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I am on my “vacation “

Marian2
Marian2

So I am on my vacation.  I had to board my two dogs at a place we have used for over 20 years.  
i am able to text to see how my dogs are doing.  Friday she said all was well etc. 


I texted again this morning.  She said they're happy (etc) and "overall" they're eating fine. They are two labs so I'm used to them devouring food.  Of course I called them to find out what that meant.  The girl went back and checked and came back to phone. She said Riley ate in morning yesterday then didn't finish his dinner.  But ate all his breakfast this morning. So I did add on this treat thing to give them and I had her eliminate that.  And I cut his food down a bit. 
So, of course now I am worried and homesick and want to go home.  (Still have until weekend ). I really was having a good time, to good to be true.  


Any encouragement would help me.  And thanks.  

rmb
rmb
I would not call or text the kennel.

I used to get really anxious taking our dogs to the kennel and I just had to trust they are professionals and experienced, and if there is a major issue they will contact me.

Sometimes when dogs aren’t in their routine they will be weird with food until they adjust.
Marian2
Marian2
You are right rmb. I should have left well enough alone.
I did on Friday, got a good report and then I should have left it alone.
Now I ruined my day.
I am upset over it. Although he did eat this morning.
That’s me. Always thinking I would help myself instead made it worse.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Go enjoy the vacation. The dogs are fine. Let it go.
Marian2
Marian2
Thank you. Just from my writings you know how I am. I also texted my therapist about it. She said where we live it was record breaking heat as well on weekend and she’s sure that didn’t help.
rmb
rmb
That's the thing... you don't have to choose to let it ruin your day. Just keep redirecting your thoughts to something else, distract yourself, remind yourself they're in good hands.
mtd
mtd
Your dogs are not at home, in their natural environment. Any changes in an animal’s normal will affect them a little. , doesn’t matter that they have stayed at this kennel before, they aren’t home. But they will survive. Of course anyone will feel a little guilty for leaving their pets occasionally, but that’s part of life. It’s your choice to let this ruin your vacation. For your own sake, I hope you decide to enjoy your family time together.
arfie
arfie
when i grow up, i wanna be a dog mama's baby.
Marian2
Marian2
I know you are all making sense and correct.
Of course this is the first day I woke with anxiety and am very homesick.
I keep thinking they’re going to call me now
I have boarded all my pets there from the beginning. I always left home with a clear mind and of course this time,, since I get in this state, yes I now cannot get this out of my mind. What would you expect from me.
Tired
Tired
You need to find a way to let go of your worries at least a little bit. I don't know how and it is scary. But you would have a bit calmer life and enjoy things more.
Has your therapist given you any exercises to try or different thinking to work on?
Seaglass25
Seaglass25
Hi Marian,
I agree with everyone that your dogs are doing just fine. They are being well taken care of at a kennel you trust. Enjoy your vacation and try to let it go:)
rmb
rmb
For me if I accept that I’m anxious rather than getting upset about it or beating myself up about it, then it’s easier to navigate or sometimes just ride out the compulsion to fret and obsess. It doesn’t eradicate the anxious thoughts all together but helps me feel less victimized my own disordered thinking. I’m going through a really rough patch with kicked up anxiety myself right now. Inside it’s constantly trying to sabotage and undermine me. I just keep trying to gently brush away all those intrusive thoughts aside so I can just stay present. It doesn’t make the anxiety magically disappear bug it makes it manageable.
Marian2
Marian2
Thank you again
I am trying
I know I will get home and be mad at myself, when I have everyone here that I could want to be with.
And my daughter got engaged last night.
rmb
rmb
So decide right now that when you get home to not choose to be mad at yourself. You are in charge of your reactions. So be in charge. And then focus on what’s in the present.

Hope your daughter had a great night. Make a choice to enjoy the rest of your time.
Marian2
Marian2
Yes you are all so right.
The fact that I got here and my entire family is here is truly a treat. (With their significant others).
But there always has to be something in the back of my mind.
Last year my mother was ill and I just waited for “that” phone call the entire trip. She did pass away a month later
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