Crying for my Sheepie
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| Now, I'm not a doctor or any kind of behavioral expert but I tend to think that unless it is actually impairing your life or ability to do things you want to do, I think letting yourself experience your feelings is a good thing and that Annie sounds like a great outlet / release valve. . . |
| Nope, crying isn't impairing my life. I think I cry more because I'm grateful more than anythng. Grateful that the Annie is wonderful and reminds me of other good things from the past. I love her so much! |
I can't say if it's semi-normal or not, but I'm a sap, too.  With Drez at 12 yrs of age and slowly getting more immobile, I cry just looking at her and knowing what's eventually coming.  I still cry when I think of the day that we put our first OES down. I cry at all sorts of movies, not just sad ones. My family has made it a habit to look at me during movies "to see if Mom's crying." So I can't help you, until I can help myself!!
Chris |
| well, the DSM-IV (diagnostic and statistical manual for diagnosing mental disorders) places kooky OES crying as an axis 4 diagnosis, which means that unless there's something else psychologically wrong with you, like, maybe sometimes you like to curl up in the fetal position and sing "kumbayah" to yourself for 3-6 hours on end each day, then it's no big deal, besides, i think everyone's been there, in one way or another. |
| I am also highly emotional, maybe part of Fibro?
I will cry to absolutely no reason. I never did this before. When I was preggers I cried at that Folger's commercial when the big brother comes home for Christmas. Also other sappy commericals.... I am not that bad anymore...but I do have a tendency to cry during a movie.....etc I also cried with Harley while talking to him before we put him down, on quite a few occassions. Also you have a special attachment to OES's they have always been there for you especially as a kid. I too grew up with one as my older sis and she was always there for me too. There is something about a Sheepdog that is very unique to the breed. They seem to connect on a deeper level than any other breed I have been around. |
| Elissa, I LOVE that Folger's commercial--the only thing that always got me was the age difference between the brother and sister. She was like 5 and he (at least looked) was like 25!
I think crying with the sheepie is perfectly fine... |
| Elissa It must be the fibro .I'm the same and i never used to be ! |
| I cry easily and discussed this with my therapist. She said some people are just tender-hearted and there is nothing wrong with crying. |
Ed wrote: well, the DSM-IV (diagnostic and statistical manual for diagnosing mental disorders) places kooky OES crying as an axis 4 diagnosis, which means that unless there's something else psychologically wrong with you, like, maybe sometimes you like to curl up in the fetal position and sing "kumbayah" to yourself for 3-6 hours on end each day, then it's no big deal, besides, i think everyone's been there, in one way or another.
Oh soooooo, just because you dressed up in a white coat white a bottle of tequila in your pocket NOWWWWW your a shrink??????? 
It's ok Annies's Mom, I'm 50 and have been a sap for more years than I can count. I've always embarressed my kids because I cry every time I pick them up or drop them off at an airport (I think they are secretly pleased). I cry at sad stories, songs, books movies, pictures, newspaper cereal boxes, and posts on oes.org It just means you are a warm sensitive caring human being.
Tasker is getting on in years as well and I must admit I've shed more than one tear when I occasionally ponder the prospect of losing him or when he has been sick and I was afraid something was really wrong with him. And Ed, I think KOOKY OES crying is axis 3 not 4  |
| Seems like a normal female response to me, Stacy. |
Tasker's Mom wrote: Ed wrote: well, the DSM-IV (diagnostic and statistical manual for diagnosing mental disorders) places kooky OES crying as an axis 4 diagnosis, which means that unless there's something else psychologically wrong with you, like, maybe sometimes you like to curl up in the fetal position and sing "kumbayah" to yourself for 3-6 hours on end each day, then it's no big deal, besides, i think everyone's been there, in one way or another. Oh soooooo, just because you dressed up in a white coat white a bottle of tequila in your pocket NOWWWWW your a shrink??????? nope, but i did take 4 years of psychology and work in a psych hospital for 2 years.......so.....i do know a thing or two, nevertheless i think crying with your dog isn't that weird. |
I thought it was the tequilla talking  |
| ...and Ed wonders why, when he tells people this, they subconsciously cross their legs, turn sideways and say: "Ohhhh". |
| Okay sssh dont tell anyone but Ive cried reading a romance novel...and yes ..dont laugh, I read them on occassion..... |
I cry over EVERYTHING! Even something as simple as my kids coming up to me and giving me a hug will trigger it. Books, movies, songs, and yes...my pets too. I think it's just a girl thing.  |
| Thank you all for your kind words and comic relief! I guess I'm not alone.
Tasker's Mom wrote: I've always embarressed my kids because I cry every time I pick them up or drop them off at an airport (I think they are secretly pleased).
Yes, Ginny, they are secretly pleased. My Mom cries easily too..it shows she really does care and will miss me. XOXOXO |
| I don't think your abnormal. I do the same thing sometimes.The other day on the dog show they were talking about the life span of big dogs being shorter and it made me cry.THey were actually talking about the Irish Wolfhounds but it still upset me.I worry sometimes to if something happened to me who would take care of my dogs and kids etc. I know my best friend would look after my kids and husband but she hates dogs.I console myself witht the thougght that if my husband and kids didn't have time to take care of the dogs that somebody here would adopt them but I think they would be fine. Now who's the crazy one. I'm over emotional too. |
herbgirl wrote: I console myself witht the thougght that if my husband and kids didn't have time to take care of the dogs that somebody here would adopt them but I think they would be fine. Now who's the crazy one. I'm over emotional too.
I think about stuff like that, too. I think how no one knows exactly how Louie likes to be petted, or that he like to sit in my lap when I'm on the computer (actually more like half on-he's too big for my lap ), or that he likes certain treats in the morning then others in the afternoon...I could go on. |
| I'm the same and I have always been.
I´ts god to cry now and then, you get it all out  |
| I'm the same too, especially when they are gaining in years, always breaks my heart and I can't help myself with emotions and thinking how long have I got in years left with them, then I get teary. |
| I don't even want to think about them getting up in age. My Rosie is 12. I see her aging in her eyes and face but she still has the get up and go of a 2 year old!
Ali |
isabella wrote: I think about stuff like that, too. I think how no one knows exactly how Louie likes to be petted, or that he like to sit in my lap when I'm on the computer (actually more like half on-he's too big for my lap
), or that he likes certain treats in the morning then others in the afternoon...I could go on.If it you any comfort, they are VERY adaptable. I adopted CHummie at 8.5 years, after her owner died. She has been VERY clear about how she likes to be petted, her love for treats, etc. She may be 9, but she's an adorable pup to me. I'm looking forward to every year, month, day we have to enjoy together. . . |
Valerie wrote: If it you any comfort, they are VERY adaptable. I adopted CHummie at 8.5 years, after her owner died. She has been VERY clear about how she likes to be petted, her love for treats, etc. She may be 9, but she's an adorable pup to me. I'm looking forward to every year, month, day we have to enjoy together. . .
Awww, I know, it still makes me sad cause he's my doggie! |
| Stacey, I think it's a natural thing you're experiencing. We were actually talking about this with another couple at dinner tonight and my husband said he remembered me crying about Newman getting older the last few years of his life. It's difficult to see them age, but you know in your heart that you've taken care of them the best you possibly can. I think that's one of the special bonds you can have with a pet knowing that they won't be here forever and to value every moment you have with them. |
| It is not just a gal thing. My hubby cries at sad movies, and his dad used to cry whenever we were leaving after a visit.
I cry at Flipper, and Stuart Little was the saddest movie of all. Why they would recommend that for kids is beyond me! I bawled all the way through it. |
| Merlin is just over a year and I've already cried a few times about when he won't be with us anymore, just last night as a matter of fact. I've decided that I'm going to get a tattoo of him when he's gone. If no one can draw him good enough, I'll just get his name. I always thought dog tattoos were silly too, but not anymore! Heck, I still cry about a dog I lost 5-6 years ago! So, you're totally normal. I think this breed has something to do with it too, they are just so... sheepie! |
| Sounds pretty normal to me. These sheepies really get to your heart. I think they bring out the deepest emotions. |
| Stacy I'm sure it is very normal to feel the way you do when snuggling up to your oes. I have similar emotions about my precious hearts too at times. We know that we love them very much but I don't think we realise just how much. They are our security blankets for when we need one. They listen to us. Always want to be near us and never ask very much from us except to be loved in return.
ENOUGH, I have a lump in my throat just talking about it. |
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