The crazy cat lady is someone who has been the butt of many jokes throughout the years and many have speculated on why she is a crazy cat lady. Now we find out, it may have begun during their childhood.

Crazy Cat Lady Life Started as a Child ThinkStock
Crazy Cat Lady Life Started as a Child ThinkStock
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So it might sound crazy, but there is some data to support the idea that the crazy cat lady might not have had a choice in who she is today.

Of course we are using 'crazy cat lady' loosely and don't really mean to offend anyone, but it is one of those things that women, at least, joke about amongst each other over wine and unlucky dating experiences.There are even many references to a cat lady starter kit. Many can be heard saying 'I'm one more bad date away from buying another cat and calling it quits!'

All kidding aside, the math has been done and the news is out, at least in one study. For children, not just girls who had cats as kids have been noted to be more at risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disease.

Research shows that in at least three studies, children are at a higher risk of developing a serious mental illness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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