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Depression and Stress 2336 topics

Many of us experience depression and stress brought on by divorce and separation. Discuss how you cope, learn from the experience of others.
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I don''t know what to do
Separated for 6 months. Only had minimal e-mail contact. Papers from her lawyer came the past week. Had a meltdown. Was nearly sectioned when seeing GP at medic ...
24 May 15, by depressed_boy
Latest 27 May 15 by afonleas
Replies:10
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Latest by afonleas
27 May 15
21 years ago
So 21 years ago tomorrow was our first date, in fact not sure a weekend away as friends really is classed as a date but hey. We drove to Dover and got the Calai ...
21 May 15, by Lymm
Latest 24 May 15 by Lymm
Replies:11
:1007
Latest by Lymm
24 May 15
Why.... do I feel not good 3 year on.
Hi there
Its been a while I guess

Three year ago we split. i have obtained decree Absolute...financial order complete .. basically done and dusted. ...
06 May 15, by Declan
Latest 18 May 15 by Declan
Replies:17
:1440
Latest by Declan
18 May 15
Trust
Hi

Just a quick one.

Is it possible to ever truly trust a member of the opposite sex after the pain of divorce? Really trust them without thin ...
08 May 15, by Declan
Latest 13 May 15 by Nanny18
Replies:16
:1375
Latest by Nanny18
13 May 15
right to know medical history
Quick question:

Have I got right to ask for a gp letter?

Don''t want to be controlling but just my son to be safe.

I have the feeling ...
02 May 15, by Minni
Latest 06 May 15 by Gillian48
Replies:10
:966
Latest by Gillian48
06 May 15
What about me?
Is this ''evil stepmother'' syndrome?
I have been on here since 2007 & divorce was my choice. The ex is marrying & has asked 2 of our 3 to be best m ...
19 Apr 15, by mez
Latest 28 Apr 15 by julie321
Replies:3
:435
Latest by julie321
28 Apr 15
Memories
Not sure memories is the right title, but today is his fiftieth birthday and even after eight months of separation I have spent a good deal of the day crying. W ...
22 Apr 15, by Lymm
Latest 27 Apr 15 by Lymm
Replies:11
:1068
Latest by Lymm
27 Apr 15
found it so hard!
Hello all,

Im not sure how you have all coped but I have found the festive season so very very hard, I have tried my best but after being with my husba ...
30 Dec 13, by Hollyxxx
Latest 22 Apr 15 by Wendy29
Replies:19
:1432
Latest by Wendy29
22 Apr 15
Life on the razor''s edge
Hello all,

I edited out my original bleat but the title still applies perfectly.

The latest is that the house my lovely STBX persuaded the est ...
25 Jan 15, by Cambronne
Latest 12 Apr 15 by Cambronne
Replies:24
:2281
Latest by Cambronne
12 Apr 15
Light at the end of a tunnel.....
Evening all.

Just wanted to let those who have supported me through this process I''m nearly there.

For those just starting out believe me whe ...
10 Apr 15, by Home alone feeling better
Latest 11 Apr 15 by Home alone feeling better
Replies:6
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Latest by Home alone feeling better
11 Apr 15
Anyone else had reaction like this?
Hi All

Well it wasn''t how I planned it but I finally told my OH that the marriage was over.

Understandably he is VERY angry and is in complet ...
07 Apr 15, by MooToo
Latest 09 Apr 15 by Marshy_
Replies:8
:1033
Latest by Marshy_
09 Apr 15
I was doing ok - and then OW contacted me
I haven’t been here for a while. It’s been 18 months since my old life fell apart, and I thought I was starting to do ok. Got a new job, brought a house, st ...
18 Mar 15, by Methu
Latest 23 Mar 15 by Vastra1
Replies:11
:1197
Latest by Vastra1
23 Mar 15
Is this normal?
I actually initiated the separation as things were not working out between us after eight years, five of which we have been married for, but I feel so down and ...
20 Mar 15, by Rob6
Latest 23 Mar 15 by Rob6
Replies:8
:1176
Latest by Rob6
23 Mar 15
Bad week
So after eight months I really hoped I would start feeling stronger in myself,but the last couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster ride. Finally managed to ge ...
21 Mar 15, by Lymm
Latest 22 Mar 15 by MrsMathsisfun
Replies:3
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Latest by MrsMathsisfun
22 Mar 15
Plagued with bad health
Before all this c**p happened to me I''d never even heard of anxiety or panic attacks. Stress? That was for other people & a visit to the doctor was rarity ...
28 Feb 15, by samz
Latest 07 Mar 15 by Cambronne
Replies:7
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Latest by Cambronne
07 Mar 15
More down than ups
I went to my GP''s yesterday, told her about the divorce and that I was having difficulty functioning - i.e. disruptive sleep patterns, hair falling out memory ...
25 Feb 15, by lqt42v
Latest 01 Mar 15 by polar
Replies:10
:1307
Latest by polar
01 Mar 15
Bad day today(
Hello wikipeeps,
Just thought I would vent my frustrations here, hoping that I will feel better about things.

Me and the wife have split, it''s now ...
28 Feb 15, by gettingdivorced101
Latest 28 Feb 15 by afonleas
Replies:1
:446
Latest by afonleas
28 Feb 15
Help with Depression
Family break-up, separation and divorce are incredibly stressful times in our lives, and have an enormous emotional impact on us.

At times, it can feel ...
03 Aug 13, by rubytuesday
Latest 23 Feb 15 by rubytuesday
Replies:4
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Latest by rubytuesday
23 Feb 15
Very stressed about the future
Hi all

After 3 years of separation, my divorce is well underway – with a collaborative ex-husband.
We are in complete agreement on the division o ...
16 Feb 15, by Dgth4
Latest 19 Feb 15 by NotasStressedDad
Replies:14
:1730
Latest by NotasStressedDad
19 Feb 15
Relief from Divorce Pain
Hello

I have just returned home from doing my voluntary stint at the Hospital Radio Station .
Presented a show aimed at the patients and staff . Ho ...
12 Feb 15, by Declan
Latest 13 Feb 15 by crimsonlake
Replies:2
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Latest by crimsonlake
13 Feb 15
Time Frame to Healing
Hi
I have heard or read that it can take a year for every five years that one was married to fully recover from divorce.
I was married 29 yr so by that ...
07 Feb 15, by Declan
Latest 11 Feb 15 by samz
Replies:30
:2207
Latest by samz
11 Feb 15
Emotional rollercoaster
Had a meeting at accountants last Friday and agreed (in hindsight, I think foolishly) to go for a coffee with stbx afterwards.

It''s so difficult in th ...
08 Feb 15, by justy_one
Latest 08 Feb 15 by justy_one
Replies:4
:449
Latest by justy_one
08 Feb 15
the D word!
Why is it I have been separated 4.5 years, got used to it apart from a few short lived moments and as soon as he wants a divorce, it is like going back in time. ...
04 Feb 15, by lolitajade
Latest 04 Feb 15 by Mitchum
Replies:3
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Latest by Mitchum
04 Feb 15
Warning!
Just thought I should put a warning out there for anyone thinking of going through the court process. I was dragged through the courts for 2 years, self represe ...
01 Feb 15, by Annie1000
Latest 04 Feb 15 by sexysadie
Replies:8
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Latest by sexysadie
04 Feb 15
Phew .... Consent Order palava
Hi Gang

Get this . The ex has been pushing and pushing regarding the consent order always wanting more . Can''t tell you the grief is caused .
Anyw ...
03 Feb 15, by Declan
Latest 03 Feb 15 by beatle
Replies:1
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Latest by beatle
03 Feb 15
met with him
I met him at the pub. I wanted to discuss my feelings as we have two adult children/ grandchild. I wanted to remain amicable.

We split 4.5 years ago th ...
28 Jan 15, by lolitajade
Latest 29 Jan 15 by lolitajade
Replies:4
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Latest by lolitajade
29 Jan 15
End of Life - Can''t Blog
My last blog was filled with elation and pride, I wish I could say the same of this, but I can''t. So apologies to those who don''t want to read sad news - just ...
27 Jan 15, by Onmyway
Latest 28 Jan 15 by driven40
Replies:7
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Latest by driven40
28 Jan 15
Emotional Abuse
I have today come to the realisation that I was abused by my ex. Not in any physical way (much), but emotionally abused. The realisation came to me when I was ...
12 Jul 12, by hungryhungryhippos
Latest 25 Jan 15 by worriedwitless
Replies:52
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Latest by worriedwitless
25 Jan 15
not as strong as i thought
Hi all...so last week I stupidly allowed myself to be talked into a blind date...i felt awkward the whole time conversation was forced and tbh I would rather ha ...
14 Jan 15, by irnbru72
Latest 15 Jan 15 by Marshy_
Replies:5
:385
Latest by Marshy_
15 Jan 15
arghhhh
I have been separated 4.5 years and then my husband who has someone else, asked for divorce. I am single. Been married for 25 years. My ''old'' dad fell out wit ...
14 Jan 15, by lolitajade
Latest 14 Jan 15 by lolitajade
Replies:16
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Latest by lolitajade
14 Jan 15
I think I have finally stopped crying
Well its been along time coming but since April 2013 I have cried and cried every single day following my family breakdown. Ive struggled working full time and ...
28 Dec 14, by NotasStressedDad
Latest 04 Jan 15 by oakridge
Replies:10
:1056
Latest by oakridge
04 Jan 15
how to cope after seperation with children
well new year has arrived.
lets hope this one is better than the last.

only 12 weeks since stbx has walked out and what a nightmare he has been.
01 Jan 15, by mumof 3
Latest 02 Jan 15 by Shezi
Replies:13
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Latest by Shezi
02 Jan 15
unable to move on
I have been seperated for 23 months now to a man I was married to for 22 years. Twice I had a breeakdown and I cried everyday for a year. My ex took my daughter ...
12 Dec 14, by treaclepie
Latest 27 Dec 14 by stemginger
Replies:9
:1036
Latest by stemginger
27 Dec 14
Christmas Eve
Well This is my third Christmas without the ex.
It''s a better one than the last two . However, it''s party time and off I go again to a party where the maj ...
24 Dec 14, by Declan
Latest 25 Dec 14 by Vastra1
Replies:11
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Latest by Vastra1
25 Dec 14
Really struggling
Hi,

I need a bit of help from you guys.

I''m really struggling with my emotions at the moment. When I start crying I get so distressed and I ...
23 Nov 14, by WinterBaby
Latest 21 Dec 14 by polar
Replies:35
:3032
Latest by polar
21 Dec 14
One step back day
Hi
I just feel like venting a bit . I must be on one of those one step back days because I am feeling a tad low this morning . In fact it''s been hanging ar ...
15 Dec 14, by Declan
Latest 15 Dec 14 by afonleas
Replies:2
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Latest by afonleas
15 Dec 14
cant pull myself together
Its been nearly 5 months since my husband walked out. Only seen him once when he came to collect his belonging 2 weeks later, he said on that day that leaving m ...
01 Dec 14, by goldengirl65
Latest 03 Dec 14 by AngieP
Replies:13
:1213
Latest by AngieP
03 Dec 14
Why me ?!!
Hi im new to this site , i have posted on the divorce forum . Iam 43 years old i have 2 beautiful children 19,17 . They are from my previouse marriage. They are ...
21 Nov 14, by Hadagutsfull
Latest 27 Nov 14 by Patsy39
Replies:9
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Latest by Patsy39
27 Nov 14
really low
earlier today I found out that my stbx has met someone new, she only left 5 weeks ago, apparently it is not physical between them as he lives over 100 miles awa ...
27 Oct 14, by ross78
Latest 27 Nov 14 by NellNoRegrets
Replies:32
:2254
Latest by NellNoRegrets
27 Nov 14
Don''t let this happen to you!
Separated 3 years in December, no contact apart from a few texts and grapevine gossip about his antics. I''m in good place but for one reason or another the div ...
23 Nov 14, by Gloriasurvive
Latest 25 Nov 14 by Fiona
Replies:9
:980
Latest by Fiona
25 Nov 14

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