Beyond the gossip
of Demi Moore's hospitalization, just two months after announcing her split from husband Ashton
Kutcher, is the glaring
reminder: divorce can make you sick. "Because of the stresses in her
life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall
health," said Moore's rep in a statement earlier this week. Flurries of unconfirmed reports
suggest her "exhaustion" is code for substance abuse and
malnourishment. Eating disorders, a late-night 911 calls, a seizure, a nitrous oxide
binge, are the whispers around the web.
One 2006 study found
that middle-aged women, in particular, are at a greater risk of
cardiovascular disease than married women of the same age. Cancer and
mobility issues have also been linked to the after-effects of a long-term
romantic separation. But in the initial days and months after a divorce,
the mental health risks are most threatening.
A painful split is also grounds for a relapse
of bad habits. Eating disorders, long-under control, may resurface in times
of stress. Most notable,
substance abuse is found in higher rates for women during a divorce
than men, according to a WHO World Mental Health study.
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VOCABULARY
1.
Split (verb) - end relationship , they end a marriage or relationship with
each other
Example: The
band split two years ago.
2. Glaring (adj.) - very bad and
very noticeable [= obvious]
Example: a
glaring example of political
corruption
3. Exhaustion (noun)
– extreme
tiredness
Example: He
collapsed with exhaustion.
4. Flurries (noun) - a brief period of excitement or activity
Example: The incident could create a flurry
of interest in safety issues.
5. Seizure (noun) - a sudden
condition in which someone cannot control the movements of their body, which
continues for a short time
Example: He had an epileptic seizure
6. Threatening
(adj.) - to be something that is likely to cause harm to (someone or
something)
Example: a threatening comment
7. Relapse (noun) - when someone
becomes ill again after having seemed to improve:
Example: She had a relapse and died soon after.
8. Notable(adj.) - important,
interesting, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed or mentioned
Example: A notable feature of the church is its
unusual bell tower.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. What makes a happy
marriage?
2. What are some
reasons why people get divorced?
3. What do you think
about the people to get divorced?
4. What are some dating
and marriage customs in your country?
5. Talk about divorced
in your country.
