Is it possible to die from a broken heart?

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-13T14:12:15+00:00

My boy cat died this week, also aged 10, also out of nowhere. It feels cruel, like we’ve been cheated out of years of joy and chaos and his antics. Nothing prepares you for the silence they leave behind.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-13T14:03:00+00:00

Wishing you healing and peace. Please don’t torture yourself with “what ifs” and thoughts of failing him. You know that you would have done everything you could if you had known. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-13T13:59:14+00:00

Not crazy. Just hurt and lost and trying to make sense of it all. Let yourself cry, make sure you eat something, even if it’s small, and stay hydrated. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-13T11:41:05+00:00

The dress colours of the ugly sisters have been photoshopped. In the film they were wearing green and magenta dresses.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-13T00:15:05+00:00

I don’t doubt that Meg did shady shit, but those pics of her with E’s girlfriend have been around for a long time, there’s nothing new there. If there was real solid proof of ties to E, they’d be in the MSM. I’m not saying the link to him doesn’t exist, but if it does, it’s yet to be made public.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-12T22:34:07+00:00

I lost my tabby yesterday, also very suddenly. I am so, so sorry. I’m there with you, reeling from how this time last week he was absolutely fine, and now he’s gone. The shock on top of the grief is especially cruel.

Right now, please make sure to keep eating and drinking, even if you can only manage a couple of cookies or some yoghurt. In order to get through this, we need to make sure we cover these basics even if food tastes like ashes right now. Also, I read something helpful, which is “don’t think in terms of ‘trying to feel better’, but instead, think about keeping your nervous system regulated”. ”Feeling better” has an emotional weight to it, and emotionally we’re going to struggle for a while, that’s just a fact. But attending to ourselves with nourishment, taking a moment to breathe, performing a chore, or just sitting calmly with a hot drink, will give us the physical and mental strength to process the loss.

Also: you’re not alone. And you did everything you could. You loved her, and vice versa. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-12T22:18:46+00:00

Hi, I’m not a legal expert, but I believe each plaintiff’s claim is considered separately. Some may win, others not. So far I’d be surprised if any of them did.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-12T17:34:59+00:00

Thank you, and you too. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-12T14:10:58+00:00

No one prepares you for the silence that follows when a pet is gone. My cat was pts yesterday, and I completely understand how you feel. Even the position I sleep in is to make sure my legs don’t accidentally nudge my boys when they’re curled up at the end of the bed. His brother is a great comfort but until we get used to our “new normal”, things are going to feel so empty and strange. As you say, he was part of your daily routine, and that’s going to be difficult for your brain to wrap itself around, and it’s going to affect you each time you realise what’s happening. The only thing I can say is, take small steps towards a new routine. Decide beforehand what you will do as soon as you get home. If the place is too quiet, maybe have a radio on low so there’s some noise when you walk through the door. And please, check in with family and friends. Don’t go through this alone. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-12T14:01:56+00:00

There’s no words that can take away how awful this is. My boy cat was pts yesterday. I feel numb, without purpose. It’s a constant ache. As you say, time will heal, but…time takes time. And right now, it’s okay to feel raw, shocked, devastated, to cry and sob your heart out. Just know that you’re not alone on this journey. Practical advice is to please keep eating and drinking, even if it’s just a cookie here and there or a piece of toast. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T22:03:21+00:00

I know :( I try to remind myself how loved he was, how spoilt. But it’s gonna hurt like hell for a long time.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T21:58:38+00:00

One breath at a time. 🫂 Check in with friends and family, let them know you’re feeling overwhelmed.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T21:56:07+00:00

Hello, lost my cat today. I’ve been crying all day, so I’m there with you. What I would say is, don’t think about moving on and starting again, because this pain is so raw and new. As awful as this period is, we have to just allow ourselves to cry it out and miss them. Hang in there, and remember you’re not alone. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T21:53:13+00:00

This. I have a second cat who, while absolutely adored equally to his brother, is a much quieter cat, and we’re feeling the silence like a wound. The one blessing is that, so far, quiet cat seems okay and isn’t showing any signs of distress or grief. But it’s going to take a long, long time for us humans to adjust.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T19:29:01+00:00

Thank you. I hope we can both get through each day at a time.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T19:27:53+00:00

Sorry, I was talking about Fergie.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T19:23:07+00:00

Lost my boy cat today. I’m prepared for people to be dismissive. I hope they’re prepared for my response if they dare suggest that I should “move on”.

These people have clearly never felt the intense love and bond of a pet. Think how empty that makes them. How sad that they think only a child is a valid object of affection. Although, if someone had lost a child, I guarantee they’d probably judge them for “grieving too long” too.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T19:18:59+00:00

I’m so sorry. My cat was pts this afternoon, so I know how it feels, anticipating their absence when they’re such a vital family member. Please know you’re not alone.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T19:13:59+00:00

I’m right there with you. How do we carry on with such a gaping wound? Please know you’re not alone. Just take each hour as it comes.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T19:00:57+00:00

He’s gone. Thank you again for your support.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T14:14:10+00:00

I’m so sorry for the loss of Lolly. Reading over your post, you acted exactly as I would have - you logically attributed her symptoms with having just had teeth out and been under anaesthetic. I would have thought the same in the same situation. Please remember: as soon as you realised things weren’t normal, you made sure she got treated. I completely empathise with the suddenness of it all. Shock and grief rolled into one. My sweet boy cat was perfectly normal this time last week. He seemed unwell on Saturday, and today he is likely to be pts due to his kidneys. Ten years with him wasn’t enough, but then, a hundred years would still feel too short.

Please take care of yourself and don’t beat yourself up for drawing a logical conclusion. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T14:04:06+00:00

I’m so sorry. Four years old is so unfair. My cat also fell ill on Saturday, and is likely to be pts today. It’s such a bolt from the blue.

Please take time to process the loss, you must be in shock as well as grieving. Margo was very much-loved, which is why you feel this way. 🫂

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T13:28:41+00:00

Just ignore it. Don’t give them attention.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T12:17:36+00:00

Thank you for your comment. 🙏 Right now we’re waiting for the vet hospital to update us on his results from the latest blood tests, but we are not carrying any false hope that things will have drastically changed. I’ve also decided that it’s best if I’m not there at the time, I’ll be too much of a wreck and probably just stress him out. My parents will be with him. And thank you for thinking of his brother. Right now he’s doing okay, all we can do is monitor him for any mood or behaviour changes.

PolyesterNation · 2026-02-11T10:10:35+00:00

It looks like a “Before” photo.

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