Emotional support animals improve the lives of those with mental conditions like anxiety,
depression, PTSD, and OCD. ESAs increase well-being and mental health and help people
cope with their disabilities. Animals provide unconditional love and support. No matter
how bad your day was, your dog will always be happy to see you when you come home.
Even just petting an animal reduces cortisol (the stress hormone) levels and is good for
heart health. Learn more about how ESAs make you feel better.
You Feel Less Alone
Many people suffering from psychological conditions feel isolated and alone. Those with
autism may have trouble connecting to other people. When you're depressed, it's hard to
leave the house and have the energy to hold a conversation. Dogs, cats, and other animals
ease the feelings of isolation without judgment or demanding questions. Your ESA ( maybe
you have heard the term emotional service dog?) is right there by your side no matter what, giving you love and support even if you feel like you don't deserve it.
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Routine
Having an emotional support animal like a dog or cat helps keep you in a routine. Dogs
require daily walks, forcing you to get out of the house even if you do not want to. Find out the best dog breeds for social anxiety disorders. Dogs can help you interact with other
people and are great conversation starters. Keeping a routine is great for stability and
reducing anxiety. If you have depression, you have to put your ESA first and give them
exercise and attention. Learn about the best ESA dog breeds for depression.
Stress Reduction
Animals make you smile, laugh, and reduce stress through happy brain chemicals like
oxytocin and reducing stress hormones like cortisol. Dogs encourage exercise which helps
decrease stress and boosts mood. Playing or just petting your pet is a natural stress
reliever. Ever notice when you get home from a long, stressful day, you start to feel better
as soon as you give your pet some attention? It's not magic; it's science.
Emotional support animals are a natural way to feel better. Pets give us the love and
support we need to help cope with psychological conditions. This love and support
increase mental health and well-being. Emotional support animals help people feel less
alone and isolated from the world. It can be easier to connect with animals than people
when you're feeling down or have a condition that makes it hard to communicate your
feelings.
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