Tips for Dealing With COVID-19 Stress During Your Divorce

Divorce is a stressful time for anyone, even in relatively simple cases. The arrival of a global pandemic that brings stay at home orders and massive disruption to everyday life certainly compounds that stress.

If you’re going through a divorce during this pandemic, there is going to be a lot on your plate that you will have to handle. It’s important you take time for yourself to maintain good mental health in the midst of the stresses surrounding you.

Here are a few tips to help you deal with the unique combination of COVID-19 and divorce-related stress.

• Get outside: You may be under a stay at home order, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and take walks through your neighborhood. The fresh air will do you a lot of good, and it is important to get out of the house, even for just a brief amount of time.
• Disconnect from the news: While it’s important to be informed, there is such a thing as overdosing on negative media. If you feel surges of depression or anxiety, it can be helpful to stay away from news sources to allow yourself time to recuperate.
• Connect with others: Though we may not be able to be physically together during this time of social distancing, you can still connect with others via phone or video calls.
• Stay busy: If you always have a task to accomplish, it can be easier to keep your mind off your stresses. Create a list of everything you’ve been meaning to do. It could be books you want to read, movies you want to watch or projects around the house you want to finish. Work your way through that list and keep yourself occupied.
• Get support: Therapy can be highly effective, and there are still ways to have remote meetings with therapists during the pandemic. You can also continue to reach out to your divorce attorney whenever you have questions or need assistance.

For more information about some of the strategies you can use to deal with COVID-19 stress during the divorce process, contact an experienced Long Island divorce lawyer at Bryan L. Salamone & Associates.