Awake and up all night

I just want to say thank you for replying. I like the idea of a robotic cat. Lol. My anxiety is a fear that something terrible is about to Happy. The doctors call it general anxiety disorder. I worry about everything as opposed to one single thing. Like you say I am usually okay during the day I can think rationally. When it gets to night everything seems worse. 

Sonia sweetheart, my mam lived alone for the last 5 years of her life. She wasn't afraid to do so, but my sister was concerned and bought her a white, robot cat. Mam was thrilled and named the puss Mitzi - she proudly showed her off to all her visitors. Maybe your Prince could get you one for Christmas or your birthday?

Hugs and love sweetheart xxx

My son has got an app on you tube called huff. I use it regularly it is about deep breathing and meditation. I find that helpful.

Thank you so much Gill. The robotic cat is not a bad idea. It would keep me company.

That's what mam said and sat Mitzi on her knee to stroke when watching the telly. She said it was almost like having a real cat. As mam was very elderly then, a real puss would have been out of the question as her mobility was also very compromised.

Ray strikes again with another brainwave! xxx

He is a good lad. Always makes me laugh. 

I did not think even for a moment that such a thing was available. Your post about your mum's robotic cat got me looking on the web. Some of them are amazing. There's quite a range, from realistic unresponsive toys, to more advanced types with limited functions such as meowing and purring, (even breathing!) and others which are more mobile but look very robotic. I presume the mobile ones wonder around the house scratching the curtains, disappearing to the kitchen at meal times, meowing and bringing in half dead mice from the garden. Apparently old peoples homes are the main market. If I ordered one, I hope it comes in an anonymous brown package. I'm not ready for a home just yet.  xxx  

He always gets me laughing too, Sonia - he's got a real way with words.

I think I've mucked something up with my phone as it's gone haywire. I bet it's down to dabbling about with it this afternoon. Oh crikey xxx

 You're priceless Ray! I bet Sonia's laughing as well now!

Mam's cat meowed and purred, rolled about a bit and moved her paws. There was no prowling about or fetching rats home though - they must have been the more expensive models.

Listening to you and Sonia talk about living alone reminded me of six glorious years when I did. Being a creature of the night myself, nothing scared me in that department. I was also the proud owner of a weighty iron bar to ward off creatures of the human variety.

It alarmed me how easily I slipped back into solo living when OH was in hospital for over a quarter of a year. I even spent Christmas and New Year alone whilst he was in and it didn't matter a jot. Do you think I'm an oddball Ray, cos I'm starting to feel I must be. Oh dear...

So sorry you find nights difficult. Ooh now I have caught up with the rest of the chat, I don't have to say that robotic cats are an actual thing!

Actually those realistic baby dolls for adult collectors, you know the ones with oh so pretty faces and outfits, they come with a breathing version but I find that thought err disturbing. Back to cats... be next step up from a furry hot water bottle!

Anxiety can be difficult to explain to folk, especially the ones asking WHAT you are worrying about. Yes it may be out of concern and the human drive to solve things but if you could explain and rationalize you'd be most way to sorting it yourself.

Now see I am better at night kuz life in the form of officialdom etc has clocked off.

What might you call your puss and what colour do you fancy?

Cheers