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2naSalit

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8. The fear of...

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 02:48 PM

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Falling into deep depression is one of the reasons I have not had another pet since the last one disappeared in 2003. I went into a tailspin, she was my ONLY close living thing at the time and it broke me.

Losing a pet is often worse than losing a person, if you can find a therapist it would probably be good for you. The not knowing part is the depression trying to lead you away from getting help. Try one or two of them and see if the fear of their age is for real a thing to fear.

We're all here for you so take some solace in that!

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This is so bad. [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP

Venting is good Lucky...it's a release... MiHale Yesterday #1

It's definitely normal to feel intense grief, especially now biophile Yesterday #2

Venting is healthy. 🫂 hugs. Srkdqltr Yesterday #3

When/if you feel able, might it help to volunteer at a shelter? 3catwoman3 Yesterday #4

These are tough times to live through now, Hey Joe Yesterday #5

❣️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #6

I'd Adopt justaprogressive Yesterday #7

The fear of... 2naSalit Yesterday #8

This. PittBlue Yesterday #9

I've had dozens SuzyandPuffpuff Yesterday #10

It's called trauma, Lucky Niagara Yesterday #11

I do hope it gets easier for you. Grief is mysterious; there is no "normal". LoisB Yesterday #12

Losing our beloved pets is up there with the worst things that ever happens to people commonly AZJonnie Yesterday #13

i am so sorry for your loss. cksmithy Yesterday #14

When my heart dog, Alex the most handsome prince of north Columbus passed, it was in the era of yahoo groups irisblue Yesterday #15

I am so sorry for your loss. Susan Calvin Yesterday #16

Maybe go spend some time with an understanding friend who owns a dog? FakeNoose Yesterday #17

So sorry for your pain Tree Lady 23 hrs ago #18

I don't know your age or your location, but I wonder if... 1WorldHope 23 hrs ago #19

That's a lot of people (in my book dogs, cats, etc. are people too) blue_jay 23 hrs ago #20

Nothing not normal here. You have to feel the grief to get through it. Tears cleanse. PatrickforB 23 hrs ago #21

Your vessel will see you through this turbulence and any storms arising LuvLoogie 22 hrs ago #22

Would your vet be able to recommend a therapist? Marthe48 22 hrs ago #23

My mother died 22 years ago at 86, tired of being ill and ready to go. My poodle Ally, at nine, wasn't ready to go. Bumbles 21 hrs ago #24