u/MorningSquare5882

Hi all, I am currently sitting on a train, half an hour into a 2.5 hour journey with my cat. She is very not happy about the situation, and is shouting, scrabbling, and generally making her feelings known.

This was a very last-minute journey and I didn't have time to find a sitter, hence why she is with me. I feel so bad for her! 😩

I'm going to have to do this journey in reverse ina few days' time, and I'm absolutely dreading it. She is usually such a calm kitty, but she's so unhappy right now.

Has anyone used any medication like gabapentin to calm their cat before a journey? I can't bear the thought of putting her through all this again, and I'm worried she'll never trust me again.

Any other tips gratefully received, too.

I have this, and I'm trying to find a way to put it into words.

It's not claustrophobia - I can be okay in small places, as long as there is a way to exit. But I get very scared when I feel trapped among a large crowd, or in a place or situation where I can't easily leave.

Is this a known phobia? Is there a word for it?

So many people's lives are ruined by gambling addiction, and using a sub for cute urban wildlife to promote gaming sites is gross imo.

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Just voted in my local election, first time since moving to a new borough. Just got in about 15 minutes before the polling station closed. Feels good to use my democratic rights!

Whoever wins the seats, I'll be glad I had my say and was involved in the process.

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