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Men and Divorce : Anxiety

The stress of divorce leaves most people feeling anxious. There are so many changes and stressors. Men who are normally even keeled can be surprised by their level of anxiety. For those who already have nervous tendencies, divorce can make life feel overwhelming.

Anxiety can be exhibited by irritability, chronic worry, increased fearfulness and/or physical agitation or restlessness. It is not unusual to remain preoccupied with details of the separation, the problems of the relationship, and wondering what the other person is doing. This obsessiveness can interfere with concentration, sleep and everyday function.

Many men will lose weight because of this anxiety. Even when weight loss was desirable a sudden, drastic weight loss is never healthy.

Counseling can help you put your experience in perspective and assist you in coping with the worst of the grief, anger, emptiness or fear.  If you have been “stuck” for a long time, I can help you to move forward.  How do we learn from our losses and use that experience to enrich our life with purpose and direction?  If you have gotten lost in the whirlwind that is often a part of separating, I urge you to contact me.

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