Me, anxiety & depression, and the cat

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I think feeling like this is perfectly natural

I have pets, too, am also an animal lover from way back. And I think it's normal to get easily attached and to feel that no one could give a pet the care that you could, especially one with issues or special needs. And now that the cat you've become attached to is no longer accessible to you, you're going to wonder and worry. I think that's perfectly natural.

I also follow dogs and cats in need in shelters online and I also worry and find it makes me anxious. I know I can only do so much, but that doesn't help my anxiety. I hadn't thought of it before, but I'm also OCD, so that may be a part of it. And the anxiety about what's going on in this country - and the world - right now certainly doesn't help.

Welcome back to DU, this place is a haven for so many of us right now. I've also been here for quite a few years, but was shut out after this site experienced an election day hack back in 2016 like so many were and EarlG helped me access my original account. If you'd like help with that, I'm sure he could help you as well. Hang in there and welcome back! You're in the right place...