smbenjamin88
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- 3y
Kboo1234Kboo1234
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- 3y
I have two dogs & they help so much with my OCD. Just having them there near me helps me tremendously
Tammy1976Tammy1976
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- 3y
It depends on your ocd. Like me I fear germs and few others. But I have a inside dog and I really get attached. Because when your home alone or going through anxiety they r always right there. I would be up long after everyone else went to bed because I couldn't sleep. Some nights I would be upset crying with my mind not shutting off and there my dog would be sitting in my lap never leaving me. Trying to lick my tears away.
Tammy1976Tammy1976
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- 3y
But a dog is alot of responsibility also. Some that is something to think about. Hope I helped with your questions. Have a good day.
isabellaaaisabellaaa
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- 3y
I have a tiny house dog and I love her to death - a few of my harm OCD triggers are around accidently hurting her, but when I wake up scared in the middle of the night it's really nice to pet her (and she likes to give me kisses on my face when I get upset, which always makes me feel so much better.) Taking care of her (feeding her, walking her, taking her out) is also great motivation to get up and take care of myself when I really spiral, so that's also nice.
smbenjamin88smbenjamin88
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- 3y
My OCD is more perfectionist and pure ocd (googling, overthinking, intrusive thoughts). I’m unvaxxed and my bf broke up with me. I wanted one for a while and have dog sat many times. It’s comforting to know I have a companion and a reason to get up when I can’t get up for myself on dark days.
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