My dog died last night, I cant help but feel guilty for his death. This whole time I have been sick in the head, and I wasn’t there for him. He’s the only one who’s been around with me, when no-one else was there… and I treated him like ■■■■. His last couple of weeks I was treating him better, but it just felt like I was too late for him. I’m crying as I write this, cause deep down I loved him, I was just sick. I remember when he was just a little puppy trying to jump up on the couch, I remember running around with him giving him his playful nature. Even after my worse psychosis he was always there, just wanting me to play with him… and I would deny him cause of my own problems. I will never forgive myself for he way I behaved, or for his death.
I am sorry for your loss - try not to be so hard on yourself, these things happen
I’m sorry for your loss man…
My family always had dogs when I was growing up so I’ve lost a good amount of them…it can be rough…there was one who got hit on the highway and I had to help my dad put him in a wheelbarrow and bring his body home…that was a real sad day.
I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad you had a few weeks of better times before he went.
It’s not easy… but in time… and give yourself that time to grieve,
I hope you find it in your heart to forgive yourself.
Animals are amazingly intelligent and I have a feeling he knew you loved him.
I beat myself up for the way I treated my dogs when I was ill too. Just know you didn’t mean to do it. You were sick. That should count for at least something to ease the pain. It wasn’t your fault.
Thanks guys for the words. This might be a bad time but I feel like it really humbled me.
so sorry for ur loss hunni. i haven’t been the best mother to my two recently…missing their walks in the woods. please try and forgive urself. when ur ill, everything else slides for a bit. i’m sure he knew u loved him hunni. hugs xxx
I’m sorry for your loss.
I think it’s natural to feel like one could have done more or treated someone or something you cared about better when they’ve passed. I felt that way about my mother. Don’t beat yourself up.
Condolences on the loss of your pet. 
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don’t be so hard on yourself, please. It isn’t your fault he died. it was his time. All things that live and have life force, must return to their Creator. Itis part of the circle of life, honey. (Lion king reference XD)
Either way, everything ust eventually die. My own dog, Sasha, she is still alive, but it is only becaise of our love that she is alive, and the fact we keep her away from other dogs. But you loved him, I’m sure he will always be grateful to you for loving him, even through your sickness.
Sorry about that. Dont blame yourself for being ill though
Pets dying is the worst Your puppy is in a better place now!! Don’t blame yourself for what your illness made you do.
I’m sorry to hear about your dog. I’ve neglected animals before and it still bothers me. As you said, it humbles you. Maybe your next pet will benefit from this.
I am sorry for your loss. It might not seem like it now, but time heals all wounds.
I would have fights with my mom in front of my dog, and I know that hurt her.
You loved your dog and I think that dogs can sense an illness. They have such powerful noses, and we probably emit a different scent when we are psychotic. They can smell our fear.
don’t feel guilty this is not your fault…you are ill.
your dog understood and loved you unconditionaly.
take care
its a huge shock im so sorry to hear that:(
Your dog is on his way to a new life. Free yourself of guilt and you will free him.
I am sorry to hear that. It’s not your fault. You were not you when you behaved ill to your dog, so don’t take it on you. I wish you find another marvellous pet.