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[nicros]

Thanks Karen, I have 2 really supportive friends but one HSS gone back to work an unfortunately the other one has a seriously I'll daughter ATM so I don't get to see her much now. We speak on the phone everyday but as she spends most of her time at the hospital I don't get to see her everyday like we used to. Have really missed the company as we kept each other going. My dogs are great company though and I take them out for hours which helps. Just find I have some days where I feel very isolated so rely on this site a lot thanks for your reply, hope you cope OK too x

[CLKD]

Tell us more about your dogs?

[Suzyq]

Hi mama karen I second the exercise thing. When I was at my worst with anxiety, I would go to the gym every single day - it was exhausting! Since I started hrt though my anxiety has massively reduced, so maybe getting the right dose is key! I also have lorazepam which I now rarely use, but it's a godsend for those really bad days....

[CLKD]

Suzyq I think that's what I take on an emergency basis - wouldn't survive without and knowing I have it to hand 

[Suzyq]

I agree clkd. Just knowing you have it is enough that you don't have to take it!! Like a comfort blanket. Worst thing is at I had it for 4 months before I dared take 1 - after I took my first one I was like 'wow' I feel completely normal! Have only had 5 in total in a year so no worries about addiction!

[nicros]

Thanks for your replies x. Well I have 2 dogs both lurchers, Jess is 7 had her from a pup and Ollie is 3 and a rescue with lots of issues due to being beaten and attacked by other dogs on the streets where he was found. That are great company and have a good hours run in the field near us every morning then a couple of shorter walks later. They sleep in between and are quite lazy. I also walk another rescue and I'm trying to build this up to make some money. Don't know how I would manage without them, well off to walk my friends dog now wrapping up well as its  -1 up here in the north east.x

[CLKD]

I fancy a pair of lurchers (don't tell DH  ) ....... but not in our camper van on a muddy day 

[nicros]

Yes I spend most of my time mopping up ATM, if only I could get them to wear doggie wellies lol x

[CLKD]

What about a doggy bag which zips up, they shake the mud off - apparently 

[nicros]

Good idea lol 

[CLKD]

I don't think our spaniel would have liked it much but they can be found in pet stores or make your own?

[nicros]

Ollie might wear them but Jess won't let me near her feet so not so sure it would work.

[Maryjane]

My dog goes out in a  illuminous(sp) bright pink dog jumper with a pink colour, poor dog is a boy. I would be lost without my dogs as they make me get up and go out, twice a day whatever the weather. They don't argue and always agree with what I say.


Until March last year I had a horses for ten years, the last one was PTS so that life style stopped abruptly as that was a great mood lifter, but it was financially draining so I have given up for good.

[mamakaren]

It's amazing what pets can do to improve out overall moods and piece of mind! I couldn't live without mine! 

[nicros]

My dogs are much more polite and better behaved than my OH and kids.x