Anyone here ever suffered a miscarriage?

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Neish92
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I suffered a miscarriage over 6 months ago now and I am still struggling, 10th May was meant to be my due date and I feel like I’m sinking all over again.

People who got pregnant the same time as me are giving birth and so many others are announcing their pregnancies.

I go from angry, to breaking down, then pushing it to the back of my head like it never happened.

I had started counselling a few months ago but right now still only focusing on CBT.

When does it get better?
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Neish92
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Posted by brianafay

I haven’t personally but have had loved ones go through it so I know how painful it is

The only thing I can say is time does heal

You will always think about your baby and wonder what he/she would have been, but with time, it won’t be so painful

In the meantime cut yourself a break





I think because a lot of people nowadays are not very sympathetic or don’t get it, I just assume I should of gotten over it by now.

I’ll go easier on myself, and thank you for your kind words.
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Firstly, I am so sorry.

Yes, and no it doesn't go away. It does get easier to manage, lesser to some degrees. It can sometimes be easier to talk about but at times it can be so overwhelming to even touch that pain and seems easy to push it away but my biggest piece of advise is to not push it to the back. It's a loss and you need to grieve. Avoiding just compounds it {speaking from experience on this part). It's good you are seeking help.

Everyone handles things like this on a personal basis, and you are right in not everyone will understand. It's okay that they don't, just remember it's okay to feel what you feel. There is no timetable.
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Neish92
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Posted by AnotherTaurusGuyReturns

Sorry for your loss. Six months is no time at all, don’t give yourself a hard time about that. I had a work colleague whose partner had a miscarriage and he was on bereavement leave for a long time.

It’s comforting to know that my process isn’t out of the ordinary, I thought it was unnatural at one point.

My ex wasn’t there for me during the process or much after so I haven’t been able to share the experience with him, so interesting to know how it affects some men.

But thank you, I’ll give myself the necessary time I need.
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Neish92
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Posted by Alexina

Posted by Aniesha23

I suffered a miscarriage over 6 months ago now and I am still struggling, 10th May was meant to be my due date and I feel like I’m sinking all over again.

People who got pregnant the same time as me are giving birth and so many others are announcing their pregnancies.

I go from angry, to breaking down, then pushing it to the back of my head like it never happened.

I had started counselling a few months ago but right now still only focusing on CBT.

When does it get better?


I'm sorry for your loss 😢

I haven't personally experienced miscarriage but knew some people who did and the pain doesn't go easily away... Maybe never...

I'm clinically diagnosed with a mental illness so in a way, even if I didn't experience your exact circumstance, I can still somewhat empathize with your pain in terms of losing someone...

You see, the journey towards healing doesn't really have an exact timeframe when the pain would entirely go away... Just go along with your journey towards healing without a target date... Don't force it sis... Embrace your emotions even if they are overwhelming... It feels cathartic to release some of the pain inside... Therapy is a tremendous help for me because my clouded thoughts are being channeled into a more rational, realistic and healthy way of thinking that doesn't necessarily disconnect me from my emotions... If you feel that CBT is not working effectively, talk to your therapist about it and maybe he/she can organize a different therapeutic method for you...

Hang in there sis... Things will get better as long as you believe that there is still hope and light at the end of this dark tunnel...

👭👭👭

*hugs*
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Thank you for sharing your story and for your lovely words. Firstly I just want to applaud you for still striving to overcome your illness and not giving up, it takes a lot of guts and courage. And I am really glad the therapy is helping you.

As for myself, I’ve put in a request to have one to one talking therapy as I don’t think I am getting as much out of CBT.

I have a habit of surpressing my feelings and just overthinking but there’s a waiting list which is making me anxious.

I think holding on to hope is the only thing that’s getting me through, so I don’t intend to give that up but the feeling of the loss hits so hard at times.

I wish you well on your journey, don’t give up the fight sis 🙌🏾.
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Neish92
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Posted by justagirl

Firstly, I am so sorry.

Yes, and no it doesn't go away. It does get easier to manage, lesser to some degrees. It can sometimes be easier to talk about but at times it can be so overwhelming to even touch that pain and seems easy to push it away but my biggest piece of advise is to not push it to the back. It's a loss and you need to grieve. Avoiding just compounds it {speaking from experience on this part). It's good you are seeking help.

Everyone handles things like this on a personal basis, and you are right in not everyone will understand. It's okay that they don't, just remember it's okay to feel what you feel. There is no timetable.



Thank you hunni, I appreciate it 😘.

I don’t think I know how to articulate what I am thinking or feeling into words so I shy away from talking about it.

I’ve shared parts of my feelings with everyone but who I made a baby with so maybe that’s a factor.

I will try writing down my thoughts and feelings until they allow me to have one to one therapy sessions, hopefully by then i’ll find it easier.
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Neish92
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Posted by pisceswoman123

Not a miscarriage but a had a stillborn girl at 38 weeks.

Seeing people with their baby’s at the time you should have your one is a very difficult experience, but time cures all.

Just take a day at a time and know that everyone grieve different so theirs not right or wrong.

Take care

I am so sorry for your loss, and thank you much, I’ll be taking this on board.