Been feeling more present lately

[Gs172003]

And just realized why.

My dogs are outside dogs (don't judge) but this winter has just been waaaay too cold for my 12 year old so we've been bringing them in at night. Every since then I have been alot more present than I used to be and not as anxious during the day. Thanks girls.
I will say I'm nervous saying this cause I'm afraid it won't last.

 

[Deleted member 37474]

And just realized why.

My dogs are outside dogs (don't judge) but this winter has just been waaaay too...

Sounds like making them “indoor” dogs is therapeutic for you. ;)

 

[Gs172003]

Sounds like making them “indoor” dogs is therapeutic for you. ;)

Lol except they want to go out during the day every five minutes

I have talked to my husband about getting the younger one trained so I can handle her easier. She is a border collie so she's a little hard to handle at times.

 

[Deleted member 33052]

It's so hard to dissociate with a dog around!

 

[Gs172003]

It's so hard to dissociate with a dog around!

Lol especially when she won't even let you pee alone

 

[Fadeaway]

That's great! And I don't judge, I know there are dogs that just hate being indoors, breed and climate makes a difference, but if having them in doors is working for you, awesome!

 

[Gs172003]

That's great! And I don't judge, I know there are dogs that just hate being indoors, breed and climate...

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 33052]

And if those dogs force you to spend more time outside with them, bonus!

 

[Ladygdala]

This is so beautiful and I’m so happy to hear of your dissociation clearing that bit for you! Even though I don’t know you, it’s just so nice to hear that. Gives me hope as well as I just genuinely love hearing people gaining strength. I’m struggling with dissociation for a while now and have been wanting to adopt/get a dog but my landlord actually stopped regular communication with me due to me asking to talk about possibly wanting to get a dog.. I’m also worried that I cannot handle a dog right now. But a part of me is thinking a little guy would help. I was so close with my bf’s older dog till he passed away last year and that left me feeling so incredibly empty. I felt like he singled me out to give me more love and attention than even some of his own family members. He was always near me when I was there. I always felt so safe and connected.
So I agree with texcat, sounds like that helps for you!

 

[Gs172003]

This is so beautiful and I’m so happy to hear of your dissociation clearing that bit for you! Even...

Thank you!

 

[Freida]

I don't know what I would have done without my dogs --- they kept me sane long before SD came on duty...