As some of you know I've had pneumonia recently and a couple of months ago I sadly lost my dog.
I wrote a couple of weeks ago 'I'm back' but have hardly contributed to this site!
I still feel quite poorly to be honest and many times a week struggle to not think about my wonderful dog. My two other dogs have accepted she's not here anymore and carried on with their little lives but I'm finding it much much harder to move on.
I have read about the complaints on here lately, I'm not sure if any changes will be made but I hope not. Since joining here about 6 months ago I've offered advice when asked, listened, spoken, complained, whinged, cried and laughed.......is that not what we are all here for?
I don't have the strength to argue but I'm just popping on to thank you all for your support and lovely messages......that's the reason I'm here, so I don't feel so alone.
So, thank you all.
Back soon when I feel stronger.
Best wishes to you all.
Mike x
Written by
Mmike110
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Ah, I remember reading your blog and I am so very sorry that you are still feeling down missing your dog. Thing is, for a lot of us, dogs are family and you can grieve their loss too. You write what you want to write, we are a caring community here to support each other 'no matter what'.
It's so hard when you lose a dog, it took me weeks to be able to talk about him without crying. It must be even worse when you are feeling so ill. I hope you feel better soon Mike
Mike I wish there was a magic word that would make it all alright for you, & I know we all would use it, the pneumonia alone is enough to bring any of us to our knees, the loss of your beloved dog on top it such a heavy load, we will all continue to support, cajulle, & encourage each other in the usual way, with love, understanding, & compassion, & always with a smile, & a laugh, so please, rest easy, we will be here for you to moan, whinge, laugh & cry, & when we can, give you the best support with what knowledge we have gained from our experiences, wishing you a speedy recovery & peace of mind, Karen xxx
Hi, I can fully understand how you feel. I have also lost a beloved dog. I still miss him,( after 10 years ), but the pain gets easier and i can think of him without getting too upset now. Its horrible, horrible. I do hope you feel better soon, pneumonias not nice either.
Hi Mike. It's nice to see you on here again, even if you are not up to posting regularly at the moment.
You have had a rough time with ling your dog and getting over pneumonia. That isn't something you recover from quickly, so take it steady and pop in here whenever you want.
Hope you feel better soon Mike and so very sorry about your lovely dog. Animals do touch our lives more than we sometimes realise. Thinking of you and wishing you well. xxx
I still miss and think about our dog that we lost 10 years ago, he was 13 and had him as a puppy, so know how you are feeling and being especially low at the moment recovering, it makes it all the harder.
I have loved and lost 16 friends over the years and I cried buckets for each one.However the memories that they have given me will remain with me forever.Their enjoyment when swimming in the sea,walks over Dartmoor,lying with my mum when she was ill,chewing up the three piece suite that my mother in law gave us,the list is endless.The love and affection that each one gave to us !!!
They were all unwanted or ill treated ,and I cannot understand why people can be so cruel,they are worse than the dogs.
Hi Mike, so sorry to know that your much loved companion has passed away recently. We form
such a deep bond with our animals - our grief at the final parting is entirely understandable.
Have gone through this a number of times in the past and know how hard it is. I could only think of all the love and care that had been given and the happy life I had provided for the this particular animal when it could have ended up anywhere. And I'm sure that you gave your best too.
As for having pneumonia - that will indeed make you feel all the more wretched in every way and I do hope things start to ease soon.
Don't worry about contributing to the site - you already are doing, and in time you'll be able to let us know how you're getting along.
Warmest regards,
Lovelight xx
Hi Mike,do hope you are feeling a tad better by now.You have been through the mill.
So sorry for the loss of your dog,I lost our best friend a few months ago,so understand your pain.Our garden is somewhat empty without Jaz,running around there.
Somehow,missed your blog till now.Anyway,all the best,
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
still struggling 
Recently diagnosed Asthma & COPD overlap…. Struggling with anxiety 
Struggling with flare up
struggling to cope with COPD
peak flow is okay but struggling to breathe 
