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    New cat mom struggling with major anxiety around cleanliness

    Ha! Part of why I loved this cat was her very, very, VERY cute face and well, sphynx cats are...not for everyone. I looked at the Rex cats too before giving it a try with a regular ol’ shorthair rescue, but ultimately I didn’t want to go for a bred cat and had hoped to be the right fit for a...
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    New cat mom struggling with major anxiety around cleanliness

    Hi everyone, wanted to share an update. I did meet with my therapist this morning and together we concluded that right now it’s best that I return this sweet cat because it just isn’t right for me, right now. She is the perfect cat for me in every way *except* that I lose my best coping...
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    What have you learned about cats since owning one?

    Why is that? I have noticed that as well and I am trying to keep my bathroom (with all my makeup out on the counter) my one cat free area in my apartment!
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    New cat mom struggling with major anxiety around cleanliness

    Thank you. I have been using “after shower, before bed” cat clothes but even the places she sits (like on the quilt covering the couch, on the throw covering the spot on the bed where she sleeps) cause me anxiety. For example, I can’t dump my clean laundry onto the bed to fold it anymore without...
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    New cat mom struggling with major anxiety around cleanliness

    I agree, she is sweet and just a lovely cat. I think that second part is the hard part- I can’t tell whether this will lessen over time, and I know there’s no magic or prescribed length of time that I should “stick it out” to be able to tell whether it’s right for me to keep her or not.
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    New cat mom struggling with major anxiety around cleanliness

    I would love to hear more- how long has your sister had her dog, and did it’s fur/general messes increase her anxiety at first as well? How did it change over time?
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    New cat mom struggling with major anxiety around cleanliness

    I have an appointment this week to check in about it and am also very anxious in anticipation to get some more perspective and support. Maybe I can check back in with this thread after my appointment.
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    New cat mom struggling with major anxiety around cleanliness

    Hi everyone, I’ve just joined after reading a number of “I regret adopting a cat” posts and advice, none of which quite covered what I am struggling with. Please be kind but honest because I am really struggling. I live with significant anxiety which I have managed for a long time by...
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