Simple Ways to Prioritize Your Physical Wellness When You’re Divorcing a Narcissist
Your physical wellness is extremely important when you’re up against a narcissist in a child custody battle.
A high conflict custody battle can be overwhelming in every single way - and often, our physical health takes a massive hit.
Prioritizing your physical wellness is an absolute must.
Take Simple Steps to Prioritize your Physical Wellness When You’re Divorcing a Narcissist
Our appetites, sleep schedules, and even the way we hydrate our bodies seem to change rapidly when we face the stress of a high conflict custody case. Simple tips to help develop habits for health can include:
Setting timers to remind you to drink water
Very simple meal prep on Sundays so that you have easy access to at least one full meal a day
Setting daily alarms to eat at specific intervals
Alleviating the stress around sleep and committing to lying down and resting for a set amount of time each night
Taking a multivitamin daily
Putting medications and vitamins in an easy-to-see area so that you remember to take them
Asking a trusted family or friend to support you as an accountability partner in your health commitments
Visit Your Doctor for Serious Health Concerns
Often, we feel so overwhelmed and busy that scheduling a doctor visit seems like a laughable luxury.
However, remember that this kind of stress can be debilitating to the physical body and survivors of narcissistic abuse may have higher rates of autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses.
So if you are concerned about your health, please make sure that you schedule a visit with your doctor.
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The fine print: I am not qualified to give you (or anyone) legal advice, I recommend consulting with your attorney. Your attorney is your voice and your advocate in the family court system.
About me: My name is Tina Swithin. I am a survivor and I am a mom who "gets it.” While acting as my own attorney, I successfully protected my children in a system that is best described as “inhumane,” I am a blogger, a divorce coach and a fierce advocate for reform in the family court system. You can read more about me here.
