Here are the five top stressors in life, along with a few tips to deal with them.
These might include confusion, shock, sadness, numbness, anger, and even guilt.
All of these feelings are valid.
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Healing and its timetable differ from person to person, but these strategies can help.
Divorce or Separation
Divorce or separation from a spouse can cause major stress.
You might even feelanticipatory griefanxiety at just the thought of such a huge change.
Job Loss
Losing your job can causeshame,grief, disappointment, guilt, and self-defeating thoughts.
In addition to the negative impact on your self-esteem, you have toworry about your financesand a new job.
Here’s how tocope with job loss:
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