Just a passing suggestion

[Cabgurl13]

I just wanted to throw this out there: I don't know how many of you guys are animal lovers, but pet therapy is one of the best things for me in any hard situation, this one non-excluded. I am going through withdrawl from a 2 year vicodin addiction, and I just have to say, my cat is my best friend right now. I can tell him how I'm feeling, tell him about my shameful addiction, tell him anything, and still he just sits there and puuurrrrss and loves me. No judgment. Now that's a good friend. Just thought I'd let you guys in on that little gem. This 30 second post about cats just kept me from taking a vicodin, so thank you all.

p.s. I got yelled at by someone for adding a picture in one of my earlier posts because it wasn't necessary. Maybe not, but I'm going to do it again so you can all see my beautiful cat, Ezra, the best friend a girl could have. Especially when my arms and legs are so restless I want to chew them off . . .

[Cabgurl13]

He is sooo very beautiful! I duno what I would do without him, especially now.

[kolo13]

Excuse me, did you say beautiful "cat."

[newstart730]

I totally agree- I have a menagerie of pets, and they enrich my life in so many ways.  When I was laying in bed during withdrawals, cuddling with kitties made the time survivable.  BTW, ignore that a$$hat who gave you grief about your pics.  I think they are great, and keep posting!

[melimel09]

Animals are so amazing they just give that unconditional love. Breaks my heart how many ppl dont understand or appreciate how amazing cats, dogs, and other animals are. Whatever helps you not take those v's keep on doing it post however many pics you want. Its about getting better, dont let it get to you your doing a great job!

[10356]

I'm glad you have a companion as wonderful as your cat.. I too received great comfort from my 3 dogs.. It seems they knew when I needed quiet and when it was time for me to move around outside.. always by my side. I also used them in the wd process taking them for a walk everyday. They sure did benefit as did I they are happier. we still go a lot but not as ritualistic as then.. animals have bought comfort to many individuals and we are so lucky we can share their lives.. lesa

[losfeliz1970]

i am so glad you posted this info because......

when i was going thru my major WD ( i am now about 24 days clean) i happened to be taking care of my friends big, super mellow cat.  i swear to god i think he really is a dog!  anyway, it really helped me thru.  he kept me nice and warm too, he loved to cuddle up and purr!  i had terrible chills- he was a blanket and just a big lover.

[madtram]

What a handsome boy.  I had chronic fatigue for months after tramadol withdrawal & my furrballs were the best therapy. We had lots in common, just laying around with not a lot going on.

[pharma9]

I love yours and everybody,s pictures.Keep showing them.I think the poster was trying to be funny and did not succeed.The more energy you put into your pictures and posting,the more distracted you become and less likely to break down .Keep busy talking  to us and we will talk back.You are not alone for we are here with you.Lots of luck and love.

[merrymaria]

my dogs knew something was wrong when i was wd/ing.....snuggles had this look in her eyes like what is wrong with my mommy....sadly she passed 12 weeks later....i almost relapsed when she left us but had the sense to know that wouldn t help anything.  yes animals will always give us that unconditional love and that makes us feel so good...at least myself...so keep your baby nearby and pet her and receive her love back...it does help...good luck to you in your recovery....maria

[leeisgettingclean]

i hate to say this, but when i was w/ding i could not stand my cat.....he drove me crazy./...always crawling on my "ultra sensative" legs...always wanting me to get up and feed him...lord he drove me nutz....but I do love him, and now i love him crawling on me and everything cats do!!

[dominosarah]

Many of us found great comfort in our pets......I remember how the beagle would lay at my feet or nuzzle my neck.  There was nothing more comforting than that.