how to fight divorce depression?

Answer 1

Don't try to fight it, work through it, come to the realization that this is what it is. It is the end of a relationship, somewhat like a death. The grieving process is very normal. If it is becoming overwhelming, get some counseling. Surround yourself with supportive family and friends. Good luck and God bless****

Answer 2

Must be a very hard place to be in ur life. I feel that like death, divorce is probably pretty well along those same lines. You lose someone from ur life, someone that has been a big part of u for the years that u were together. Perhaps u may be going through the same emotions that someone feels when they have lost someone. Guilt, anger, denial and of course sadness. I would suggest some councelling, talk to ur doctor and see if that may help u. Also surrounding urself with family, friends and supportive ppl is always good for ones emotional distress. Finding new places and new ppl to take away from the memories that u and ur ex had frequented may also be helpful. Time of course helps a lot, but sometimes it feels that the time u r looking for never comes. It will take a long while b4 u may start to feel better, but always keep in the back of ur mind that it will come. Keep the hope, keep the faith.. things will be better. Stay strong.. ur in my thoughts..

Answer 3

Go through it. Thats were the healing is. Go inside of the pain you are feeling and see what is going on. Dont try and fight or numb the pain. that is what leads to depression.

I have gone through this before. But for me it was the depression of coming to the idea of "should I get a divorce."

It is a sad event but just be patient see what you can learn from the relationship still and then see where you are and then keep going forward. YOu will be alright, so will your spouse, and everyone else, just dont let your emotions run you out of something that is challenging you to grow.

Answer 4

It is very very hard... I am going through it myself. I feel sometimes as if I am being ripped apart. 13 years of marraige and 17 years of being a couple- roughly 1/2 of my life... and no reason from her.

All we can do is allow ourselves to have the emotions that we do...it is okay to cry and it does help. I am also continuing to see the marriage counselor, Pastor, and others I trust for advice. Also if you have friends or family that will listen, it really helps me to just talk about it. If you have children as I do, they MUST be your priority. I have decided that all I do my daughter will be first in my mind and I will work to do everything in her best interest... this also helps me. Whatever you do, you must find something to replace the time you spent with your wife; otherwise, you will have more time to reflect and be depressed.

Good luck buddy...I know just what you are going through.

Answer 5

Divorce depression is going to happen when dealing with a difficult event in your life. Sometimes just talking to someone, maybe a therapist helps. If it still gets worse then therapy and medication like antidepressants would help. Talk to your doctor if this persists.

Answer 6

Accept that the marriage is ending (or ended) and know that you need to move on with your life. The longer you allow yourself to be blue, the harder it is to pull out of it and move on. There is MUCH of life yet to be lived and experienced...don't allow yourself to miss out on much...the minutes we waste can never be recovered.

Take this as an opportunity to do new and different things in life. Things you haven't had the chance to do before...look at it as an opportunity and challenge and meet it head on!

Good luck!

Answer 7

Surround yourself with POSITIVE people !!!!!! Join an excercise class or book club. Whatever interest you. Keep BUSY !!! Time heals all wounds, and if you are busy doing fun things with great people. One day you will all of a sudden notice you have not shed a tear that day...

Answer 8

Grief counseling, therapy, anti-depressants, find someone else. Try on-line sites

Answer 9

It's just a temporary thing. This to will pass. You have the rest of your life to live. Live it well and be happy.

Answer 10

1-you need friends to talk to
2-stay busy
3-get counseling
4-do something you enjoy