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Many of us experience depression and stress brought on by divorce and separation. Discuss how you cope, learn from the experience of others.

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Thieving Barsteward!!!! Today is the first day I haven't screamed, balled, cried, ranted and raged in a long time ... STBX has basically cleared out our bank accounts and refu ... 01 May 17, by RedPoppies Latest 05 May 17 by krazy	Replies:5 :952	Latest by krazy 05 May 17
Tough time again Hi folks Don't really know why but I have been really struggling for a bit recently. It has been hard even admitting this to myself as I felt ... 29 Apr 17, by Moona50 Latest 02 May 17 by Declan 1 2	Replies:12 :1692	Latest by Declan 02 May 17
Broken Hearts Do Mend...Honestly Hi All, Wasn't sure where to post this but hopefully it finds those who are recently brokenhearted and stricken with fear and despair. It's im ... 15 Apr 17, by stimo Latest 19 Apr 17 by stimo 1 2	Replies:13 :1609	Latest by stimo 19 Apr 17
Is it OK (healthy) to hate your STBX +Facebook? Ok, I'm still very new to all of this, and it's a question that has really been playing on my mind.......... is it ok to really hate your STBX? 11 Apr 17, by looking_ahead Latest 15 Apr 17 by polar 1 2	Replies:9 :1430	Latest by polar 15 Apr 17
How do you let go and move on? I am genuinely interested in what strategies, techniques, tactics people have used to move on. The announcement of a divorce after 26 years threw me into a stat ... 23 Mar 17, by RedPoppies Latest 31 Mar 17 by Declan 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :2489	Latest by Declan 31 Mar 17
You can't argue with stupid Or negotiate with them. Sixth financial hearing yesterday (not counting the two hearings that got adjourned at last minute). This has been going on sin ... 23 Mar 17, by Luna Shadow Latest 24 Mar 17 by crimsonlake 1 2	Replies:9 :1569	Latest by crimsonlake 24 Mar 17
I'm new here and struggling... Hi. My husband has just told me he's leaving me. I knew we were having problems obviously, but never thought it would come to this. I'm really really struggling ... 16 Feb 17, by caterpillargirl Latest 20 Mar 17 by Declan 1 2 3 ... 9	Replies:57 :5337	Latest by Declan 20 Mar 17
Can't see light at the end of tunnel. Hi all. I am struggling with my divorce stress. I am single mum to three children. My husband is divorcing me after 4 years amicable separation and ... 18 Mar 17, by doris2017 Latest 18 Mar 17 by NellNoRegrets	Replies:1 :755	Latest by NellNoRegrets 18 Mar 17
Support group for men/husbands/fathers I am trying to find a support group for men who are going through divorce. I am interested in one that has regular meetings in London. Does anyone attend to o ... 06 Mar 17, by number9cloud Latest 16 Mar 17 by number9cloud	Replies:2 :686	Latest by number9cloud 16 Mar 17
Finally moving on....:) ! Morning Wiki folks, Well, it's been a good few months since my last post, I've had a major birthday recently & have decided to "grab the bull ... 08 Feb 17, by Draggingon Latest 13 Mar 17 by Daffodil123	Replies:5 :556	Latest by Daffodil123 13 Mar 17
Four years on... Now separated for over 4 years and divorced early last year, the gut wrenching is finished although the depression is still my constant companion. I now realise ... 09 Jul 16, by WinterFrost Latest 13 Mar 17 by Lymm 1 2 3 4	Replies:25 :2577	Latest by Lymm 13 Mar 17
Forced celibacy Can anyone identify with the unique form of depression caused by a sexless marriage? Just total hopelessness. All attempts at marriage counsel ... 08 Oct 16, by Average bloke Latest 09 Feb 17 by fedupdad	Replies:5 :880	Latest by fedupdad 09 Feb 17
Panic attacks, pain and loss. Hi all, I’m very new to this and really struggling. I’ve only just separated and started to feel the loneliness and the pain and everything else that co ... 27 May 15, by 106Dan Latest 09 Feb 17 by WinterFrost 1 2 3 ... 7	Replies:43 :3724	Latest by WinterFrost 09 Feb 17
Year 7 I never thought the feeling of hopelessness and depression would last for so long. All the books and press articles I have read said that recovery would begin a ... 07 Feb 17, by WinterFrost Latest 07 Feb 17 by acorn to oak	Replies:3 :464	Latest by acorn to oak 07 Feb 17
trying to find a way to cope my Husband of 22 years left to live with a woman he only met a couple of months before on a dating site . I am trying to keep our family home together whilst he ... 25 Jan 17, by Purpleorchid	Replies:0 :401
Struggling Hi I'm 35 and have two young children who are 3 and 5. My husband tells me he's unhappy and that he thinks we should separate. I'm absolutely devastated and fee ... 08 Jan 17, by Juliet123 Latest 10 Jan 17 by angie67	Replies:4 :454	Latest by angie67 10 Jan 17
Difficult times Christmas has been extremely difficult for me since my ex left me around November time. I am currently suffering from depression and anxiety which has gone ... 26 Dec 16, by angie67 Latest 28 Dec 16 by Clawed	Replies:5 :427	Latest by Clawed 28 Dec 16
Update Evening folks, It's been really quite a while since I posted on here but I wanted to give an update, for those who helped me but mostly for those who a ... 05 Dec 16, by Moona50 Latest 05 Dec 16 by Clawed	Replies:2 :448	Latest by Clawed 05 Dec 16
Newly seperated and terrified My husband of 20 years said he didn't love me anymore and left today. I had no idea he felt like that and I'm devastated. We have a 13 year old son and he doesn ... 23 Nov 16, by angie67 Latest 05 Dec 16 by krazy 1 2 3 ... 6	Replies:41 :2774	Latest by krazy 05 Dec 16
wits end I am absolutely at my wits end. I have no idea which way to turn. Exchange has been put off as I haven`t provided enough information on accounts I had no idea I ... 25 Oct 16, by itsbeenalongtime Latest 26 Oct 16 by itsbeenalongtime	Replies:3 :544	Latest by itsbeenalongtime 26 Oct 16
waiting to exhale... Please tell me I'll be able to breathe freely once my divorce comes through! My husband cheated on me and despite me giving him two chances to forget h ... 18 Oct 16, by NearlyMiss Latest 18 Oct 16 by Tiana	Replies:3 :501	Latest by Tiana 18 Oct 16
feeling really stressed :( surprise surprise my stbx has a new fella again, after the last split 2 years ago I was hoping this time would be ok, lessons learnt and all that but I've just ... 09 Oct 16, by ross78 Latest 09 Oct 16 by itsbeenalongtime	Replies:2 :440	Latest by itsbeenalongtime 09 Oct 16
i'm back again :-( Hi All, It's been a while and I'm back in the same situation and need a bit of advice on moving forward. my wife of 8years partner of 20years ... 05 Oct 16, by ross78 Latest 06 Oct 16 by Average bloke	Replies:1 :475	Latest by Average bloke 06 Oct 16
So fragile... Hi there Wiki's, It's been a while since I felt I needed to be here, and being a single Mum to three doesn't leave much time in the day for being place ... 05 Oct 16, by berrygoblin	Replies:0 :492
Taking so long. It's at a point where I am struggling to stay strong. After being as ... 05 Sep 16, by Strawberrypimms Latest 09 Sep 16 by Lymm	Replies:2 :534	Latest by Lymm 09 Sep 16
Continued Abuse???? Hi Can anyone offer some wisdom. My ex and I seperated Oct 2014 - I threw him out after he threatened to kill me (last straw). Very messy divorce, FDR ... 02 Sep 16, by SW_Ellen Latest 04 Sep 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:1 :598	Latest by Bubblegum11 04 Sep 16
Online Harassment Hi, i have been now nearly separated for 3 years. Contact with the kids are in place and sorted. My ex-wife is constantly posting onl ... 01 Sep 16, by carp3di3m Latest 01 Sep 16 by WalkofFreedom	Replies:1 :441	Latest by WalkofFreedom 01 Sep 16
Whats it all been for ? I am feeling like my whole life is up for sale. I have to put a value on everything. No allowance for family memories or my children's lifetime home. He wants a ... 09 Aug 16, by itsbeenalongtime Latest 13 Aug 16 by itsbeenalongtime 1 2	Replies:7 :1287	Latest by itsbeenalongtime 13 Aug 16
Messing with my head again ! Afternoon wiki's, The ex is messing with my mind ag ... 08 Aug 16, by Grrrrrrrrrr01 Latest 08 Aug 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:1 :495	Latest by Bubblegum11 08 Aug 16
Tough Day Hi folks, Not posted on here as have been muddling through and trying to get on with things. Today though I just feel so down and I hate this ... 03 Aug 16, by Moona50 Latest 07 Aug 16 by Moona50 1 2	Replies:12 :1200	Latest by Moona50 07 Aug 16
Divorce following emotional abuse Hi, I am in middle of divorce process following a 20 year marriage, during most/all of which have been subject to various grades of emotional abuse. The behavio ... 27 Jul 16, by Annabelle52 Latest 27 Jul 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:2 :610	Latest by Bubblegum11 27 Jul 16
Most of time I'm Ok until I'm not... Hello, I'm new. I've been trying to get onto one of these forums for months now, but I keep avoiding it, I feel that writing these word down make it al ... 27 Jul 16, by Cl4ir3_B34r Latest 27 Jul 16 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :445	Latest by hadenoughnow 27 Jul 16
Struggling Hello, I''ve only posted on here once before but am feeling very low at the moment and thought it might help to get it out. My husband had a brief affair last s ... 08 Apr 16, by Spec Latest 25 Jul 16 by NellNoRegrets 1 2 3	Replies:15 :1585	Latest by NellNoRegrets 25 Jul 16
Stressed being back at work Hi I have just returned to work this week after being signed off by my GP for stress/depression for the last 8 weeks. I found out in May that ... 23 Jul 16, by Daddy954 Latest 23 Jul 16 by Shoegirl	Replies:1 :447	Latest by Shoegirl 23 Jul 16
Please could someone help? So, I left my husband at the end of March and he's not coping at all with the situation. I am all too aware of the roller coaster from Hell of emotions, but thi ... 18 Jul 16, by The duchess Latest 20 Jul 16 by The duchess	Replies:3 :523	Latest by The duchess 20 Jul 16
Avoiding Contact!!!!! Ahhhhhgggghhh.......I am overcome today with a desire to contact her. I know I can't and it would do no good at all. It is overpowering though. 05 Jul 16, by Moona50 Latest 08 Jul 16 by The duchess 1 2 3 ... 6	Replies:35 :2651	Latest by The duchess 08 Jul 16
Roller coaster That has to be the best word to describe this process. Yesterday I felt calm and optimistic about the future. This morning I am so low and just feel co ... 20 May 16, by Moona50 Latest 26 Jun 16 by Moona50	Replies:4 :402	Latest by Moona50 26 Jun 16
needs met Ok, so what happens to the pot when needs are met. Well housing needs are met. Stbx proposal came through yesterday. I cant believe what he is proposing ... 22 Jun 16, by itsbeenalongtime Latest 26 Jun 16 by SW_Ellen 1 2	Replies:9 :937	Latest by SW_Ellen 26 Jun 16
And so it begins! After many years of separation and my husband wanting to divorce me on 5 years separation. I have finally taken the step of appointing a solicitor, who I feel f ... 23 Jun 16, by Purrfect Latest 25 Jun 16 by NellNoRegrets	Replies:4 :475	Latest by NellNoRegrets 25 Jun 16
I''ve never felt so low I''m new to all this but it''s 5.40am and I''ve been lying awake crying on and off for the last 3 hours and found this site while reading up on separation. ... 21 Jun 16, by Daddy954 Latest 21 Jun 16 by NotasStressedDad	Replies:6 :764	Latest by NotasStressedDad 21 Jun 16

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