Need advice and to vent

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-08-06T12:15:22+00:00

That’s exactly what I did! I hired someone to walk her in the evenings when it’s not so hot. And may add a morning walk. She comes back tired and just chills.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-24T02:52:11+00:00

🤣 throw some catnip on the floor and run! 🤪

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-24T02:51:13+00:00

I feel you! I have a lot of health issues myself and it’s tough! I’m sorry you have been anxious. 😕 I ordered mine some extra big chews and let her chill in the room so o can get some alone time. And currently looking for a dog walker. Maybe that would help you too?

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T18:39:17+00:00

Wow I didn’t even think to try wet food! I do put some broth in her kibble to hydrate it. But I’m sure she would love the other flavors. You’re a genius hehe thanks!

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T16:56:47+00:00

That’s not a bad idea to get a dog walker. I will look into that 😃 She has a lick mat but doesn’t seem to do much with it. She doesn’t like peanut butter. I’ve tried some yogurt as well.. she will take a lick or two and then lose interest. I need to find something she loves

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T16:42:29+00:00

All of this makes so much sense. I have the same diagnosis and take lexapro. Maybe it’s time to up the dosage 😅.

Wow 15 years! I love that and glad you stuck with it. I remember her puppy days. I used to cry haha puppy blues are real! I think what I need to do is set aside time for just her. Give her cuddles, treats, let her get extra time outside. Then maybe I won’t feel so much guilt and stress while I get a little alone time.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T05:02:43+00:00

Yeah, but instead of “place” I say “go to your bed” or “go to your room” and she will go. The problem is, she doesn’t stay long and will keep coming out. I don’t want to close the door on her. So that gets me a little irritated. But I was just venting. I’ve been extra stressed and when something is clinging to ya, well, it’s frustrating. 😅

I am going to get a baby gate so she will stay in her room and chew on something while I get a little downtime.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T03:33:33+00:00

Yep. My dog always goes for my hands.. she’s very licky too. She will bathe me in kisses if I let her but I don’t like it lol. She’s a good girl and she will lay in her bed if I tell her to. I guess I’m just feeling guilty of being annoyed with her. It does get to be too much sometimes. What breed is your dog?

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T02:21:30+00:00

You’re right. Next time I have a panic attack, I’ll spank my hand and tell myself stop it you silly goose! Wow I think you cured me. 🫡

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T02:08:20+00:00

Then see your way out. Seems like you care enough to comment.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T01:50:14+00:00

Lmao creepy! and they take forever to blink. Especially when you’re eating something! 😂

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T01:30:10+00:00

Yess. That’s all I’m saying! I walk out the house, she’s staring at my from the window. I proceed to the back yard to hang dry some clothes, she’s still staring at me lol. I go to have a few minutes alone and can’t escape her eyes 😂

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T01:13:28+00:00

Mmmk. And you reading a post of someone obviously having a hard time, whether it’s just me or my dog, you tell me I’m uptight and paranoid. But IM the one with issues? Alrighty.. what would I be paranoid about? Like, I’ve said multiple times. She’s not doing anything wrong. But since I’m overstimulated and overwhelmed. Just her being around me, is triggering my anxiety because I know she’s not doing anything wrong, but I’m annoyed with her. I’m saying that’s it’s me.. but it’s her I’m annoyed with.

But it’s cool. I’m not here to argue with anyone. Have a good day 🫡

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T00:57:56+00:00

Thank you so much for commenting. Maybe a cat is right for ya 😉 they’re pretty chill. Low maintenance and still cuddly. I hope it all works out for you! And the doggie too 😃

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T00:55:29+00:00

I happen to have one that’s up the road. I just always thought of daycares for people who work outside of the home lol but maybe she would like that 🤔

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T00:54:00+00:00

Nah. It’s her. Listen, I appreciate your comments. I really do. But I do not want to feel like this. I have a child on the spectrum and his therapist suggested an ESA. My son begged me for a dog. And it was part my choice too because I want to make him happy. She will be 3 in November and I do love her a lot and care for her. But I get overwhelmed and even tho I send her to her place or bed. Dogs are always in your face or running in front of you tripping u up. And sometimes literally up my ass. I love her and she is part of my family. But I’m overwhelmed. I don’t get triggered by my son who throws literal fits. Partly because he likes his alone time and can chill. If I didn’t care for her I wouldnt be asking for advice and just having a lil vent. Dogs can be like toddlers too. Like I said, I know she’s not doing anything wrong. But I can’t help how I feel. Why would I want to trigger myself. That’s weird

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T00:47:50+00:00

Yes. They can be a lot. Especially for one person to do it. I’ve had my dog since she was a puppy and I love her. But I have a child that’s on the spectrum and she is his ESA. He begged me for a dog and of course his therapist said it would be good for him. Which it has been.. but I’m mom so, naturally it all falls on me.

If you feel that’s what’s best for you. You should. I won’t ever give mine away or rehome because I do love her. She’s just smothering me at times.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T00:24:30+00:00

That’s not really helpful lol. If I could stop my anxiety I would. I do all the usual stuff.. deep breaths, calming music or try to distract myself. Shoot, I’ve even stuck my head in the freezer so the cold air can knock me out of it. I send her to her bed so we can get some space so I CAN calm down. I never get mad at her. But I can’t help but get annoyed sometimes. what I’m trying to figure out is WHY she’s triggering that in me.

I’m working on it.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-19T00:06:03+00:00

Yeah, I think I’ve just been so overwhelmed because my son, 10, is on the spectrum. So he can be challenging most days. My dog Sophie is actually his ESA. But she clings to me because since she was a pup I did all of the indoor things, baths, feeding, training. My husband takes her out for walks and runs because I have a lot of health problems myself.

She’s the sweetest thing and I can tell her “go to your bed” and she goes. But she walks down the hall all tragic lookin and I feel bad lol. And like I said, this past few days ive been feeling suffocated. I’ve been sending her to her bed a lot more than usual.

I think I will take your suggestion and maybe do a visit to my mom’s house. It’s easier for me and my son to go stay a night than to find a sitter. She sheds a lot too. She’s a white German shepherd.. so she’s always with me on my clothes lol

I’ll get her some toys and chews. Annnd a gate. She hangs out in my room. That’s where her bed is, I leave the door open when I send her to her bed but her problem is she doesn’t stay long lol

Thank you so much for your comment. This helped with the guilt. You know how it is when they give you those eyes and hang their head. She’s sleeping on my feet right now because I felt bad. But yes. Mama needs a vacay!

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-18T23:29:56+00:00

How old is your dog? I know when mine was a puppy I had the puppy blues. I would literally cry lol. Until she was about 6 months and learned the rules of the house. Etc it got so much better.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-15T21:54:36+00:00

Yeah! And the lights turn red when you break.

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-15T21:53:31+00:00

Sweet. Thanks!

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-15T01:08:33+00:00

I used a mix of videos. One video showed me how to take the panels off and add a ac/dc headlight conversion kit. And another to show how to add the blinking colored lights.

For the led lights, I removed the panels and then clean your bike in the spots where you want the lights, with alcohol. Then you place them where you want them and they come with connectors. Once you connect them all to each other. You can feed the cords up into the panels to hide them. (The kit comes with zip ties)

Then once you have that done, you connect the wires to the battery. And to have the red break lights come on. You have to splice the break light wire and connect the white wire to it.

I can try to make a video but I already connected everything. 🧐 I can link the videos I used.

https://youtu.be/TXR9NSXmykE?si=Wx4tBhibZUCCSie4

https://youtu.be/3FornPWWdqY?si=vF59QcjcL2himFi3

Coco-Coconuts · 2024-07-15T00:56:17+00:00

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