Hi, I really needed to find a forum today, been having a lot of struggles of late, I have GAD and ocd. At the moment I am feeling really quite depressed and so low, my anxiety is almost unmanageable, I am seeing a therapist but don't take any medication which I have decided to look into the possibility of. The past couple of days has been really hard, we have just rescued this beautiful dog and he is amazing but my routine is just all over the place, I have never had a dog before and he has some issues, he is so sweet but I am terrified of letting him down, terrified of everything, keep getting really upset and I really don't know what to do. had an anxiety attack in bed the other day and I just can't relax. can't seem to get myself even a bit together.
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Cuchculan
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Welcome to the forum. You are never alone here. We all suffer from something or other. Dogs. Love them. But they can be a lot of hard work. You are used to your set daily ways and the dog now has to come into all of that. Case of how do you find time for the dog? The animal will have to adjust. As you get used to the dog, the dog will also be getting used to you. Been depressed you may not feel like having a dog needing attention at times. But the dog might actually help with your depression. Just try not get annoyed with the dog. It will settle down after some time in your home. Things will then be a whole lot easier. You will have a new best friend who will show you some love as only a dog can.
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Hello and welcome. Congrats on your new doggie. I feel that you will find that the dog is a great comfort to you. You can't really let a dog down so long as you feed them, give them love and shelter. I'm sure you'll do fine. It's good to have you and I hope you find support here.
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When my depression was bad, my dog was wonderful. She knew I needed someone to sit with me, and I could pet her and look in her eyes. The trust there reminded me of my own worth, and settled me some. Welcome to the forums, Violet!
He is an angel, and very adorable. He's probably having the best time he's ever had. I think its just hard because my ocd etc has been quite bad recently and feeling so down, I just feel a bit all over the place, had really bad anxiety the first night he was here, he can't really be left at the minute and my partner has been working in the day. I was able to get to the gym last night which is my happy place so I think that has helped, just need to figure out a new routine I guess but that is the challenge. Thank you all for your lovely comments, I really appreciate it.