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Dr. Philgood

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anyone like to tell any experiences with animals? my lil fella is keepin me alive right now... couldnt do it without him.:)
 
Hi Dr. P, welcome to Bluellight.

Pets are amazing to have around you when depressed. Sometimes it can feel like they're the only thing that really loves you for you and they can't judge.

I know I've had many moments curled up in a ball crying my eyes out and cuddling up to my cats. I can honestly say that my pets have saved my life many times, just by showing affection when I needed it most.
 
My cat saved my life and I saved hers. I know it sounds a bit strange to people that might not get it, but we have an understanding of each other that goes way beyond any bond I've ever had with anyone else, animal or human. She knows just when I need her and will come and snuggle and it doesn't matter how down I'm feeling, she always puts a smile on my face by being just who she is. I love her way more than words could ever ever say. <3
 
I love animals, too much. So much in fact I can't have them. I grew up with pets and lost many in violent ways to bad luck and other factors. I just can't go through it again now. I've loved every pet I've ever had, but I'm not strong enough to take care of them.

I've lost probably at least 10 animals growing up, as much as I loved them, I'm not strong enough to keep doing it anymore.
 
I have had both cats and dogs. And other assortments of animals. Right now I'm a dog man. When ever I have been feeling sick in the past its like he knows and comes to chill. Fucking awesome. I look after my Bro's dog(s) sometimes too, they are great.
 
I don't think I could've gone through my depression last year without my guinea pig =D it's awesome to have 'someone' who's always going to be happy and excited to see you no matter what. And a little furry and comfy thing to cuddle with. I couldn't bring him to uni with me though, really miss him :(
 
Pagey said:
I don't think I could've gone through my depression last year without my guinea pig =D it's awesome to have 'someone' who's always going to be happy and excited to see you no matter what. And a little furry and comfy thing to cuddle with. I couldn't bring him to uni with me though, really miss him :(
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That's funny you say that Pagey. I was seeing a girl at the Uni apartments, accommodation that had a strict "no animal" rule. It was a girl only apartment with 6 rooms. They had guinea pigs living on their balcony. I constructed a little house for them out of random materials and the two little guinea pigs loved it, it was split level and had ramps, hay, insulation (so they wouldn't get cold in winter). It was one of my finer moments for consciousness as a whole :D

When ever they had inspection the guinea pigs had to go on holiday to someone else's apartment ;)
 
My cats are amazing. They've also kept me alive.

It's something about their loyalty, snugglines, and cute behavior that makes them therapeutic.

A quote I like about animals is: "Who rescued who?"

<3
 
aussie101 said:
That's funny you say that Pagey. I was seeing a girl at the Uni apartments, accommodation that had a strict "no animal" rule. It was a girl only apartment with 6 rooms. They had guinea pigs living on their balcony. I constructed a little house for them out of random materials and the two little guinea pigs loved it, it was split level and had ramps, hay, insulation (so they wouldn't get cold in winter). It was one of my finer moments for consciousness as a whole :D

When ever they had inspection the guinea pigs had to go on holiday to someone else's apartment ;)
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Omg that sounds absolutely adorable :D I love those little things so much. I wish I could've smuggled mine in but unfortunately that owuld have also meant moving him to another country and tbh he probably couldn't have handled the stress (a few months ago he actually got some sort of stomach thing apparently caused by the stress of being taken to the vet the day before for a check-up, the irony...he's not a very sturdy guy. All better now though)
 
my animals kept me alive and protected me from myself so many times. they loved me no matter what and could just sense what I needed.
I don't have them anymore and it really affects me. :( But even looking at pictures of cute animals on tumblr helps cheer me up, and this summer I want to volunteer at the humane society.

I can't wait to have animals again though. They're the best. <3
 
I think a number of studies have actually shown that as a whole, people who own pets are less depressed than people who don't.
 
^Pictures of cute animals help me too. If I catch myself beginning to feel down, I can sometimes prevent a full-blown depressed state by seeking out the cutest animal pics I can find. <3
 
aussie101 said:
That's funny you say that Pagey. I was seeing a girl at the Uni apartments, accommodation that had a strict "no animal" rule. It was a girl only apartment with 6 rooms. They had guinea pigs living on their balcony. I constructed a little house for them out of random materials and the two little guinea pigs loved it, it was split level and had ramps, hay, insulation (so they wouldn't get cold in winter). It was one of my finer moments for consciousness as a whole :D

When ever they had inspection the guinea pigs had to go on holiday to someone else's apartment ;)
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My ex and I did a similar thing with her rats and my cat. We were living in an apartment that didn't allow pets and whenever there was an inspection we had to put the rats in the closet and the cat in the car (because she wouldn't stay quiet) while the real estate agent was there.
 
spork said:
^Pictures of cute animals help me too. If I catch myself beginning to feel down, I can sometimes prevent a full-blown depressed state by seeking out the cutest animal pics I can find. <3
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too right! my grandmama once said to me; "never trust a man who doesnt like dogs-or vice/versa". i mean, come on... 'a mans best friend' ?!
 
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