Im very depressed over loss of my pet parrot

ON AUG 2ND OF THIS YEAR WE TRAGICALLY LOST OUR BELOVED DAKOTA-SENEGAL PARROT.

I HAVE TWO COCKATIELS THAT ARE BONDED TOGETHER. I LOVE BOTH DEARLY AND SILAS MY LUTINO USE TO BE SO LOVING, BUT WHEN WE GOT VALENTINE THAT ALL ENDED AS THEY BONDED AND I CAN NOT LOVE ON THEM FOR THAT REASON. I AM HAVING THOUGHTS OF RELOCATING THEM TO A NEW HOME AND I AM AFRAID I AM ONLY HAVING THESE THOUGHTS DUE TO THIS GRIEVING. I WISH I KNEW WHAT WAS RIGHT HERE..ANY RESPONSES IS APPRECIATED.

Given the rich and intense relationships most pet owners share with their animal companions, the loss of a pet can be very painful. The loss of a beloved pet can trigger overwhelming feelings of grief and sadness. Physically, you might have trouble sleeping, lose weight, feel tired all the time or have difficulty focusing. Your feelings might surprise you, but shouldn鈥檛 if you consider all of the things your animal companion brought to your life, chief among them love and affection.

Grieving might take you to your spiritual and emotional edges, so it鈥檚 often tempting to try to avoid it. Yet the more you are willing to embrace your emotions, the better equipped you are to live and love fully.

How can I better understand my sadness about the death of my pet?

It may come as a surprise that you feel so deeply about your pet. You may have been aware, but not mindful, of the many wonderful gifts your pet brought to your life. For many, the loss of a pet is the loss of a trusted companion. As you experience sadness and grief about the death of your pet, take time to consider your pet鈥檚 special place in your life. The questions below can help you understand why you are so sad and, hopefully, give you positive ways to remember your pet.