Anxiety after guinea pig died

Sophielouise24 · May 20, 2019

Hello , new member here

I wasn’t sure where to post this so I apologise if it’s the wrong place.
I wanted to see if anyone had any advice or who have gone through (going through) something similar.
My guinea unexpectedly died in February I was heart broken and I still get tearful now she has a sister who I still have and ever since she died my anxiety has gone through the roof I am constantly checking on her if she’s asleep and not moving much I completely panic , I check if I can’t see her in her cage me and my partner work full time and I worry about leaving her and when I finish work or my partner does I am.rushing home to get back to her And he.
I have even thought about getting a pet camera set up so I can keep an eye on her while I’m out I know this sounds completely ridiculous and isn’t healthy , I suffer with anxiety anyway but this has really set it up I wasn’t like this before with them what do I do? I don’t really know anyone I can say this to who will understand or can shed some light .
Thanks for reading sophie x

David Piggie Lover · May 20, 2019

Hello Sophie.
First I'm really sorry youre piggie died and you situtation now with after
On this forum are hundreds people young old who joined like you.
Each person is different I lost a piggie 2 years ago I deeply miss him.
On here is information On home page that deals with grief for humans and piggie.
It HELPS pls read them .
Pls tell us more about your rainbow piggie and one you have left.
Take Care. David

Claire W · May 20, 2019

Hello and welcome although I’m sorry it’s under such sad circumstances

What you are feeling is perfectly normal. I get anxious over my piggies too and so do many other member.

You may find these threads helpful as David has mentioned above Human Bereavement - Grieving, coping tips and support links for guinea pig owners and their children and here is one on how to help your remaining guinea pig grieve for her sister Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig

When you are feeling better, may be you would like to write a memorial post about your passed piggy in our rainbow bridge section xx

Flutterby · May 20, 2019

Sending hugs, I'm so sorry for your loss xx

David Piggie Lover · May 20, 2019

Claire W said:
Hello and welcome although I’m sorry it’s under such sad circumstances

What you are feeling is perfectly normal. I get anxious over my piggies too and so do many other member.

You may find these threads helpful as David has mentioned above Human Bereavement - Grieving, coping tips and support links for guinea pig owners and their children and here is one on how to help your remaining guinea pig grieve for her sister Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig

When you are feeling better, may be you would like to write a memorial post about your passed piggy in our rainbow bridge section xx

Thanks Claire. I wanted to add the links but couldn't remember how. I will learn.

Roclibrarian · May 20, 2019

Sorry to hear you having a tough time. I have anxiety as well and get so worked up over my piggies health. I have a camera set up so I can watch them from work, it really helps.
After my last 2 died it took me 7 years to pluck up courage to get more. They are so worth it though. The calming effect they have on me outweighs the bad times.
I'm not sure I have any advice, just wanted you to know you are not alone in what you are feeling x

David Piggie Lover · May 20, 2019

Roclibrarian said:
Sorry to hear you having a tough time. I have anxiety as well and get so worked up over my piggies health. I have a camera set up so I can watch them from work, it really helps.
After my last 2 died it took me 7 years to pluck up courage to get more. They are so worth it though. The calming effect they have on me outweighs the bad times.
I'm not sure I have any advice, just wanted you to know you are not alone in what you are feeling x

I agree. well said.

rhymer · May 20, 2019

David Piggie Lover said:
I agree. well said.

Totally, well said @David Piggie Lover.
maybe when the time is right you could get her a friend and if you do get a camera set up, it will be nice to watch them play.xx

Sophielouise24 · May 20, 2019

Hi , thank you all for your replies means a lot,
Thank you for the links I will take a look at them she was a healthy 3 year old piggie so was a huge shock , I’m glad I’m not alone and other feel the same too! I think a camera will definitely put me at ease I feel the same too I’m definitely not ready for another jus yet...
thank you all for reassuring me because I’m going out my mind sometimes
I am sorry for your losses too it’s so hard isn’t it? X