Caregiver needs help!

[davidscat]

I appreciate you sharing your story as it helps. When I try to inject I'm not really thinking about anything, it's the irrational emotions that kick in and I can't move forward. If I can hold a positive thought such as "I can do it!", and nothing else, then sometimes I can override the emotion. All too often I'm overwhelmed with negative thoughts about the future rather than focusing on the here and now: How can I ever do this at home, by myself? How long can Snowy go on with this one-shot a day routine? Is he feeling alright right now? Should I think about re-homing him (that would kill me)?

 

[Merlin’sMama]

I appreciate you sharing your story as it helps. When I try to inject I'm not really thinking about anything, it's the irrational emotions that kick in and I can't move forward. If I can hold a positive thought such as "I can do it!", and nothing else, then sometimes I can override the emotion. All too often I'm overwhelmed with negative thoughts about the future rather than focusing on the here and now: How can I ever do this at home, by myself? How long can Snowy go on with this one-shot a day routine? Is he feeling alright right now? Should I think about re-homing him (that would kill me)?

I’m with you there. It feels like staring down a deep dark hole of the unknown. But, the thing is, you have a sick cat and insulin will make Snowy feel better. He may even go into remission, you never know. One day at a time. You will be making him feel better, which will make you feel better too.