Fighting depression and anxiety with the help of dogs.

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Pets are often associated with the feeling of friendship and belongingness, be it a cat or a dog or any other animal of your choice. While pets can lighten up our moods, did you know that they can help with our mental health?

In fact, it is found that dogs can be of extreme help when it comes to fighting off anxiety, depression, stress and other psychiatric disorders. Here in this article, we will delve more profound to knowing how.

More attuned to humans

When compared to the other animals, the dogs have come a long way in understanding humans and their emotions. They not only understand what we say, but they are good at following our body language, simple gestures and most importantly our moods.

They look into our eyes to understand our emotional state and know when to prod us in the right direction. And it is not just the joy they bring us to our lives, but they also bring along a whole lot of benefits to our physical and mental health conditions.

What can dogs help with?

Quite recently numerous studies conducted in the field have revealed some astonishing facts on the impact dogs can have on human mental health. In fact, the American Heart Association has confirmed that people who have pet dogs have reduced chances of heart disease. Additionally, studies indicate that.

• Dog owners have lesser blood pressure levels even during stressful situations. In fact, there are some with hypertension who adopt dogs to help gain control over their blood pressure.

• With dogs as your playmates, you can look forward to an increase in the dopamine and serotonin levels which apparently make you relax.

• The levels of cholesterol and triglyceride are balanced for those with dogs as pets.

*And most importantly, dogs provide their owners with a stress-free environment, keeping depression at bay.

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Dogs and mental health

The connection between animals and humans dates back from the pre-historic period, especially with dogs. Now there is scientific evidence to support the bonding. Dogs do not just act as a companion, but they provide you with the much-needed support that will keep their owners motivated.

• Exercising is found to be an excellent way to keep depression at bay, and it has been found that dogs positively act as a better motivator for their owners in exercising.

• A simple cuddle with your dog or stroking its fur can help relax your mind, providing you the much-needed peace.

• When you are caring for a dog, you have a purpose, and you feel accomplished and needed.

• People trust those who are with dogs, making it an opening for conversations that will help build your social circle.

• Dogs offer you with a sense of security and companionship to spend time after a tiresome day at work or school.

• It works wonders for children who have ADHD providing them undivided attention and offering them a vent for their abundant energy.

Thanks for reading...

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