A couple of days ago I rescued a cat from the shelter. It isn't the first time I've lived with a cat–my previous roommate had one, and I ended up caring for her cat over fifty percent of the time, to the point that she really felt like my own pet. When this roommate moved out and took her cat with her, I felt right away that I needed my own, especially since I would be living alone. Obviously, the shelters right now aren't operating as usual, so I had to book an appointment to see their cats. I could only view one in the appointment slot and I had to pick from the pictures they had online. When I went to meet the cat I ended up adopting, I found that I liked her enough and she was very affectionate and sweet (exactly what I was hoping for). A few days later, I brought her home. Here's where the problem begins. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the cat–she's just as affectionate as she was in the shelter and she's adjusted pretty well. The issue is that since bringing her home, I've been absolutely racked with anxiety, to the point that I had a panic attack in the shower tonight. All I want is for someone to come take her away from me. Everyone I've talked to tells me I need to give it more time and that I'll eventually fall in love with her, but right now I can't help but feel that it will never happen. Even things I thought I wanted in a cat are bothering me, like how cuddly she is. I can't help but feel desperate for my personal space. Mostly, I just want my life to go back to how it was before. The voice in my head keeps telling me I should just take her back to the shelter, but I know that I would feel incredibly guilty. I promised to give her a forever home and I don't want to give up so easily. But I also feel that the longer I keep her, the more attached and comfortable she will get around me, which would make it all the more cruel if I never get over my anxiety and have to take her back. I really need some advice.
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