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I have some self-car/empowerment cards that I bought a long time ago and I never look at them. While I was cleaning out my nightstand this morning, I saw them and decided to pull one out. It always seems so cliche to say, "Focus on the positive!" But this also reminds me to "push negativity aside." That really is the first step, isn't it? With a busy day still ahead, I REALLY don't want my depression and anxiety to pull me down.

I am getting a cat tomorrow. I haven't had a cat in about eight years due to a very rambunctious Beagle. But I finally decided it's time. It will be a tough, arduous, and likely somewhat long, acclimation process, but I have missed having a cat so much and I want to give it a try.

Today is about getting my house ready for "Chester." I don't want it to be about my son's refusal to help clean, my mother's frantic call this morning about an innocent Facebook post, or even about the anxiety of the overwhelming task I have in just cleaning my office, not to mention the rest of the house (have to kitty-proof it). And I certainly don't want it to be about my inner-critic telling me that I'm already off my time schedule and, hence, I am a failure.

I want today to be about excitement. About love. Depression be damned. I want to be happy and feel good about my decision. I want to feel so good about rescuing an animal and bringing into a loving home!

So, Nancy...push out the negative! The positive is right there to make it's way in!

And I'm on to Walmart, albeit behind schedule, to get groceries and the last of my kitty supplies.

Positive vibes would be so appreciated!

#Depression #Anxiety #PTSD #Supportanimals #Positivity

Last night they were the loudest ever!

Be safe, be cool. #Pets #Supportanimals #FourthOfJuly #MultipleSclerosis #ChronicIllness #Depression #newlydiagnosed #MightyTogether #Caregiving

This is my dog Rylee. Do you have a pet that helps you get through your daily life?

I can’t imagine a dag without you. You’re there from my morning coffee to bed time tea. When I’m crying, when I’m laughing and everything in between.

Thank you for choosing me ❤️❤️❤️ #mypuppy #Supportanimals #ADHD #Depression

The house is finally quiet. My sweet Baby girl tucked into bed. Thunderstorms blowing thru and I'm happy to be comfortably medicating with my bedtime strain under my weighted blanket and my furry soul mate♡This dog saved me. We saved each other. And I have never experienced unconditional love, and I truly had never experienced anything like it in my whole life. 4 years later and she is forever by my side. Always waiting for me. Always predicting my movements, my moods, my anxious tendencies. She knows how to stop them in their tracks. She will smother me with love until nothing else in the world matters. She makes me feels protected, safe, and comforted, most of all she makes me feel loved. I couldn't imagine life without her. I left for work for 4 hours tonight and she was sooo happy to see me when I got home!! But not as happy as I am every time I open my door to see her beautiful face! Now to work on getting up an appetite for some calories before bed.

Since my little one has passed obedience class, this week I've begun taking Piper out with me. She has been to 3 stores this week and to therapy yesterday with me. Somewhat successful. I still feel strange having an emotional support animal. I feel like people will be judging me. Anyone feel the same? Am I overthinking?

Might be that they are really just focused on how cute and small she is? Yesterday at Aldi, the clerk forgot to ring 1/3 of my order she was so focused on the dog. Oh well.

I'm new to this. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks

#Stigma #BipolarDisorder #CheckInWithMe #Supportanimals #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder

If a small lizard can have holiday wishes so can we! 😊💕

#Pets #Supportanimals

My catto smudge always helps me when my mental health and chronic pain is flaring up. I appreciate her so much I love her. She cuddles me and gives me so much affection.
#catlove #Cats #catsalwaysknow #Animals #Supportanimals