There are deffinatly days for me where I feel so alone, like I am falling into a deep hole. It may be getting more intense because of the holiday season. If it gets to be too much I think you might want to go see your doctor.

And your due date is very soon right?

I've felt this way. It's not only you. For me the only thing that was able to save me was praying and worshiping God. That's the only way I made it through. It's not a religous thing, I just think for me I needed to be closer to God, because nothing or no on else was able to help me. I went to the doctor, I stayed on the phones with friends and other people who've been through this and nothing calmed me in my spirit but God's presence. I will keep you in my prayers. I also agree because your due date is coming the same day as mine that we will feel this way. Pray and have faith.

Your impending due date isn't helping but I think with the holidays coming up, it's harder for just about anyone. I know that my grief ripped my world to shreds about this time last year. My duaghter died 1July06 and I had delayed onset grief. But once it hit, it was terrible. I wasn't depressed (or at least I don't believe I was) I just didn't know to expect that kind of grief. I had also moved to a new community where no one knew about my daughter so I didn't have people to talk with. Once I did, it helped immensely. Also just getting through the holidays made me feel better.

In the end, I think the holidays make it that much harder to deal with our grief. We're supposed to be cheerful/thankful at this time and it's incredibly hard to be that when all we want is our children in our arms. Keep talking to that therapist, I am sure that will help. Do what you need to for the next two months to take care of you. Don't feel like doing something, then don't.

Also remember that grief can come in waves. So where you felt like it was getting better, you had gotten through that wave. Now a new one is rolling in. Take it moment by moment if you have to. Hugs.

I lost my son 4 months ago. And I actually have been feeling worse lately. Isolation is a great way to put it. It feels like people are moving on around you, and you are still stuck. I believe that everything has to get worse before it can get better.
The grieving process is long and hard. It is filled with going forward, falling down, and picking yourself back up. Like climbing a big mountain. Trust me, I know where you are coming from.
Your therapist is right. It is normal at this stage.
And everyone else is also right. The holidays DO NOT help. As well as your approaching due date. BIG HUGS!

I lost my daughter - she was s/b on Aug. 2. I know exactly what you mean about isolation. A friend asked me the other day if it was better than her being born alive. I tried to describe my pain.....nobody else mourns her loss the way I do as they didn't get to know her - therefore I mourn alone. My husband is great - but he didn't feel her kick, he didn't feel her move. Nobody knew her - but me. I feel like I am still grieving alone. My husband tries - but he is a guy and sometimes guys just don't get it. I feel so alone as isolated as well.