This problem started 3 years ago. I have a dog who because of some extremely loud fireworks one night wouldn't stop barking. I dissolved into a sobbing wreck as this went on for several hours. The fireworks were being set off totally illegally / dangerously but despite this the police wouldn't come out to stop it. The firework season was hell for the next few weeks.
I've dreaded late October to mid November since and I've been getting worked up about the thought of things kicking off again in a couple of weeks. Well it started tonight with a few fireworks being set off and the dog on edge.
This is likely to go on around here until the middle of November now it's started. It used to be one night years ago but nobody cares anymore. Have complained to my MP who basically doesn't care.
There's nothing I can do other than trying to keep the dog as calm as possible which isn't helped when I'm stressed out and basically disintegrating.
Just feel so scared and hate this time of year now. Don't want to go out because I'm worried how the dog is if and when the fireworks start.
This on top of general anxiety and depression!
Not sure what I'm expecting people to say but it helps to write this out! Trying to stay strong but really feel like giving up on everything!