the terms of your divorce. If we can be of service, schedule a confidential consultation in our Boca Raton office today.

Source:

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4011132/