The Emotional and Physical Tolls of Divorce

Prior to establishing Common Ground Divorce Services of Utah, David Musselman founded Utah’s first divorce mediation training facility. A pioneer in holistic divorce proceedings, mediator David Musselman is experienced in helping clients navigate the legal and personal challenges that arise during the separation process.

Divorce is one of the most emotionally fraught experiences an individual can endure. The combination of a relationship breakdown, lifestyle and financial changes, and strong negative emotions such as guilt, fear, or anxiety, can result in serious psychological or physical problems. Significant weight gain or loss, poor immune function, and cardiovascular issues may occur as a result of the extreme stress that can accompany divorce.

Some individuals may also experience an identity crisis as their role as a parent or partner is altered during the divorce. There is also some evidence that divorce can increase the likelihood of developing an eating disorder or addictive behavior. For these reasons, couples entering divorce proceedings are highly advised to seek professional counseling in addition to legal services.