The Stress of Life Transitions
“Why do I feel so depressed after having my baby?”
“Aren’t I supposed to be happy?” This is the question you keep asking yourself after your world has been turned upside down by the birth of your child.
Now, your life is unrecognizable, and you don’t even feel like the same person you were.
The life you had before the baby is gone, and you will never be the same.
Your emotions ride a roller coaster up and down daily. Sleep-deprived, you function on autopilot, hoping to get through the day.
Your 18-year-old is legally an adult but still at home.
He is still living under your roof, depending on your support.
How do you balance discipline and instruct your kids while allowing them to become more independent as they grow up?
There is no easy answer. The issue is tricky.
Your daughter won’t let you see your grandchild.
She has cut you off but fails to provide an apparent reason.
You feel helpless and confused.
“What have I done?”
Your kids and their wives don’t get along.
As a result, the family can’t ever be together. “Something in our relationships is broken – but what?”
Once joyful, holidays are painful and lonely.
You can’t hide the brokenness in the family.
A bull in a Chinese shop best describes your daughter-in-law in the family.
When she came into the family, she became a disruptive presence.
So, how do you get along? How do you keep the peace?
You want to see the grandkids and preserve your relationship with your son.
You will never be good enough for your mother-in-law.
“Doesn’t she understand that I am doing my best?”
This constant tension causes you to walk on pins and needles in her presence.
Getting older is stressful.
Fewer and fewer of your friends are still living.
You feel limited by the aches and pains in your body. Life seems to pass you by, and you fear losing your vitality.
Aging makes you feel isolated and alone. Society dismisses the elderly.
“Who will help me?”
Don’t deal with these issues alone.
Transitions are a part of life – some are good and some bad. Coping with those transitions can be challenging, and there is no reason to do this without somebody by your side.
Life is constantly moving and changing, and dealing with those changes can be exhausting. You just figured out the last challenge and a new one presents itself.
As your therapist, I will walk you through the muddy waters of life’s transitions. Together, we will explore the cause of your emotional upheaval from the change or changes you are experiencing. I will support you emotionally and provide tools that you can use to help you navigate the changes you face.
Our work together will help you face life’s challenges with grace and poise – confidently and flexibly. All it takes is contacting me today. Let’s do this!
