You still have much to be thankful for, even with the inevitable changes that divorce brings. Actively try to find joy in the life you have right now. Be thankful for the birds singing, for the wonderful smell of your first cup of coffee, for the angelic look on your children’s faces as they sleep, or the friend’s shoulder you can lean on.
Allow yourself some of the simple pleasures in life, such as reading an uplifting book, getting outside to enjoy the sunshine, or baking chocolate chip cookies. You can also use aromatherapy to help lighten your mood. Rose oil is often used as a natural depression treatment and is definitely worth a try.
Sometimes it helps to remove the things that bring back depressing memories. Arrange the house to your liking, take off your wedding band, and put away those wedding pictures. Why plunge yourself into despair when you don’t have to.
Start keeping a journal to track when you are feeling depressed. Is there a certain time of the day, or maybe something that triggers your sadness? Once you find a pattern, choose to remove yourself from the situation that makes you sad and do something different. In other words, don’t subject yourself to the pain.
When you’re feeling blue, mentally tell yourself that you choose to be happy, regardless of your situation. It may feel fake, but emotions have a way of grabbing hold of your attitude. Wouldn't you rather your attitude be one of joy and happiness?
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