Divorce is a traumatic event and feeling depressed after your separation is a very normal reaction. As you may have noticed, depression is different than just feeling down. Divorce can cause you to feel like the world is coming down around you. What starts as feelings of loneliness, sadness and anger can spiral down from the lack of support and the social stigma surrounding divorce. Post-divorce depression is not the same as clinical depression, but the effects are often the same, and are just as valid. If this happens to you, it may be time to seek help, both from those around you and professionally.

What are the symptoms of post-divorce depression? How do you recover from these feelings? When will you be able to feel normal again? As a post-divorce counselor in Denver, we help men and women conquer these feelings of loneliness and hopelessness and help them start their life again in a positive and fulfilling way. If feel you are depressed after your divorce, we can help.

Symptoms

The symptoms of post-divorce depression are different for each person, as every situation is unique. However, there are some common symptoms that can signal when depression has settled in. Some common symptoms of depression include the following:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Excessive crying
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Lack of interest in valued activities
• Suicidal thoughts
• Trouble sleeping

If you recently went through a divorce and are experiencing one or more of the following for an extended period of time, this is likely depression. These symptoms are not a sign of you as a person, but rather they show that your body and mind need help processing this traumatic event. These symptoms might also be a signal to reach out for help, whether it is from friends or family, or a professional counselor that specializes in divorce.

Recovery

While it may seem impossible, the depression that can follow a divorce is not permanent—there is hope. Allowing yourself time to heal and taking the steps to recovery can help you feel like you again. Here are the three F’s to starting the recovery process:

Fight

The truth is that grieving takes time. There may often be moments that you feel like giving up, but remember to always keep fighting. You are strong enough to have gotten out of a relationship, and you are strong enough to pull your way through it.

Fellowship

Depression isn’t something that can be conquered alone. Now is the time to reach out to people you can trust for love and support. Whether it’s old friends you haven’t seen in a while or new friends with similar situations, find people that you can talk to and be open with.

Find Help

However, sometimes friends or family don’t have the tools to help you through the hardest emotions. Especially if you feel like you can’t move forward or have thoughts of suicide, it’s time to seek professional help. Professionals have the tools to help you be the best you can. Seek out a counselor that you can trust to listen and understand.

In Sight Counseling Connections | Post Divorce Counseling in Denver

If you are looking for help recovering after divorce, we can help. We specialize in post divorce therapy at In Sight Counseling Connections, which often involves understanding and overcoming feelings of depression. We can help you understand the incredible emotions that you are going through, that many people go through, and we can work together to get you on the other side. Recovery is possible. Life after divorce is possible. You don’t have to do it alone.

Contact us today for a free first phone consultation.

In Sight Counseling Connections

303-264-9598

1777 S. Harrison St, Ste. 1200,

Denver, CO 80210