Remember the feelings and emotions that you are experiencing are all normal and they need to be felt and expressed in order for you to be able to move forward and to move forward stronger and healed.

Your feelings and emotions shouldn’t be suppressed, nor should they be able to control your life indefinitely. In order to be able to process and move forward, feeling those emotions and feelings should be a priority and having the right supports are very important to supporting you through the healing process and coping with divorce.

Ways to do this are to let yourself cry when you need to cry, feel the anger when it arises and don’t feel ashamed you are feeling it. Speaking with a trusted friend or family member who you know is understanding, empathetic and supportive of you will be an important part of being able to express yourself.

Journaling is also a good way to not only get those feelings out and acknowledge them but also a way to explore them. If writing is too difficult or the emotions still very strong, a video diary is really effective. You can speak like you are talking to a friend and the words can flow freely and you will be able to work through the emotions and feelings as you are talking. Then if you’re not comfortable keeping it you can delete it.

Seeking support from a counsellor, psychologist or social worker is another way to help you when coping with divorce. Having someone not involved and is impartial can be a great relief in being able to explore your feelings to as much or as little as you want to. This summary of the 5 best ways to deal with anxiety during divorce may also help.

If your children have special needs, their anxiety can also increase during divorce.  Strategies on how to help your child with autism may assist you to manage their anxiety when they are coping with divorce.