Hello all,
I just want to thank everyone who responded to this post. You all have been such a great help/encouragement to me.
I was devastated while my girl was gone and your kind words helped me.
I am going to give you an update and ask for you support again.
Mishi is still home, she is adjusting and so is her sister.
But I am still having a really hard time.
Most mornings I wake up with anxiety attacks.
She has been home for more than 3 weeks now, and I am still having a LOT of anxiety.
Like, dehabilitating anxiety. It lasts for hours almost every morning, I can't seem to bring myself out of it.
I am frustrated because to me it seems illogical, why am I still having panic/anxiety attacks even though Mishi is home and healthy?
Does anyone have experience with a similar situation? Am I going crazy? I just want these feelings to go away. I don't know why I'm feeling this way when I should be grateful that Mishi is home.
I am returning the Whistle 3, as it is too big for my little 8.5lb girl and was giving me false alerts that she had left the 'safe area' because my 'safe area' was too small.
I bought a Tile (Keychain-type tracker) that uses Bluetooth (people use it on their keys, wallets, etc) and I've found that it is a much more reliable option for my situation, and a smaller and lighter device for my little girl.
I also have a harness coming (the Come with Me Kitty). She is still a flight risk and I'm hoping that this Will appease her desire to go outside.
I just want to feel normal again.
I never had this much anxiety before she escaped.
I do have plans to see a doctor on Wednesday to discuss my anxiety, and I'm going to find a counselor or therapist to help me get through this.
Any kind words are much appreciated
You all have been such a help and I appreciate all of you crazy cat people 😻😻