I think my ruined daily routine caused my anxiousness
I got a new kitten two weeks ago and it when I started to feel anxious.
I didn't notice it at first but I stopped with my daily routine. By 5 AM, I wake up, prepare my breakfast before starting my work. When the kitten arrived, I check on it and prepare its food first thing in the morning.
In the afternoon, I play with it or let it play on my bed.Since we have a dog, I have to watch over it everytime. My afternoon routine was finish my work at 3 PM, take a break at our terrace and learn Japanese words.
That same week when Muji, my kitten, I started ro feel anxious. I can physically feel it in my chest which is a first time for me. I haven't been getting a proper sleep since then as well. These past few days, paranoia also kicks in.
I am trying my best to go back to my usual routine hoping that it'll make the anxiety go away.
@hhulya
Hi Hhulya! I hope you are doing well! Congratulations on your new kitten, Muji! She sounds like such a sweetheart and she's very lucky to have you!
But I do want to say I'm sorry that you're dealing with this anxiety. I can assure you that your change in sleep schedule is probably not helping much firstly. Do you think there's a specific reason that your anxiety has gone up? Are you worried about your kitten getting into trouble or something like that?
I know new change can be hard to adjust to, but it seems like you are doing your best to work at getting back to a normal routine. I hope that once you settle in with your new kitty, then you'll start to feel better! If not, please don't hesitate to reach out to a doctor or a therapist. You don't have to go through this alone! Thinking of you and Muji! 🐱❤️