My daughter and I live with my parents.and brother. She is an only child and seemed like she needed a companion..so I thought i would adopt a kitten. Waited for months..but I started to do research after I decided on one and it started giving me anxiety. But I thought...this is for my daughter so I have to just suck it up. It will go away. Regardless I went through with it and once we got her...i felt even more intense anxiety. (This was 3 days ago).
I didnt want her in our room at night so to not disturb my daughter...so she was meowing all night until my brother took her in. She is extremely cuddly and playful...what is weird is that I feel as though I have postpartum except with a cat! She tries to cuddle with me and I have no interest...it gives me major anxiety ...I see her cuddling with my brother and it makes me feel the same. I literally feel like I want to either be in my room alone or leave the house. Its making me very uncomfortable and I have NO IDEA why.
I've always had hamsters and had intense bonds with them...it killed me when they would pass...never had a cat. I am generally an animal lover which is why I'm so shocked by my reaction. I dont think I expected for the kitten to be so affectionate so soon. I didn't think it would love us and be so comfortable so soon. I'm not at her level yet...I'm not there yet...but she is and I dont know how to handle it.
I take good care of her...and make sure she is fed and comfortable. But thinking about another 10 or even 20 years gives me so much anxiety:( I have NO IDEA what's wrong with me...I'm generally not good with change...I know that...I'm just hoping thats it and nothing more.
Please no judgement :( I'm really struggling.
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