About Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) Expertise I know how hard it can be. I used to be suicidal and depressed and I know it`s hard
and I know it`s a very lonely feeling. I can help with preventing suicidal feelings as well
as being a friend to anyone. It`s always great to give advice and what`s even more
fulfilling is all the people you meet and friends you make! So if you want feel free to
ask any questions!
Experience I have attempted suicide before and have helped many other people overcome suicidal
thoughts.
Question I seem to bond better with animals than people. I cant attach or relate to people. Even my own sister (half sister) or my step dad. When I am around people I feel alone, and lost, but when I see a dog I get this feeling of peace and happiness. I have tried to ask my parents for a dog but they will not let me get one. Is something wrong with me? I like animals more than people and I feel is though I cant live without a dog. Is this some kind of desease? When I am at home I cant stop crying but I dont want my parents to see so I pretent nothing is wrong. I feel depressed and have even had thoughts of suicide. I cant live like this! Help?
Answer Hello
No this is definitely not a disease, but it does show that you tend to feel more comfortable with animals. Everyone is different, and some people just do not get along so well with many people. From what you told me, it sounds like you need a certain type of person to really get along with. I understand your feeling of depression but you should try and have friends during some time. I doubt you can convince your parents to get a dog unless they start feeling that you are responsible enough to take care of one.
I think that you will be able to live without a dog, especially when you are able to get your own home and get your own pet, but in the meantime you will have to find some other source of comfort. I'm not sure what that is, but either way you will need to find some other way to find comfort. I also think you need to tell someone in your family about your problem. If you are too embarrassed to tell them everything, then at least tell them about your issues with not being able to get close with anyone. Perhaps they would allow you to seek therapy at some point because no matter what, you cannot continue to be dependent on animals to provide you with comfort.
Talk to your parents and see if there is anyway you could seek therapy. If you attend school or college then take advantage of the free counseling those facilities offer. Also try meeting different types of people you might have more in common with. Join a club or some type of social function where you may be able to meet people who have similar interests with you, and you may be able to form some type of bond with.
Melissa
