Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
739988 tn?1386672969

5 Kittens

My husband and I have taken in 5 young kittens.  They are about three weeks old.  We are having to feed them kitten formula every four hours.  We would space it out more, but the runt really needs the feedings.  We are getting up in the middle of the night to feed them.  It is a good thing that both of us are on disability and don't have jobs.  
I have been in a moderate depression lately and I hope this helps.  My husband says that whenever I have to take care of someone I do better.  Like when he was diagnosed with cancer and broke his hip I displayed not a single symptom, no mania and no depression.  Although the circumstances are not the same, I hope this has the same effect.
But it is also a stressor and I really don't need those right now.  In therapy, I have been dealing with the abuse that happened when I was a child.  I just started klonipin for anxiety and agoraphobia.  I have a church meeting tonight and I am hoping the klonopin helps.  I went shopping with my mom today and that is a stressor.
Basically I am asking how do I deal with all of these stressors?
Thanks for your help.
5 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
874521 tn?1424116797
doesn't that make u feel real proud? You have looked after these little fellas and now are finding them homes, you should give yourself a big pat on the back!!
Did it help you feel less stress when caring for these little ones?
How is the klonopin working for you? (not familiar with this drug is it an anti-anxiety?)

saw your other posts on disability and parking issues....Here in Canada you are still able to get special license plates even if you have a NON VISIBLE disability, just need the doctor to sign a form for you...here the forms are avail thru the licensing dept. or agency that you deal with.

take care
Helpful - 0
739988 tn?1386672969
Just wanted to let you know that we found a home for two of the kittens!  Only three more to go.  Runt is eating solid food now instead of milk!
Helpful - 0
739988 tn?1386672969
Thank you for your kind comments.  The kittens are now eating every six hours.  We started them on canned food today.  All but the runt ate it.  Hopefully the runt will learn from his brothers and sisters.  
I had another stressor today.  I went grocery shopping.  I do okay while I'm there and then have a breakdown afterwards.  
My husband said I have been really grouchy today too.  Maybe it's the lack of sleep (lol)?
Any more ideas about dealing with stressors?
Thanks.
Helpful - 0
952564 tn?1268368647
I agree, you just have to get up and keep going every day as best you can. I say the serenity prayer a lot. It is the most true prayer I have found. It really applies to everyone. There is so much in this life we can't control. So, we just have to keep going doing the best with what we have.

Good luck with your new kittens!  
Helpful - 0
874521 tn?1424116797
just bless you for giving these babies a chance! and I hope in so doing they will also bring you some healing.
I have lived with stress daily for over 20 years, with at times months of respite in between another crisis..........you just keep putting one step in front of the other and getting up in the morning, I know thats an over simplified version. Just do whatever it takes to get yourself through each day and each situation, medication, therapy, friends and pets have all worked in some small way for me. My pets give me a reason to get up each morning...there have been times it would have been easier to give up except for the reality of what would happen to these little guys without me....
hang in there...
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Bipolar Disorder Community

Top Mood Disorders Answerers
Avatar universal
Arlington, VA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
15 signs that it’s more than just the blues
Discover the common symptoms of and treatment options for depression.
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.