Don't get me wrong. I love my two cats. I recently adopted them 3 weeks ago to help me cope with stress -- after having gone through a messy breakup with an emotionally manipulative guy and almost going nuts from living alone in a covid world where social distancing and self-isolation are the norm. 

However, one of them seems to have trouble adjusting to the new home. She keeps on yowling throughout the day - while I work from home, eating, taking a shower, playing my video games, etc. She yowls in the middle of the night even if she has food. It feels like I can't take a break or have time alone! I was told to ignore her to discourage the bad behavior, but I am legit VERY stressed and anxious myself with my own life.. so my patience is really really short. It's not so easy for me to simply ignore and pretend I'm not hearing stuff. I am also doing everything I can too - making sure they get enough playtime and food. I would feel better if I see any improvement from my cat but no, nothing! 

Now, I am really stressed and anxious. I worry constantly.. What if I made a wrong decision here? Maybe I shouldn't have adopted in the first place. Maybe my cat would do better in a different home - with someone who can shower her with the attention she wants. I am feeling a mix of confusion and regret. I can't think clearly. I'm sooooo tired. What are ways to deal with stress and anxiety if you have someone nagging beside you 24/7 - to the point that you can't focus on basic activities you enjoy doing, such as eating or taking a shower (and yes, I stress out when taking a shower because my cat cries nonstop while I'm trying to relax)? 

It's kind of ironic how I decided to get cats to help me with my anxiety and stress, but now my cat is actually a contributor to it..