I was the same and have suffered to some extent since. In 2008 I was made redundant from my job of 15 years and couldn't leave the house for the best part of the year.
Ah gotcha. I guess people will be people but I wish it wasn't so easy to divide us so we could work to common good and change but I know that's just a dream.
I don't live with a dog at the moment so I make doggy friends whenever and wherever I can.