Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
then open in external browser
and click "Open in External Browser" 
95.5K
Depressed Guy Adopts A Cat, Illustrates The Ways It Helped Him Over The Past 2 Months
It’s been tough for Yash Pandit. The artist from Mumbai, India has been battling mental health issues, and even though he’s worked really hard to get everything under control, he still needed a little help. A special someone to support him. A cat.
“I chose Bagheera because I always wanted a dark-colored cat,” Pandit told Bored Panda. “There’s always this stupid superstition surrounding dark cats about them being bad luck, so not many people wanted him anyway. But mostly because out of all of the kittens there, he was the one I connected with, he was very calm. loving and always looking to cause some mischief. I fell in love with him the moment I saw him.”
More info: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
RELATED:
Image credits: anlyin
Yash said Bagheera is a true weirdo. “He will convince you that he’s sweet and calm, and then pounce on you when you look away. He’s the most friendly cat I’ve ever seen, has no problem in loving and greeting anyone new. He’s smart enough to pretend that he’s fallen asleep but also thinks his shadow is another cat and starts pouncing on it. He loves to watch Fresh Prince of Bel Air with me, and won’t fall asleep until I put on Frank Ocean songs, in which case he will hug my phone and go to sleep. I love him with all my life.”
Pandit was diagnosed with Type 1 rapid cycling bipolar disorder, along with depression and anxiety. “The latter were only by-products of my primary disorder,” he explained. “I have a therapist and a psychiatrist, and I have a strict regime of therapy and medications that I follow religiously to keep my disorder under my control.”
“It is absolutely important to seek proper health for mental health disorders. A lot of people mistook this comic as my cat being the sole reason that I’m out of my depression, which is not true. I had to work hard, get therapy, take my medication on time. My cat helped me get out of my bed, have a workout routine, eat healthy when I feed him, wake up on time, etc. But I attribute my getting better largely to the strict regime of medication and therapy.”
People loved the honest comic
What do you think ?
Elizabeth Schuyler 6 years ago
My doggo is always so helpful when I'm falling apart. She comes up to me and bumps me until I pet her, then snuggles up next to me and falls asleep. Glad to see the kitty is helpful. <3
athornedrose 6 years ago
my rescue cat has rescued me more times than he'll ever understand. he's very calm and understanding during panic attacks and make me get up to play or pet or feed him. yours looks like a good boy too.
leeroy jenkins 6 years ago
cats are amazing creatures to have as a therapy animal, i used to cry and my cat would walk up to me and check on me. i cried cause my cat was super sick and i couldnt help him but even when sick he came up to me and rubbed on me.
Lauren Caswell 6 years ago
Cats seem to know when you need them...our cat we had growing up had great dignity and was rather aloof, but if I was crying he would come to me, and not only allow me to pet him but even let me hug him (although he hated hugs)
Load More Replies...
Michael Gunter 6 years ago
In "A Streetcat Named Bob" the writer kicks his heroin addiction because he realized his cat needed him. It's a wonderful book.
Linda Clements 6 years ago
You and your cat are wonderful. I have two cats. Love your art! I find it amazing and cheerful.,,and spot on. I have some situational depression, and I know how they comfort and help me. Kudos to you and your recovery "schedule". You are wonderful
The Random Merp 6 years ago
I love this!!! My kitty does the exact same thing, and I love her for it. She's always talking to me, makes sure I get enough sleep and stuff, and is just all around amazing.
Anna McHugh 6 years ago
I often struggle with thoughts of suicide, but knowing that one of my cats would take it badly if I wasn't there keeps me going. The other one, not so much lol.
Elizabeth Schuyler 6 years ago
My doggo is always so helpful when I'm falling apart. She comes up to me and bumps me until I pet her, then snuggles up next to me and falls asleep. Glad to see the kitty is helpful. <3
athornedrose 6 years ago
my rescue cat has rescued me more times than he'll ever understand. he's very calm and understanding during panic attacks and make me get up to play or pet or feed him. yours looks like a good boy too.
leeroy jenkins 6 years ago
cats are amazing creatures to have as a therapy animal, i used to cry and my cat would walk up to me and check on me. i cried cause my cat was super sick and i couldnt help him but even when sick he came up to me and rubbed on me.
Lauren Caswell 6 years ago
Cats seem to know when you need them...our cat we had growing up had great dignity and was rather aloof, but if I was crying he would come to me, and not only allow me to pet him but even let me hug him (although he hated hugs)
Load More Replies... Michael Gunter 6 years ago
In "A Streetcat Named Bob" the writer kicks his heroin addiction because he realized his cat needed him. It's a wonderful book.
Linda Clements 6 years ago
You and your cat are wonderful. I have two cats. Love your art! I find it amazing and cheerful.,,and spot on. I have some situational depression, and I know how they comfort and help me. Kudos to you and your recovery "schedule". You are wonderful
The Random Merp 6 years ago
I love this!!! My kitty does the exact same thing, and I love her for it. She's always talking to me, makes sure I get enough sleep and stuff, and is just all around amazing.
Anna McHugh 6 years ago
I often struggle with thoughts of suicide, but knowing that one of my cats would take it badly if I wasn't there keeps me going. The other one, not so much lol.
You May Like Funny Cats Sleeping In Weirdest Positions Ever Meet Sphynx Cats - The Most Adorable Hairless Felines “Kitties Working Hard And Hardly Working”: 109 Delightful Pics Of Working Cats (New Pics)
Akvile Petraityte 🇺🇦
Akvile Petraityte 🇺🇦
Mantas Kačerauskas
Related on Bored Panda
498
71