Divorce and Depression
Divorce and Depression
In my profession as a Therapist, I work with people experiencing reactive depression frequently. By reactive depression I mean the depression can be attributed to something tangible like a divorce.
Most people going through divorce experience a degree of situational depression as part of the normal grieving process over all the losses the end of the marriage brings.
If not dealt with effectively, situational depression can linger for much longer than it needs to. This is when you may get trapped in repetitive negative thinking patterns. Although it may feel justified and downright good to harbor angry feelings towards an ex, it will ultimately hijack your positive mindset.
Since the idea is to recover quickly from these negative mindsets, I offer several proven techniques to help you begin to heal form the divorce. These can include journal writing, goodbye letters, receiving human touch including your own and practicing self-compassion exercises.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Depression
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