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3 psychological effects of divorce

On Behalf of | May 26, 2023 | Divorce |

Dissolving a marriage (leaving a reality you have known and embraced for years) is not easy.  If you and your spouse have irreconcilable differences and have decided to go your separate ways, you should be ready for anything. Divorce may feel strange in the beginning, but with time your new life will become the norm.

While healing, it can cause psychological effects. They include:

Depression

Undoubtedly, divorce can be sad, and this can lead to depression. You may find yourself staying indoors, avoiding company and losing interest in most things. These signs are common among people who have gone through a divorce, and you can overcome it.

Allowing yourself to grieve, going to therapy, joining support groups and spending time with loved ones should help you.

Anxiety

Being worried and scared of what will come next is another psychological effect of divorce. You may be worried about how you will maintain your living standard. And, how you will do the things your spouse helped you with and so on. 

Anxiety can be a normal reaction to divorce stress, but it should not get the best of you. You don’t need to figure out your new life immediately. Take it one day at a time like you did with the marriage.

Confusion

When going through a divorce, you will need to complete legal processes, attend meetings and/or court hearings, and, while at it, establish a new life. This can make you feel tired and confused. Nonetheless, you can control this by obtaining more information about the process, knowing the steps to take to heal and asking for a break when you need one.

Of course, divorce can affect you psychologically. However, with legal guidance and adequate information, you should overcome these effects.