Hello,
I continue to have bad days. It just seems that life is different now. I wonder if Shadow's death has triggered a clinical depression. Have any of you had similar problems? Ohev

Hi, Ohev, yes grieving the loss of a beloved companion can trigger clinical depression. The stress of the grief can literally alter the chemical balances in our brains to the point where it cannot compensate with the "good" endorphins, etc.. Sometimes it does require temporary medicinal intervention to get the chemical balances back in good order.

If you suspect that you are experiencing depression please do not hesitate to contact your doctor to make an appointment to go see him / her. Please know this is not a negative reflection on you in any way, shape, or form. It has nothing to do with not being "strong enough" or having "enough faith" to struggle through this grief journey on your own power and strength. It is important that you seek professional assistance so that your body - - all of your body including your brain - - will be able to cope with this grief journey in a healthy way.

Ohev, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and will look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

hi ohev

what a beautiful picture of your beautiful shadow.

i have had to use medication for sleep problems since my baby girl was taken from me. i am waiting for an appointment to see him again to get help for dealing with day times now too (depression and/or ptsd). i think i also need some therapy to help me through.

i agree with moon_beam about contacting your doctor. it is much more common than alot people realise and often times you could be quite surprised to find that some people are battling depression. doctors can determine if you need medication or counselling or a combination of both.

you're not alone.

please take good care
rb

Hi Ohev,

I'm so sorry about the loss of Shadow... what a beautiful dog! I have never seen a golden with a white face like that... very cool.

I so hope that you turned those pictures in... there is a big push to close down puppy mills and with your pictures you could save all of those poor dogs.

Hi Ohev,

I had severe depression after the death of my dog a year and a half ago. I think I always had a problem with depression and this sent me over the edge. I got on an anti-depressant and started seeing a therapist once a week and it really did help. I think you should go see your primary care doctor and discuss it. I would also set up an appointment with a therapist, it can't hurt and I really do think it would help you with your grief.

Kudos to you for reporting them. )) I do think that Shadow played a part in sending you to that place so you could report them... at least that's how I like to think.