Does anyone else find that their pet is one of their greatest helpers within the!
Question: Does anyone else find that their pet is one of their greatest helpers within their illness!?
i have depression, and my guinea pig really helps to cheer me up, or to comfort me!. stroking him calms me down, and his unconditional love helps make me feel better!. without him, i don't know how i'd survive!.
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i would have to say YES hands down!! my cat Meek has been a true life saver for me on so may occasions!. see i have bipolar II ultra rapid-cycling!. (among other illnesses and disorders) i go from one extreme to another within hours!. so my depression is severe!! she has showed my a love that no human being could possibly imagine, she has given to me a friendship that will out last any human beings friendship, she loves me even on my worst days! i have been suicidal and with her love, meows and purring has kept me from trying to commit suicide more than once!. she s my world! just to see her beings a smile to my face no matter how depressed i am! to watch her play with her toys brings laughter back into my world of chaos! with out her i have no clue if i could survive!.!.!.i have come to lean on her in times of need!. she has never once turned me away!
Meek thank you for always being there for me! You are my angel!
btw!.!.!.very good question!.!.!.it brought tears to my eyes writing the answer!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Meek thank you for always being there for me! You are my angel!
btw!.!.!.very good question!.!.!.it brought tears to my eyes writing the answer!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Animals are so much more genuine than people!. So much more real in so many ways!. You just get to the core nature of compassion and cut through all the mental games us humans play with each other!. Totally agree, I'm going through a tough time and would like to get a dog or something!.
Side note: Try not to get too desperately attached to your guinea pig specifically though, but be observant of the emotions you get when you are with him and you can take that feeling elsewhere in life, and beyond his lifespan!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Side note: Try not to get too desperately attached to your guinea pig specifically though, but be observant of the emotions you get when you are with him and you can take that feeling elsewhere in life, and beyond his lifespan!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I bought a cockatiel when my wife and i thought we would split, ten months later we were back together and now my wife is jealous of my bird as she says she gets all the affection, its funny but i bought the cockatiel to have something to keep me going in life, now its started to slightly break it all up again, not that i blame my bird, its circumstances that have gone all wrong!.
But i must say that having an animal is probably the best thing you can do later in life to keep you company because if your on your own you begin to feel the loneliness, that's the first step to depression and maybe even early death!. As far as I'm concerned having a pet is the best thing to do in your life, they certainly repay back any kindness you give!. Trumps to all pets!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
But i must say that having an animal is probably the best thing you can do later in life to keep you company because if your on your own you begin to feel the loneliness, that's the first step to depression and maybe even early death!. As far as I'm concerned having a pet is the best thing to do in your life, they certainly repay back any kindness you give!. Trumps to all pets!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You are so right! My 13 year old German Shepherd has been a power of strength to me over 13 difficult years !.!.!.!. the fact that she is always there, showing totally unconditional love and taking me for a walk every night has given me one positive thing in my life to rely on!. I guess the relief comes from having something so positive in your life despite the dark days that you may be going through!. The downside is that pets get ill themselves and never live that long !.!.!. I'll miss my dog terribly when the time comes but the memories will last forever!. That was a great question !Www@Answer-Health@Com
Excellent question! I love my cat to bits, I have depression too but no matter how low I feel my cat is always there and ready for a cuddle!. There is an organisation in the UK called Pets As Therapy, have a look at the website and get involved if you can!. :o)Www@Answer-Health@Com
I do believe animals do allow for a feeling of comfort especially when your plagued with the constant thought of isolation you have unconditional non judgmental love from a pet!.
I find my dog helps me out when i'm feeling isolated and my depression is acting up!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I find my dog helps me out when i'm feeling isolated and my depression is acting up!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i hate to admit this, but I have the same problem and have found my kids new pet is doing the same for me, which I never expected cos he is a corn snake!!! Very relaxing to hold and he even pops out to watch one tree hill with me when they are at school!. Shh dont tell anyone!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes definitely!. I have a puppy called Tilly!. She's a cocker spaniel lab x, she'll be two in October!.
She doesn't live with me because I moved out, but she is always excited to see everyone and she always has so much energy!. She always made me happy!.
Now that I can't see her every day I go on youtube and search!. I also have a video of my puppy on there which helps too!.
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=UDblWnZV0!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
She doesn't live with me because I moved out, but she is always excited to see everyone and she always has so much energy!. She always made me happy!.
Now that I can't see her every day I go on youtube and search!. I also have a video of my puppy on there which helps too!.
http://www!.youtube!.com/watch!?v=UDblWnZV0!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
100% with you there!. My pets are always there for me no matter what my mood,they are there when I'm happy or sad and seeing them wagg their tail/purr just makes my day so much brighter,couldnt imagine my life without my furbabies!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
yes, i have to say its so nice to see someone else mentioning this! i find animals so theraputic!. I have cats and dogs and i would be lost without them! they have helped me through some really bad times!!
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Absolutely feel the same as you!. My cats mean the world to me!. They always know when I'm upset or down and come and sit with me!. Their unconditional love is amazing!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I just got a kitten today!.
A pain in the *** at first, but once they sorta relax they really helped me when I was strung out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
A pain in the *** at first, but once they sorta relax they really helped me when I was strung out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
yes i think its because they dont talk when you need peace
and you can look after them which feels good and they give company!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
and you can look after them which feels good and they give company!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
yes, no matter how down u feel your pet will always be there for u!. A cuddle from my dog always helps if im feeling sadWww@Answer-Health@Com
yea my dog helps, the stupid f****a always manages to make me laugh and put a smile back on my faceWww@Answer-Health@Com
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