Personal Narrative: How Dogs Improve Mental Health
Dogs Improve Mental Health
Lubo. My furry companion for two years. My closest friend as a child. When my brothers were playing football, and parents were cooking, he was always there to play with. Not just a dog to me, but a best friend too. When I was upset or mad, he’d comfort me. He helped me when I was down and always gave me something to do when I was bored. Brushing, playing, petting, walking... Endless choices of entertainment. He never yelled at me or told me I was crazy, stupid or useless. His love was unconditional and he helped me through many hard times. This is just one example of how dogs can help us in many ways. Dogs are the answer for those struggling with mental health issues.
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Everyone needs a little love. Dogs can give this to you. Dogs provide a companion to be around, a friend, always with you in your loneliest hours. The isolation that many depression sufferers feel, can be helped by a furry friend. Dogs give their owners unconditional love so when you’re feeling low, or full of self-hatred, your dog will be there to comfort you, no matter what time. A study by the Guardian claims pet owners tend to be “less lonely, less fearful, more extrovert and less preoccupied.” These things would be extremely beneficial for people with mental health problems and could greatly improve their situations. Another study found one in four people claim their dog is their best friend, and one in six women admitted to sharing their deepest secrets with their pet alone. This shows how comfortable people are around their pets, and proves they can be very therapeutic. Having someone to talk to whenever it’s needed could be the help people need. Not only can you talk to your dog, but they also won’t judge you or try to tell you things you don’t want to hear, but just sit quietly and listen to your troubles. Studies show interacting with a dog is better than watching TV, dogs make conversations easier and they grant us with happy memories. Some people say that the cost of buying and keeping a dog is too much, but can you really put a price on such a strong bond and amount of
Lubo. My furry companion for two years. My closest friend as a child. When my brothers were playing football, and parents were cooking, he was always there to play with. Not just a dog to me, but a best friend too. When I was upset or mad, he’d comfort me. He helped me when I was down and always gave me something to do when I was bored. Brushing, playing, petting, walking... Endless choices of entertainment. He never yelled at me or told me I was crazy, stupid or useless. His love was unconditional and he helped me through many hard times. This is just one example of how dogs can help us in many ways. Dogs are the answer for those struggling with mental health issues.
Mental health problems are serious …show more content…
Everyone needs a little love. Dogs can give this to you. Dogs provide a companion to be around, a friend, always with you in your loneliest hours. The isolation that many depression sufferers feel, can be helped by a furry friend. Dogs give their owners unconditional love so when you’re feeling low, or full of self-hatred, your dog will be there to comfort you, no matter what time. A study by the Guardian claims pet owners tend to be “less lonely, less fearful, more extrovert and less preoccupied.” These things would be extremely beneficial for people with mental health problems and could greatly improve their situations. Another study found one in four people claim their dog is their best friend, and one in six women admitted to sharing their deepest secrets with their pet alone. This shows how comfortable people are around their pets, and proves they can be very therapeutic. Having someone to talk to whenever it’s needed could be the help people need. Not only can you talk to your dog, but they also won’t judge you or try to tell you things you don’t want to hear, but just sit quietly and listen to your troubles. Studies show interacting with a dog is better than watching TV, dogs make conversations easier and they grant us with happy memories. Some people say that the cost of buying and keeping a dog is too much, but can you really put a price on such a strong bond and amount of