Hi
Hopefully no one will judge me I'm just looking for some advice.
I lost my beloved dog in April after nearly 11 years together. It was incredibly hard but absolutely the right thing. During those last 4 months I've managed and appear to function as expected but I'd be lying if something hasn't felt right for me and our home has been really lonely.
So to get to the point, I rehomed a dog yesterday unexpectedly. I have no reason to have any concerns. Dog is wonderful. Fantastic with my child. I have all paperwork and registration details etc. Eats well, toilets in the garden, sleeps like a dream. Absolutely wonderful dog.
But I am really quite shocked with the level of anxiety that has hit me. I'm not sure if my ADHD impulsivity has played a part in how I feel with how quick it happened but I wasn't expecting this. I was sick twice last night, head was spinning, I feel better today but I have no appetite. And I don't know why as above, he has given me no reason to be worried.
It's making me feel so crap because he is glorious. I look at him and feel so lucky me and my child get to love another dog again. We definitely are a family who thrive on the companionship of a dog, but I wasn't expecting this wave of fear, guilt, anxiety I'm currently facing.
Any advice welcome