[missmoonshine]

Hi just wondering if anyone else experiences something similiar. My dog died 16 months ago and I cant help myself I say her name out loud often. I have even said it quietly to myself when at work making sure noone was in earshot. Sometimes when I am on my own at home I will call her name out really loudly. I know this isnt normal but the urge gets to great and I have to say her name. I myself dont even know why?

[BashfullOne]

When I lost you little Yorkie, Max, and then my Mini Dachshund, Maddie - I would say their names out loud for a few months... Just hopeing that their death was a bad dream. I only did it for a few months. Sorry I'm not of much help. But I understand your pain! I hope I was able to help. Our pets are family members and it's a terrible loss to us when we lose a pet, a loved one. It's like losing a child to me - I grieved for a long, long time. And still miss them so badley. But I know they are healthy now and waiting for Mama to come be with them some day. I know I will see them agian!

[lonegael]

I think it is probably a comforting thing, like making contact again. I used to go and talk to my grandfather either at the graveyard when my folks were there, (I'd sit by the grave for long periods and complain about school) or infront of the old wooden crate that held his helmet (WWI) and letters to my grandmother. It made me feel that the connection was still open and alive. I think over time I internalized it, so that I don't have to have the physical connection there any longer. I still miss him, though. I think it's OK, Moonshine.

[HereIamBp]

When my dearly loved Mother passed, calling out "Mom!" gave me a needed emotional release/outlet. The same thing happened later when my beloved cat passed and I called out his name. Normal? I Don't know, but it really helped me deal with my overwhelming emotions.

[perpetuallysad]

My Ladybug (dog) that I had for 14 years died one year ago this past monday (Feb 22). I have another dog whom I love, but really just isn't my Ladybug. Anyway, I call the other dog Lady ALL THE TIME. I look for her in her "spot" by my chair, I think about her all the time...etc. I think that its ok. I loved that dog, she was my friend. She went through so many things with me that I am nearly crying just writing this. Its ok to miss your pets. You aren't strange.

[dj586858]

My pets have been my babies too. I am down to one little cat now and she is not doing well. She has recently gone blind and stays confused a lot but she still eventually gets to where she wants to go. Her favorite purr place now is about an inch from my face. I have never done the name-calling thing but comfort from grief works differently from person to person. Both of my parents have been gone for several years and I will suddenly start crying uncontrollably about them even now. And I dream about them almost every single night. There is nothing wrong with what you are doing, especially if it comforts you.

[WendyAussie]

I think it is totally normal - but that's normal for me!! lol. I have a little cat, 10 years old only 2.9kg and her name is Teddybear, Teddy, or any number of idiotic names I call her - all day and night. If I lost her, I would think something was wrong with me if I didn't call out her name all the time. I am very much alone because of my illnesses and she is the closest person I have.

My Mum died 2 years ago and I still speak to her and just call out to her like others have said.

So I wouldn't worry about it.

[missmoonshine]

Yeh guess its a reassurance thing, at the end of the day normal does not exist anyway! I do have another dog and would love him if it wasnt for all the bipolar meds I am on. But hes pretty cool (well I think so) and does get called Grace sometimes instead of Ruger he doesnt seem to mind.
My Dads also been dead a year I call out his name silently knowing that it makes him feel closer to my heart