Careful if you have attraction to a new female friend, it's tempting to cut the healing part no skip into new R.
Very tempting and creates real difficulties further on. You know not to be attracted as an OM?
From reading your posts I think you are ok, this is part of the Kubler Ross cycle of grief. The stage following denial, and I sense anxiety as much as depression.
The sleep problem is universal and sadly it can get worse before it gets better. I track my sleep using my fitbit and at one stage averaged 1 HR 50 mins per night. My tribe still order me to sleep. And I often post in the middle of the night. Generally I am Ok if fall asleep. Recently I fall asleep and have early waking.
Great news you recognise the help IC can give. Essential at this part of the process. Keep posting Cheesyt you describe your sitch beautifully and write so well.
Everything is on track for healing, and the first Xmas is the toughest.
BiG hugs
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Freedom is just another word for nothing left to loose. V 64, WAW