It is very important that you take care of yourself during the stressful times before, during and after a divorce. Make sure that you are eating right. I know that often times when we are depressed, we don't feel like eating. It's important that you keep up your stregnth, eat whether you feel like it or not.
Surround yourself with a group of friends and family that love you to confide in. If there isn't anyone you feel comfortable talking to, or the people that you are looking to for support are not helping you in the way you need, consider getting some professional help. Seek a counselor through your insurance provider or through your church community. Do not give in to the urge to talk to your children about how you are feeling. Although this may help you with how you are feeling, it may be harmful to your child's well-being.
Stress can be both physically and mentally destructive. Manage your stress at this time by doing things that reduce your stress like meditation, deep breathing, drawing, journaling, listening to music or exercise. Find what works for you. Consider including your children when you are engaging in stress management activities, they're experiencing stress too.
Laughter is the best stress reducer. Because of the way that our brains work, it doesn't matter whether we are truly laughing or just faking it, the result is the same. I suggest that you look in the mirror and "pretend" laugh for one minute. The funny thing about pretend laughing in the mirror is that it typically ends in real laughter.
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