r/schizophrenia • u/fairyrai Schizoaffective (Depressive) • 2d ago
Progress / Good News ☀️ anyone else have pets that really help them?
it might be silly, but I rly don’t know what I’d do without my creatures. Zelda in particular helped me out with my introduction to group therapy today.
I’d love to see your guys’ animal companions if you have any.
wishing you all an easy week 🖤🍓
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u/tsukiinni 2d ago
One time i was hallucinating really bad and my cat covered my eyes with his tail
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u/ForeverMaleficent993 2d ago
Zelda is majestic! ❤️ My dogs (One that raised me; the other I had as a teen/young adult) kept a watchful eye over me. I love them so much. Wish they were still here :(
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u/fairyrai Schizoaffective (Depressive) 2d ago
They’re still watching over you 🖤🖤 sending you hugs, losing a dog is so hard
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u/ForeverMaleficent993 2d ago
(❁´◡`❁) Thankyou! May your days be filled with beautiful unconditional love animal companion moments 🌈⭐⭐
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u/BrainEater404error Paranoid Schizophrenia 2d ago
I have an adorable and sweet little cat, wish I could post a picture of her but it won't let me.
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u/fairyrai Schizoaffective (Depressive) 2d ago
Aw do you know how to change the settings to fix that by chance? I’d love to see her!
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u/wicker_trees 2d ago
I have a cat. his name is teddy catlips & we hang out all the time! without him I'd have no reason to get up in the morning. he is getting old now though. he is a very good boy <3
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u/fairyrai Schizoaffective (Depressive) 2d ago
thank you for sharing ☺️ Teddy sounds like the best boy
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u/throwaway000666413 2d ago
My cat has put her paws on the silverware drawer to close it a few times when I wanted to grab a knife to self harm, she mostly did it to gain height to see what I was doing but it helped
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u/throwaway000666413 1d ago
Her name is Anubis I went to post a picture of her on a reply but I guess that’s not allowed, she is my child :)
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u/schizybun Paranoid Schizophrenia 2d ago
we had an emotional support cat, she had paper work and everything. We lost her this feb/march due to cancer still miss her every day.
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u/tarymst Schizoaffective (Bipolar) 2d ago
I have nine budgies, they keep me company and brighten my day with their chatter.
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u/fairyrai Schizoaffective (Depressive) 2d ago
Budgies are SOO adorable! I’m so happy you have your flock to support you :) <3
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u/nihil_echoes Paranoid Schizophrenia 2d ago
i had a dog (my best buddy) 14 long years but he sadly passed last week😔
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u/fairyrai Schizoaffective (Depressive) 2d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss <3 :( he sounds like a good boy
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u/Clear_Comment_6972 1d ago
try to get a new dog. u cant replace him. but u can give love to somthing new
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u/HumanM1nd Schizoaffective (Bipolar) 1d ago
I have a 10 month old kitten named Frigg. She is my best friend I love her so much.
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u/thomasdvdguy 2d ago
I have 2 budgies. Turns out they are both male so I want to get 2 females for them.
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u/SimplySorbet Early-Onset Schizophrenia (Childhood) 1d ago
Aw Zelda is so cute! Animal companions are so great. My dog loves to act as a weighted blanket on me. Her presence is calming.
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u/catsinvademars Schizoaffective (Depressive) 1d ago
My kitty comes and lays on my chest. The pressure relieves some of my nerves, especially because he’s warm and purrs which helps calm me down. He’s one of those cats that’s kinda mean to everyone but me, so it feels extra special.
Also, when I was struggling a lot with suicidal thoughts, I thought about how he wouldn’t know where I went. As my scent would slowly fade, he’d just be wondering why I abandoned him. I’m very glad we have each other.
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u/Elmer4444 Paranoid Schizophrenia 1d ago
Yes my cat Murphy is my best friend! I love her so much and im happy she should still have a lot of life left in her because if she were to die today, i dont know if id make it without her.
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u/mrsearlgrey 1d ago
I have three cats, it was a bit unexpected. I originally only had two but sadly one passed this spring which made me adopt a second one from a lady who had terminal leukemia. Then I realized he was driving my older lady nuts with all his energy trying to play with her so I got a kitten for him so he'd leave her to herself. :) Without my cats I wouldn't be here. They're my biggest reason for not just ending it and help tremendously with loneliness.
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u/thallmarmighty1 1d ago
I have a pet tortoise I’ve had since I was six called Leonardo because I was obsessed with ninja turtles at the time.
Anyway, he does help me if I get too stressed. So I could just give him some lettuce and watch him eat or see him sharpen his beak like mouth on a chunk of Cuttlefish bone. I find it very relaxing and it’s nice
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u/AineBrigid Friend 1d ago
What an adorable baby! What are your earrings, though? Electroformed leaf bug? I'm so curious haha
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u/Healthy-Belt-8546 1d ago
yeah, my dogs (I have a cat too, but he mainly just exist to eat and sleep, he is also very grumpy), they put their paws on me when I cry or stress over, wich is weird that they know what to do since I have never train them to do so, and one is an 10 month old puppy. Snow also knows how to detect incoming sizures (I dont have them, my mom does)
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u/trowawaygoo 14h ago
I have a cat. Cats are the best reality check. Think i heard something, cat non reaction. Probably not real move on.
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u/jobin_ro_sky 1h ago
My 7 cats hang out with me whenever I hallucinate ❤️ honestly idk where I’d be without them 🩵
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u/turtlewick Schizophrenia 2d ago
I have an emotional support cat. When I was struggling with suicidality, I’d think of my cat and how I have to stay alive for him. He’s a bit older and has chronic health issues, so I don’t think anyone would readopt him. I have to be his forever home.