Are your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?

My pets help me wonders with my anxiety and depression.



I would like to know if anyone does benefit from time spent with pets or animals say at work etc.



Years ago the family dog wouldn't leave me when I tried to end my life after a bungled first try. He wouldn't keep his sad eyes off me. I couldn't go through with it. Too selfish of me to do that to loved ones. Are your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?without a doubt.



i have 3 dogs and they are the only ones that have ever been there for me during the good and the bad. (RIP goober)



i also work at a vet's office and am training to become a petnurse (same as vet technician, we just call it pet nurse here) and i love going to work because of the animals.



they are full of unconditional love and i can understand how they help us with our mental illnessess. Are your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?
thankyou! it's hard work huh? but sooo worth it. good luck with yours as well. :)

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Are your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?My dogs are what keep me going when I feel hopeless. I lost my "baby" last year and he really was more important to me than any human has ever been. I have a new dog now and we also have a special bond. She was abused so we have a connection. We grow together.



Animals are so in tune with their people!. My dog snuggles up to me and makes me feel loved. I know I could never leave her which keeps me here when I am very depressed. Dogs love us unconditionally and you can never, ever get that from a human.Are your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?
yes, one of my friends is still alive, like you, thanks to her dog... I LOVE HER DOG!!!! no, really, her dog was the only thing that stopped her from going through with it. the good thing about pets, is you know they need you and that they will always love you :)Are your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?yes pets do not judge and can provide time to forget about all the crazy things going on around people



Walking and playing with my dog help take my mind off the day-to-day problems and walking is good for you

Good luckAre your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?
I don't suffer from a mental illness, but my dogs know when I'm feeling a little depressed. They always come up and put their heads against me to try and help me feel better. It works every time.Are your pets helpful to you when suffering from a mental illness?
Dogs certainly help us out, they care about us and dont get lost in an inner world of thought and worry like we do



I think they help ground us a lot