Emotions And Trauma

Both emotions and trauma can impact during a divorce or separation. Understanding more about your emotions and how your body is reacting to a highly stressful and/or traumatic event and getting the right support are crucially important.

Five of the most common emotions felt during a separation are grief, uncertainty, exhaustion, excitement and relief.  You may swing between one and another as your life is in turmoil and you try and come to terms with the changes. Remember whilst these are just some of the emotions felt by many, your journey is unique to you, try not to compare yourself to others.

Signs of trauma?

If you are experiencing a very acrimonious divorce and you have experienced infidelity, domestic violence, emotional abandonment, and verbal abuse, then you may be experiencing signs of trauma. These might be negative thoughts, self-blame, isolation, depression, and insomnia.

The articles on this hub have been prepared and written by those with an expertise and appropriate qualifications in these areas of emotions and trauma. They offer guidance and advice and contain signposting to other specialist information and support organisations.