I could not bounce back from my divorce - emotionally - I…
“I could not bounce back from my divorce - emotionally - I just could not bounce back. With any bad situations I’d experienced before - a bad game or my two previous divorces - I got over them. This time I just could not get out of the hole. The anxiety attacks were frequent and extensive. I had weight loss, which I’d never had before. I couldn’t stop crying. And if I wasn’t crying, I was angry, bitter, hateful and mean-spirited. I couldn’t sleep - couldn’t concentrate. It just got crazy.”
About This Quote
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Divorce triggered severe depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms, unlike past recoveries
In simple terms: Divorce caused deep mental and physical distress
Seek professional help and support networks
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- self‑care routines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources can aid in healing?
- How can one recognize when to seek help?
Recovery may be slower and require external aid