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Am I in depression
I lost a pet in May but I am not sure if I am able to cope with this loss.From past 2 years,he was the only one I lived with and now I don't understand if I feel lonely or I miss him or what it is.I need courage to see his photos so I drink alcohal which makes me easier to remember him.I dint use drinks except for annual party at the office.
I can't go to balcony because we used to play there.I can't use the bed until I am sure that within two minutes I'll fall asleep.
I punch myself ,I slap my self and if I don't do it I kick myself in my imagination.
I now get angry very easily.I feel guilty.I don't feel that life is good anymore.Sometimes when I hurt myself ,I feel relieved.
I quite often wish that I get terminal disease.
Am I depressed or I am just sad or I am just going through a grieving process?
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Hello,
Coping up with the loss of a pet is very challenging, but its equally important to understand that blaming yourself for the loss is not right. Its unjust to take the burden of guilt for an act for which you are not responsible.
Yes its a grieving process but your symptoms need further understanding.
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Dr. Shashank Raikwar
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kanpur
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Grief is a normal process, which one goes thru after loss of loved once.
However if symptoms are severe, it will require treatment.
I would suggest you to immediately get help of counselor and if things persists, please do consult psychiatrist
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Rout
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6 yrs exp
Cuttack
U are in a prolonged grief reaction and it may be persits upto 6 months. U can take help of a psychiatrist
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