Divorced a few months ago. Trying to stay positive but it's tough most days. I'm seeing a counselor and not in crisis or anything, just kind of swimming through mud to make an analogy.
People say stay busy but I find myself dreading social functions. The pressure to put on a happy face.
One thing is teasing or bringing up embarrassing memories isn't really my kind of humor but I usually just play along to be polite. But when I'm depressed this triggers anger and I'm worried about snapping at someone. They probably meant well even if the joke was lame lol
Another think is platitudes "it's for the best" it's not for the best - I thought we could work it out and didn't want to divorce lol
Or unsolicited advice "you should start (XYZ hobby the person is into but I have zero interest in)" then getting mad if I don't take their advice
I guess being completely isolated is not the answer but how do you manage this?