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We all love our pets and always want to do the best for them. Why wouldn’t we? They are loving, affectionate, adorable, and support us at all times. And for some people, their pets are more than just pets. These pets also provide them emotional and mental health benefits. That’s why many people choose to get an ESA letter to certify their pet as an emotional support animal.
Emotional support animals are also known as comfort animals as they can provide many therapeutic benefits. These animals can help people deal with depression, anxiety, loneliness, and many more psychological issues. I have a dog named Bruno, who’s also my ESA. And I can say that he has some superpowers that just take away all my stress and worries. Want to know his superpowers? Well, they are his companionship, unconditional love, and constant support! Being cute and adorable are the bonus points. I’m sure every pet owner feels the same way about their pets.
While emotional support animals are different from service animals, they do provide various health benefits. Also, unlike service animals, they do not require any special training. However, it is important that your ESA is well-behaved. Having said that, let’s look at some ways ESAs can help in improving the quality of your life.
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Well, it’s in the name, emotional support animals! I can say that people who live with their ESAs tend to be happier, active, and loyal. These pets can boost your mental energy with their cuddles. Even if you just stroke your ESA, it can promote the release of dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that gives you a feeling of happiness and pleasure. And serotonin is a chemical that is responsible for maintaining a good mood. Stroking can also lead to a decrease in cortisol level, which is a stress hormone.
Another great benefit of having ESAs is that they can also help in improving your physical activity. When you have pets at home, you need to make sure they are physically fit. For that even you would have to get outdoors and get active with them. You would have to walk and exercise, especially if you have a dog or a pig. These animals need to go out and play in the park every day. This will increase your physical activity and help you in staying fit and healthy. This can further lead to improving your mood and behavior and can increase your confidence. So, if you are finding it hard to maintain a schedule for exercise, your ESAs can help you.
Also Read: How Can an Emotional Support Animal Help You Get off Anxiety
As I mentioned before, if you simply stroke an animal, it can help in lowering stress levels. Petting an animal produces a calming effect on you. According to health experts, stroking an animal can decrease the levels of blood pressure in the individual. When your blood pressure level is balanced, it can help you calm down while reducing stress and depression.
Emotional support animals provide constant companionship and never let you feel lonely. Feeling alone can increase problems like anxiety and depression. But an emotional support animal will never let feel lonely with their unconditional love and companionship. I have been living with Bruno for 4 years now, and I can tell you, my life has never been better than this. He has helped me in maintaining my sanity emotionally. Whether I’m cooking, cleaning, or just watching TV, Bruno would follow me everywhere. ESAs can also help in keeping negative thoughts away from you.
Emotional support animals can help people suffering from PTSD in various ways. They can help in managing anxiety and even help them sleep. People with PTSD tend to have frequent nightmares that can make it hard for them to have proper sleep. But ESAs can offer them invaluable comfort and help in reducing the frequency of these repetitive nightmares.
