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Can I have a pet even though I'm depressed?

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Raindrops

23/11/2022 at 00:55

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So I'm keen on watching animals on instagram. I don't have a pet but I really want one. I am worried that on my bad days I won't be able to take care of it. I can barely take care of my self on those days. But I also read that having an animal can help with feeling connected to something and give my life purpose. Does anyone here have a dog?

Let me know, I really want a dog...

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23/11/2022 at 23:52

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Hi @Raindrops

How are you today?

I think many of our Carenity members care for their family including family members and pets despite living with a chronic illness. I think ultimately the amount of responsibility pales in comparison to the happiness and love they receive in return. I will tag a few members who can share their experiences with pets and depression.

@Diamondartcrazy @gracielowe @Alllanm @Caroko @Aresole @TarynHelm @ruussbriss @Simran @CLOFLO @Trinak @wardf4 @Contessa @Jardin @Angie30 @Siobhanloui93 @Chan989 @Wordieboo @Katykat38 @Rf1974 @Josehc @Ajwilso @BakuBunny @Gemma-Louise @Chris5k @littlemisskitty @redgan @Helenmary @Leahladyhd @Mattcat @Farraghers

Do you own a pet? Does it help with your depression? Do you struggle to take care of them? What would you recommend?

Share your experiences with @Raindrops!

Take care,

Lizzi

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Can I have a pet even though I'm depressed? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-depression/can-i-have-a-pet-even-though-im-depressed-4883 2022-11-23 23:52:25

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24/11/2022 at 21:02

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My son suffered badly from depression and anxiety. I bought him a puppy. The puppy made him leave the house every day and gave him so much pleasure. That pup gave me eight extra years with my darling boy.

Can I have a pet even though I'm depressed? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-depression/can-i-have-a-pet-even-though-im-depressed-4883 2022-11-24 21:02:16

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jenlei14

16/07/2019 at 12:02

I take each day as it comes, try to have a focus for that day. Today is pretty good, but it gives me a nudge every now and again. H

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mr chipps

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23/08/2023 at 15:47

Lizzie when we loss loved ones some people are expecting to grieve in the same way with each bereavement, and are even more upset because they dont. this can be for many reasons, for example it could be the age of the loved one, how close you were to a certain person, how well they physically or emotionally knew a loved one. or lastly some of us may never have met a loved one for many reasons. or if physical events had taken place ,and a loved one could not be viewed by family and friends

this happened me was because, my son and i parted with bad blood between us, and when his baby daughter was born , and died age 50 minutes i was banned from attending her service or internment, her name was Rebecca Jade, but i called her Becky, and i bought her a small headstone and i go to her grave at least once a month with fresh flowers. i will always love my grandaughter, but possibly not as much as my Angel wife or son, who took his own life.?

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jenlei14

16/07/2019 at 12:02

I take each day as it comes, try to have a focus for that day. Today is pretty good, but it gives me a nudge every now and again. H

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