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Surviving the Legal Shuffle

Going through legal issues in or out of court can be emotionally and mentally draining, not to mention stressful. Here are a few things you can do on your end to get through the stress and anxiety you may feel as a result of these issues.

  1. When you have an appointment with your attorney or are going to court, eat lightly. A cup of coffee with a bowl of oatmeal or cereal, strawberries or blueberries for breakfast and a salad for lunch is just enough. This helps with keeping alert and clear minded.

  2. Family therapy and/or individual counseling is a great avenue to pursue. The importance of therapy/counseling is learning the tools to use to deal with stress. Sometimes the therapist/counselor suggests different ways to eliminate or deal with stress that you may not have thought about. One of the best resources to find a professional to help you deal with stress is through BuildingBridgesMedia.com located in Media. This organization offers a host of psychologists who can help with most if not all of your needs to survive the legal shuffle.

  3. At least five days before an appointment with your attorney, prepare a list of questions you might have and then bring it to the meeting. As your appointment progresses you will probably hear answers to many of your questions. Toward the latter part of your meeting, ask for time to check your list for any questions that might not have been answered yet.

  4. Massage therapy, chiropractic care and/or a reflexologist are also good avenues to pursue to handle the stress as a result of legal issues. Look up each of these disciplines to see what they are about, how they can help you and if you have these options in your area. Ask your primary care physician about these options as well, and ask for their opinion regarding what would best suit you.

The bottom line is that it is very important to take care of yourself and your health in order to survive the stressors of legal issues. So be sure to carve out some time in your schedule for you.


About The Author

Family Law Trial Attorney
Deborah M. Truscello, Esq.
Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello
610-892-4940

Deborah M. Truscello, founding attorney of the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello, has the compassion and sincerity to truly care about your situation, and the knowledge and experience to help you. Since earning admittance to practice law in Pennsylvania in 1988, Deborah has served as a clerk, civil defense litigator, plaintiffs’ civil litigator, Magisterial District Judge and solo legal practitioner. Serving clients from our Media, PA, law office, attorney Truscello has more than 32 years of legal experience and a firm commitment to working with you in your case. She also has attorneys available for cases involving criminal defense, wills and estates, social security disability, real estate, orphan’s court and the elderly.

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