{"id":3383,"date":"2019-07-02T11:37:37","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T15:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/?p=3383"},"modified":"2023-09-19T16:05:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T20:05:11","slug":"5-ways-that-pets-boost-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/5-ways-that-pets-boost-your-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways That Pets Boost Your Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article is contributed by guest writer, Stephanie (Follow her work @sjaywrites13<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Ways That Pets Boost\nYour Mental Health <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Your pet is part of the\nfamily, and you would do anything for them. While your pet can bring on just as\nmany headaches as smiles, at the end of the day, they are undoubtedly a source\nof happiness in your life. If you\u2019re a pet owner, this might seem obvious. But\ndid you know that there are real, scientifically proven, mental health benefits\nto owning a pet? Read on to discover a few reasons why you might just need your\npet more than they need you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Reducing Anxiety and\nStress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re anything like\nme, when you start to feel a rise in your anxiety, sitting down with your animal\nis a great way to calm yourself and put a smile on your face. Proximity to your\npets actively makes you happier\nby increasing the amount of oxytocin being created in your brain and\ngiving you a sense of companionship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common practices recommended to people struggling with anxiety is a practice called grounding<\/a>. It helps people control their anxiety by focusing intently on the different physical aspects of their immediate environment. Pets help ground people in this same way by being a constant and comforting reminder of what\u2019s going on right in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Owning A Pet May\nAlleviate Symptoms of Depression<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Companion animals can\nhelp people with depression in the same way that they help people with anxiety.\nThey serve as a grounding mechanism by giving us something positive and\ncomforting to focus on and keep our brains from spiraling out of control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people struggling with depression, pets can also act as a proxy for empathy and social encounters that can help people build back up some of the skills that depression tends to erode. Practicing these positive interactions with an animal can provide a safe and controlled environment that\u2019s really beneficial for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Better Quality of\nSleep <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those of us with anxiety and other mental illnesses know that sleeping can sometimes be a whole lot harder than it should be. A recent study shows that sleeping with your pet can provide some much-needed relief. Pets are a great source of companionship, and not sleeping by yourself can help you relax and get a good night\u2019s rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. They Can Give You A Sense of Direction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things\na pet can do for you is give you a renewed sense of purpose. Now that you have\nsomething special to take care of, you\u2019ve got a reason to get out of bed in the\nmorning.  Creating a schedule<\/a> for you and your animal can help you control your mental state by\nproviding structure and focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes people with\nanxiety and depression can find it really challenging to pick themselves up and\ndo the things they want to be doing. A pet can provide that extra motivation\nand positivity you need to get rolling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You\u2019ll Get More\nExercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe not quite as much\nif you get a cat, but hey, having a pet, especially a youngster, will have you\nrunning around town to keep up with the little guy. Exercise<\/a> has been repeatedly\nshown to be one of the best\nthings you can do for anxiety or depression. Exercising with your pet\nwill not only provide even more structure to your day, it will get you moving\nand help stimulate your body and mind in a healthy way. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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