JennyorAlice
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Does having a "pet" in your life help you with managing your mental health issue(s)? If so, how does that "pet" help you?
I feel it can sometimes be even worse than losing a person. I feel like many people know when they are dying; they understand it, they understand the pain even though it's hard. Animals don't understand and they seem so innocent. And they don't wrong us like people do, so they're easier to love! <3 I still cry for all of my kitties that have died, and picture them romping in the grass in heaven, waiting for me. I know it's silly though =Pjennywren said:Well, I had a dog that passed away in my 20s and I have still never been able to bond with an animal the way I did her. She was a 90lbs Doberman Shepard mix and was my best friend for 17 years. I still mourn for her.
So while I think pets can help with emotional/mental issues:I also think the pain of losing them can be as bad as losing a person.
Jenny I always say that the best way to get over a pet is to get another one as soon as possible.Well, I had a dog that passed away in my 20s and I have still never been able to bond with an animal the way I did her. She was a 90lbs Doberman Shepard mix and was my best friend for 17 years. I still mourn for her.
So while I think pets can help with emotional/mental issues:I also think the pain of losing them can be as bad as losing a person.
It's really good to read your post, this just proves that there are things that can definitely make a difference, in your case your pets.It is true that our pets give us relief from stress and make us responsible. Some people though may not be able to take out their pets because of depressive agoraphobia. Small dogs and cats and other small pets are great for these sufferers as they still have to be responsible to the animal and are not obligated to take them out.
My pets have been a God send to me. They keep me company all throughout the day and night and put up with any mood that I happen to be in. I love them so much and am so appreciative that they share their life with me.
A cat would be wonderful to have @to7update but I fear that my dogs would eat them for breakfast!It's really good to read your post, this just proves that there are things that can definitely make a difference, in your case your pets.
Having a pet can work both ways though, as it can help us relieve stress, but it can also generate more stress, like for example if we have a dog that always barks to people and other dogs when we go to the street. I'd go for a cat simply for this reason.
I believe pets do help with our mental health issues. They not only provide great companionship, but also motivation and comfort, and having one in my opinion relieves stress and anxiety. Having a pet especially a dog, gives that owner a sense of purpose. Just petting your pet whether it is a cat or a dog, gives you a calm effect and helps you relax.Does having a "pet" in your life help you with managing your mental health issue(s)? If so, how does that "pet" help you?