Comments | alexythmia: Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name

alexythmia

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name

Jan 06, 2008 22:11

I am feeling so unbelievably alone right now. And horribly, horribly guilty. Hey, there's something new! I swear, I live my life in a perpetual state of guilt.

I need to confess something that has been eating away at me. Allow me to be long-winded and melodramatic for a bit and then tell me I'm not a horrible, manipulative person, OK? Thanks.

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spyral_path January 7 2008, 06:23:59 UTC

One of the best things you can do to fight depression and stay grounded is to have a pet. You have to do what's best for you and do the things that will make you happy instead of worrying about everyone else.

I should add that my opinion might be biased since I am an animal lover who's stared down landlords who have threstened me with eviction because I got a second cat. I said fine, I'll be out by the end of the month. A few days later they said I could stay and keep the cat.

But I really do believe that your own happiness comes first. Worrying about everyone else and "stuffing" our own feelings is classic ED behavior. I hope you and your dog have a long, happy life together. Chihuahuas are great dogs.

alexythmia January 7 2008, 16:33:08 UTC

I can't thank you enough for your response. I respect your opinion a lot, and you've really helped put my mind at ease. I know I'm overreacting, but I always do. I just can't stand the idea of deceiving anyone.

And I never saw myself with a Chihuahua, but after learning more about them I think she'll be the perfect fit!

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alexythmia January 8 2008, 05:58:30 UTC

Haha. To be honest, I never saw myself with a Chihuahua. My dogs that stayed my mom are a Lab and a German Shephard, so I love big dogs. But I love small dogs, too. And I really fell for this one. Chihuahuas are notorious for being VERY loyal to their owner, and I think that's perfect for a single gal like me. I'll also be able to bring her with me when I start school at the end of the month, since she's so small and inconspicuous no one will know any different, hahaha. I'll post pictures and I know you'll love her ( ... )

girlfriend120 January 8 2008, 07:00:20 UTC

I think you did the right thing honey. From the sounds of it, you acted like probably any of us would. This might be whacked logic, but I think you went out of your way to accommodate your roommate's seemingly unfair dog ban and that fully justifies your lie by omission. I think your choice made it easier on her and everyone else, not because your selfish, but because you're mature and thoughtful.

I must now demand baby doggie pictures and your address so I can come steal her. I want a puppy so, so bad, you have no idea.

alexythmia January 8 2008, 15:32:00 UTC

Oh there will most definitely be picture. =]

And thank you so much. Sometimes I just need a little reassurance...

Have you found anyone to co-mod organic_ed?

alexythmia January 8 2008, 15:32:28 UTC

And by picture I mean pictureS. lots of them.

girlfriend120 January 15 2008, 00:55:50 UTC

Hey girl, you're probably busy moving. Just checkin' in!

alexythmia January 15 2008, 17:30:38 UTC

I'm so happy to hear from you.

I'm more or less all moved in (at least for the next month and a half, then I'll be moving yet AGAIN) and have been soo busy with the puppy (it's like having a baby!) I've been neglecting my poor computer. I have to post some pictures I took of her soon!!

How've you been?