I am in a major depression agan. I NEED to go back into the hospital for a while..This is the problem..I have a chi and I can't leave him alone. My mother refuses to watch him because has "new carpet". I have no friends who want to help me out. I can't just leave him alone for 2 weeks without supervision. Someone needs to let him outside and play with him. There is a pet sitter place here to leave him but it's 20.00 day..I am disability I can't pay $140.00 for it. I may be in the hospital 3 weeks. I don't know what to do. I am not any good to him the way I am (sleeping all the time and crying non stop. Please don't give me any pray about it answers or cheer up things will be better. That doesn't help someone who is suicidal and depressed. I am seeing a therapist but I need in patient. Please NO SMART answers. I am very fragile right now. Only people in this situation answer please. If I don't get help, I will die.
2006-11-15 15:57:56 · 17 answers · asked by chilover 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am NOT giving up my dog permanately. I do have a doctor and we agree this is the best thing to go inpatient until I feel better. I asked you NOT to give me BIble verses to read or anything like that. I am a Christian and I already know that.
2006-11-15 16:33:00 · update #1
my therapists is aware of my situation and doesn't have an answer. I don't even make enough money os soc. sec. disabilty to pay my bills...I don't have extra money for message therapy or anything like that. I live in a SMALL town and the animal shelters are full 99% of the time.
2006-11-15 16:39:36 · update #2
I assume you have a Psychiatrist.
This is only adding to your disorder - the stress. Ask him/her for help. There ARE people and/or places who will take animals for a "vacation."
Do NOT avoid getting the help YOU need because of this. As you said - you're no good to your pet (what's a chi?) in your condition. What would happen if you were not here to be with him?
Also - Hospital social worker should be able to help. There are a lot of good people out there who would take him for awhile for little if any cost.
Do you have a Social Worker with Adult Protective or Social Services? Someone will help!! First - you must help yourself!!
2006-11-15 16:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
O.k., I have been in your shoes with the whole depression issue. I was not near as bad as you are though. I actually have just weaned off my meds this past week...this is my first week without them at all, & I was on 5 to 6 different kinds throughout a period of 3 to 4 years. I went to therapy & did all that like I was supposed to, & it did help, BUT, the BEST therapy I ever could have gotten myself was my 2 dogs. I don't know if you have ever heard of the breed Weimaraner, but that is what I have. I have a male & a female & let me tell you, I have read tons of different articles & have watched different shows on how having a pet is sometimes the best therapy for people who suffer with depression, & it is the truth!! If you are half as attached to your pet as I am to my two dogs, you need to seriously talk with your Dr. & the hospital that you will be admitted in to & explain to them the situation & I cannot hardly imagine them telling a patient that they can't have their pet who plays just as big of a role in helping them get better than anyone or anything else does. If it were me in your shoes, I'd be taking my pet with me!! They have emotions too, & I cannot express enough how much I love my dogs & appreciate them for helping me so tremendously in my battle with depression. Good luck & I hope your situation works out for you. Remember, your pet loves you unconditionally, no matter what & that's sometimes hard to find in this world ~ don't give that up!! :)
2006-11-16 02:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by tlcss06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. I know the havoc depression can wreak in a person's life.
Are there any teenagers that live near you? Maybe you can offer to pay (something more affordable) one of them to pet sit.
Is there a local church nearby? Maybe someone there would be wlilling to take care of him.
Contact your local SPCA or vet's office. They may have ideas.
I hope you will find a solution very soon. Hang in there! Above all, get help. Have you told your doctor about your dilemma?
What about starting with outpatient therapy until you find a place for your chi? I know its usually the other way around, but maybe if you could be at the hosp. during the day, the nights will be more tolerable.
2006-11-16 00:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all. I can emphathize with the depression. I've been there and I agree that corny clichets are not what you want or need right now. As for your pet problem. I'd check out the local animal shelters or vets. I know when we board my dog at the Vet it's like $7 per day which might be more affordable and if they cant take care of your pet, they might know someone who could. Good luck!
2006-11-16 00:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Laura B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
whats a chi? if its a dog, you can bring him to an animal shelter and ask if they will hold him for you for a little while. If you explain that you need to go in for "surgery" and have noone to care for him and can't afford a pet sitter, they will probably help you out. its worth a shot. or do you have someone that will stop by and make sure that he is let out and taken care of if you leave him home. I know your mom won't allow him at her place but what about her coming over to your place to let him out and make sure he has food and all that.. what about a neighbor? if you have a neighbor that you trust thats always an option. its not too out of the way.
2006-11-16 00:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by Dot9330 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't know anyone who might pet sit for a couple of weeks?
Call you local ASPCA and ask if they have any volunteers they use for foster care who might be willing to help you out while you are in the hospital. These are usually caring people who would not want an animal to be neglected just because you need a time to get yourself taken care of. Give them a call.
2006-11-16 00:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by together420yrs 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all you are doing the right thing by asking for help and realizing you need to see a Dr and go to the hospital. Do you have a local SPCA
(The Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals) or ASPCA in your town or nearby? I know they are common in most states. They are a no kill shelter and they will hold your animal for 30 days before putting it up for adoption... in most cases. This is your best bet and your animals best chance for a safe and loving environment. He will be provided shelter, food and medical care if needed. They will NOT kill your pet like most shelters.
Try to look them up in your phone book or go to www.aspca.org or www.spca.com
2006-11-16 00:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by i'm just a girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fisrt of all I would like to say Im sorry you are sick. I know what you are going thru as I have problems myself and am seeking answers that dont seem to be there.
to answer your question....perhaps a teenager that you know in your area that you trust...maybe they would be willing to take your pet in and take care of it for a small fee. You also mentioned that you are a christian lady...do you go to church? maybe a youth at your church or someone else there might help you
good luck and I hope you feel better soon.
2006-11-16 04:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by jen_kattner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So there is NO one else? No friends in another area? No family in another area? Is the new carpet throughout the house? Is there not like a bathroom or tiled room it could stay in? What about a garage? Can anyone afford a cage? Could the dog be shared? Like someone takes it for a few days, and then someone else takes it for a few days?
2006-11-16 01:05:22 · answer #9 · answered by Dwayne 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that the old in nursing homes have been given pets to aid in healthy living. Ask you doctor to do the same for the mentally ill. When at the hospital find a patient going home who will be very lonely.
2006-11-16 00:34:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋