Hi,
I am 48 years old and have been feeling so depressed lately. I was on Facebook and a dog called Willow had gone missing. It was eventually found.....dead and dumped in a field with one paw cut off and her chip had been removed. I cannot stop thinking about this poor dog and the pain it must have suffered in the hands of these evil people who have not yet been found. I have 3 dogs of my own and 5 cats, I idolise them and all animals, but as Ive got older I find that I hate most people as I just don't trust them. People are cruel and will just kill for the sake of killing, not just animals, but humans also. I do have friends who are much like me and love their pets, but I am the only one who gets really upset over things. I cry at work, anywhere as I find life unbearable at times because of the world we live in, it's cruel. I cannot stop thinking about poor Willow and the christmas she won't have with her loving owners.
I have been on anti-depressents for many years, but I still get so low and depressed.
Is it just me or are there other people out there who suffer like this?
Hello trudy
I feel the same when I read or hear news like this I break down and cry I'm on amitriptyline only a very low dose it's not for depression I take it for pain
I'm a pet owner my dog means the world to me he's also my best friend I have more love for him then humans people are cruel always have bee and always will be seeing wars, murder, acts of cruelty day after day I can't block it out people are evil
Hi Trudy.....You're not alone.I too have dogs,two and they are my life.Poor Willow...I sometimes think most,not all,humans are a disgrace.I have found that we known when I fixate on something as tragic as Willow,it's because I am feeling so blue inside that something like this makes my sadness tangible.It is a very cruel world...But I have to remind myself that there are a few good souls on this planet and Kalil Gibran had a wonderful saying:One Joy dispels a Hundred Sorrows.Try not to focus on Willow if possible,because it is distressing.Poor little Angel,I've known 2 dogs with that name.
Christmas is a very difficult time of year,most especially for us folk who suffer from depression.Buttry holding on to the good stuff.Your gorgeous animals....Aren't we privileged in having them?!!Take care,Sally x
Many thanks for your reply Marshall71. I am on Mirtazapine Tablets 15mg. I have only been on these for about 6 months (Sertraline before that) as I was having trouble sleeping, I just can't switch my brain off at night. These tablets are really good for making me go to sleep, but they don't seem to help so much with the depression, it's difficult to tell to be honest.
Yes, we live in a cruel world with evil people in it. When my time is up I shall be pleased to leave it and not be in this pain anymore.
Many thanks for your reply Sally. It's so nice to be able to speak to someone who you have never met to be able to let things out to. I can't talk to my friends as they are strong characters and don't let things get to them.
I like that saying "One Joy dispels a hundred sorrows", I just wish there were more joys in this world instead of sorrows. I agree there are some good people on this planet, but It's like your being brainwashed as all you hear about are all the sad/bad things, no wonder there are so many people depressed.
The story of Willow has really made an impact on me and I can't stop thinking of her suffering. I also get upset over puppy farms and the way in general people mistreat these poor innocent animals. I wish there was a cure for this, but I know there isn't. I just have to focus on my animals and give them as much love as I can. I wish everyone else felt like we do about our pets.
Many thanks again Sally. Have a lovely christmas & new year.
Trudy x
There are some very cruel people out there who inflict pain on people and animals.
It is distressing just reading your comment Trudy
You are certainly not alone with your thoughts
Thanks David.
Things effect people in different ways, I guess. Anything to do with animals or young children upsets me terribly. It's nice to know I'm not alone.
I think everyone inside thinks this its more the coping mechanism we all use to handle such sad and harrowing days.
Depression is such a harsh thing that the coping mechanism are near enough severed, so the body react as perhaps it really should do.
You are not alone at all Trudy......
Its good most of us are upset by such things isnt it ?