- Username
- smbenjamin88
- Date posted
- 3y ago
I have two dogs & they help so much with my OCD. Just having them there near me helps me tremendously
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.
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.
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.
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.
ughhh i would really appreciate any advice anyone has. i think my dog is unfortunately gonna pass away tonight she’s very old and is slowing down. i hate getting emotional in front of others and now i can’t even leave my room. i’m worried this will send me into a very deep depression. if anyone has any advice please let me know.
I had to put my dog to rest today, I loved him so much and he was so loving and affectionate. I miss him so much already, he was like my emotional support animal. He really helped me through some extremely tough times with my OCD, now my intrusive thoughts are ramping up on top of the heart break. Gosh it’s so hard to stay strong when heartbreak happens in life on top of already having the horror of OCD, can anyone relate💔
I had the worse OCD, like I can't even function nor move without breaking down and I can say that I've done a lot of self-harm. I experience all kinds/types of OCD and it was torturing. Then, I got this one-eyed rescue cat; I thought I rescued her, turns out she was the one rescuing me. A year after I got her, I got another cat (this time, a deaf one). They made my life worth living, seeing them makes me happy. I still experience some episodes and sometimes I regress but it wasn't as hard as before. Since the both of them have special needs, they are a bit more handful than the "normal" cats but doing tasks for them (e.g. preparing food, cleaning up, taking them to the vet regularly, bathing, grooming, and such other things) made my life meaningful! Maybe if you can get a pet, I suggest you get one! Adopting/Rescuing might help you and the animal you are getting. Have a blessed night! (or morning)
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