We got a puppy a little over a week ago and he is honestly a sweet boy. However, I can’t tell if it’s just puppy blues or more. I’m having a serve reaction to him being at home. I have suffered pretty severely in the past with anxiety and depression but I’ve felt really good for years now. Now with a little puppy, I’m absolutely going through the trenches. I can’t sleep (not even because of him) my stomach is in absolute knots 24/7. I throw up if I eat. So I’ve lost 7lbs already. Constantly on edge and starting to get extremely depressed and not waiting to do things that brings me joy. I’ve consulted a doctor and have been put back on anxiety and depression medication but those take time to work. Now I’m just in a constant state of heightened anxiety and I don’t know what to do about it.
I don’t want to be with the puppy but being away from him and knowing I have to go back is killing me. I have a family who is doing a lot to help but I’m still absolutely exhausted and sick all the time.
Is this really puppy blues? Or did this puppy trigger my mental health issues?
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