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What to do about Melissa? A mom's heartbreaking question

 

 Skaterella wrote: 
He is gorgeous :) Pets are the greatest and Love us no matter what. :) Hugs

Zissy you have a precious family there!! They are too cute. We got our Golden as a service dog for my son (autism) but he's my therapy dog too. There is something so special about him. He is one of the best parts of my life (and the rest of the family feels that wAy too.)

 Umberdog wrote: 
I'm starting to thank you. Going to watch some Heroes and then get some rest. Hugs and gnite.

 

 Zissy wrote: 
Nice to meet your fur-kids. I hope you're feeling better.

 hippiechick wrote: 
well if it weren't for Kiwi I wouldn't be alive. She isn't trained to but she knows when I need my insulin. She is very in tune with my needs for some reason. They are very special to me that is for sure. :)

 

 Zissy wrote: 
They are adorable Zissy! I'll bet they keep you entertained.

 Umberdog wrote: 
my youngest is a small chihuahua and she likes to wrap herself around my neck. I love that feeling, it's almost like she knows that I need her. My oldest knows when I need her and the middle one well she is like a typical middle child. LMAO

 

Kiwi is the white pup(oldest), Holland is the black and tan(middle child) and dot(youngest).

 hippiechick wrote: 
There have been times that I have felt very dark inside. I'm certain woofs have saved my life... more than once. When the world seems to be falling apart all they want is love, especially when it's in the form of dog biscuits.

 Umberdog wrote: 
I agree, but the animals' behavior can be cheering. Being around children, animals or nature helps me out of my funk.

 hippiechick wrote:
Excellent advice, although zoos depress the hell out of me.

 romeotuma wrote: 
ty :) Hugs to you infinity

 hippiechick wrote: 
spending time with my pups helps so I will be going to lay down with them soon. :)

 romeotuma wrote: 
for years and finally I got tired of talking about things because it made me feel worse. tyvm and I'm sure I will feel better like I always do. :)

 Zissy wrote: 
What I do when I am stuck like that is force myself to change scenery. Walk the mall, if necessary. Even if you don't feel like you have the energy, try to get up and go someplace. Being occupied is the secret to taking your mind off things. If you can go to a garden or a zoo, that is cheering.

This too shall pass. Don't punish yourself for your thoughts.

 hippiechick wrote: 
tyvm

 Zissy wrote: 

I wish I had a switch to turn off my thoughts. I've tried to meditate, pray and whatever else and nothing seems to help. My thoughts are racing and I'm a bit manic today.....I'm sure it will pass as it always does but I'm exhausted.

 meower wrote: 
Interesting. Food for thought.

Is addiction a disease of the brain? That's a bit like saying that eating is a phenomenon of the stomach. The stomach is an important part of the story. But don't forget the mouth, the intestines, the blood, and don't forget the hunger, and also the whole socially-sustained practice of producing, shopping for and cooking food.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/09/09/140307282/addiction-is-not-a-disease-of-the-brain?sc=fb&cc=fp