So I've been really sad about Carrie Fisher

[TexasBushwhacker]

I struggle with depression and she was so open about being bipolar, taking meds and even getting ECT. Her openess probably helped some people to get treatment and may have even saved some lives. She was a hero to me. To top it off, she had just turned 60 in October and I will also in January. So I've shed some tears today.

One of my cats, Maestro, is normally pretty snuggly, but today he has just been a Velcro kitty 🐱. My mother had a cat, Sweetie, that would lay by her when she was sick from chemo. Sweetie would even put her paws on Mama's cheeks, holding her head ever so gently.

So do your pets know when you're feeling sick or sad?

[rurallib]

1. ya made me get a bit misty

yeah, my cat can sure tell when things aren't right and he usually tries to treat it with a bit of extra snugglig.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I think that my cats are able to tell when I'm depressed

and pay extra attention to me when it occurs. They seem to have a better understanding of me than any human does.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. They know when something is wrong.

Once when I sprained my knee and it hurt like hell, one of my cats would lie against it and purr. Somehow he knew that knee was injured and he wanted to fix it by purring - which actually does work: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-cats-purr/

[applegrove]

4. When I am sick and stay home in bed my cats get so excited. They are thriĺled

to have me napping during the day. I agree with you she saved lives. That is quite a legacy...all those she helped.

[nycbos]

5. One of my favorite Star Wars moment

[Skittles]

6. my cat knows

if I have a fever, he tries to take advantage of the heat

when I'm just down, he howls at me until I respond in a "normal" fashion

I hear you about Carrie - she was just so open and honest, didn't hold back

[Rustyeye77]

7. Kicked for same feelings

[mackerel]

8. Feeling this way too

but this morning when I woke up I told myself that now she was at peace, true peace.

[catbyte]

9. My beloved, spoiled rescue felines, Otis & Sammy, certainly do. They are always a world of comfort.

They have been awesome these last 2 months, too. I'm not normally plagued by depression, but I have been seriously depressed since November 8 and they've been such a help. I don't think I could've gotten by this long without them. I'm so glad you have furry nurses, too. Please give your precious Maestro a scritch under the chin for me.

[TexasBushwhacker]

10. He's taking care of me today too

I got a pneumonia vaccine yesterday and feel like crap. He hasn't left my side.