Benefits Of Owning A Dog For Your Mental Health

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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2025

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  • @Vikturus22
    @Vikturus22 2 роки тому +7

    I have been in a severe depression for the last 4 years and when my parents got there new dog ( I have been around golden retrievers and German Sheppard's when growing up family owned them ) I instantly fell in love with the little one they got. They got a Bichon Frise and we never owned a small dog before. But immediately I bonded with him ( we got him when he was 8 weeks old ) and every time I went around before the dog I was depressed, lonely and barely spoke to my parents. Afterwards I now look forward to going around to see my new friend. Every time he is so excited and just sits on my lap giving me plenty of kisses and listens to me. I have taken him to my work several times and my colleagues love having him around as he is so well behaved. I spoil him when he is with me and take him for plenty of walks and as I am writing this I keep looking at the photo on my desk of him I took a few months back of him looking like a small prince. If it wasnt for Floki ( yes Vikings Floki ) I probably would have tried again to commit suicide, but now he is a reason why I want to stay.

  • @Timothychristensen1
    @Timothychristensen1 6 років тому +36

    Just recently diagnosed with ADHD and General anxiety disorder and have been considering getting a dog to help my anxiety and force me to get out of the house and stuff.
    Great video btw!

    • @ICONIQPsychology
      @ICONIQPsychology  6 років тому +5

      Thank you Timothy! If you're in the position to be able to take care of a dog, it could definitely be of great benefit. 🐶

    • @jdc4316
      @jdc4316 3 роки тому +3

      Have the exact same conditions and I really want a dog too. They’re a lot of work so people would assume we’d neglect them with ADHD, but I find we’re also very caring and I know I’d be forced to get out of bed and put in the work… we follow our emotions a lot.

    • @user-cc1ii8kx2o
      @user-cc1ii8kx2o Рік тому

      do it

  • @roifberthyijixuifuubgbv4cr655
    @roifberthyijixuifuubgbv4cr655 4 роки тому +6

    I'm a dog person in my family we had a dog that passed when I was 21 so I went a couple decades without one until I went through a lot in my personal life and professional life that my beautiful little angel came into my life beautiful golden retriever I'm 40 years old I got a summer of 20/20 it's 2021 and she's cuter and as lovely as ever I love her dogs and the dog person and it's true if they're a long day at work coming home and they're so happy to see it there's no greater treasure

  • @jorgetotenajaramillo7631
    @jorgetotenajaramillo7631 3 роки тому +2

    I used to be anxious about everything and also very sedentary. Bringing my dog Zyra into my life has changed my life a lot

  • @lucafont689
    @lucafont689 3 роки тому +14

    You become less sick
    Gives you something to do
    Occupies your mind
    You can have instant friends
    Dog doesn't disagree with you
    Always there for you
    Dogs provide security
    Improve physical and mental health

  • @cyclonegamingye5014
    @cyclonegamingye5014 4 роки тому +30

    When you have stress and your parents don’t believe you so ur parents won’t let you get a pet.. I-

    • @Donttalk2meh
      @Donttalk2meh 4 роки тому

      CycloneGaming Ye FOR REALLL

    • @vaibhavinaik9098
      @vaibhavinaik9098 4 роки тому +3

      Well I wanna share something for sure..... few of my friends were jealous of me being topper.... so they turned my whole class against me...... I was too depressed.... my mom n dad don't understand what I am going through..... they r matured enough to deal with such situations.... but I'm not.... they suggest me to ignore such incidents...... sis doesn't pay attention at all.....I kinda feel lonely all the time.... I brought birds.... but they r too hard to handle.... I brought 2 dogs..... my dad gave them away..... ultimately now I'm alone again..... and I have nobody to understand me.....😔 I wish I could have a buddy..... but according to my family our culture doesn't allow any sort of pets......

    • @vaibhavinaik9098
      @vaibhavinaik9098 4 роки тому +1

      @CycloneGaming Ye I understand that situation too well...

    • @jackychen660
      @jackychen660 4 роки тому

      @@vaibhavinaik9098 Don't worry,I believe one day God will give you the best buddy

    • @VipulPatel-xc8hz
      @VipulPatel-xc8hz 3 роки тому

      @@vaibhavinaik9098 no other choice but revenge buddy.

  • @PinkCoils
    @PinkCoils 4 роки тому +9

    I had a cat but in ways that made me feel lonelier and at times rejected(which is really triggering for me.) I know that it isn't her intention and I'm not blaming her. It's just her personality. She doesn't like being held or petted much. She tolerates it for about a minute then lashes out to tell you "stop." It made me feel like I was the one always bothering her. I realized then that I'm probably more of a dog person than I'd realized. I decided to rehome her for both our sakes.

    • @jdc4316
      @jdc4316 3 роки тому +1

      Oh really? My cat will stay for 10 minutes a day typically, but sometimes she stays for half an hour or even an hour and a half.

  • @CrazyChaosClara
    @CrazyChaosClara 7 років тому +20

    Dogperson, but I love cats too :)

    • @smasherjosh5000
      @smasherjosh5000 2 роки тому

      Don't get me wrong I like cats but dogs are the goat

  • @Rob76kim
    @Rob76kim 6 років тому +6

    I'm a dog lover.

  • @memphissam3535
    @memphissam3535 4 роки тому +3

    I have depression and severe panic attacks and I want a dog 😭

  • @nmk44
    @nmk44 4 роки тому +5

    I want to have a dog so bad. It’s not even funny. My dad got my hopes up by telling me to check everything and he found ones he liked. Afterwards after my mom and I were looking for hours my dad told me he can’t afford it. He can, he just won’t. I have severe anxiety, depression, A.D.D, I always feel like I’m lonely and don’t get enough attention. My family never really talks to each other and they are never there for me when I need it. A dog would help with all of it and it would be for me when it’s crying. I would do everything for that dog! I would care for it, more than it cares for me. I don’t want to feel lonely anymore. I don’t want to feel this way anymore. Ive has multiple suicidal thoughts because I never socialize enough and I feel like my family is always busy so I can’t talk to anyone. I just want a dog. I’m only 13. I don’t know if I can go much longer tbh. I thrive to though, I want to become a scientist and a good one.

    • @somesleepykid
      @somesleepykid 3 роки тому

      If you talk to your parents about how lonely you feel maybe they will let you? And you could try to persuade them telling them that any pocket money you get u will spend it for your dog so you will also help with the economy of it? I relate 100% of this post except for the mental disorders you have but my parrents are completely against getting any kind of pet... i have come to terms with it. i will get one when im old enough. i wish they let you get a dog soon tho :

    • @arajo5773
      @arajo5773 8 місяців тому

      Try to get a betta fish first or a small pet if u can't have a dog

  • @robbiemarievandellscatholi8263
    @robbiemarievandellscatholi8263 4 роки тому

    This video wants to make me get a dog so my mental health will be boosted and make me nice and slim!

  • @hugieo6677
    @hugieo6677 6 років тому +10

    Hecc, I want to get a dog for my mental health since i have bad anxiety and depression but I don't know if I can

    • @ICONIQPsychology
      @ICONIQPsychology  6 років тому

      Why are you not sure if you can?

    • @hugieo6677
      @hugieo6677 6 років тому +2

      @@ICONIQPsychology because my parents don't want a dog 👌

    • @samholden4171
      @samholden4171 5 років тому +1

      I want a dog but can't look aftermyself let alone a dog.

    • @Vivixn
      @Vivixn 4 роки тому +1

      my parents won't let me get anything
      me: mom dad can I have a dog?
      parents: sure, 100% NO!

    • @redheli1
      @redheli1 4 роки тому

      Try Fostering a dog for a while maybe?

  • @TheDogBookCompany
    @TheDogBookCompany 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video.

  • @thesalamander9577
    @thesalamander9577 6 років тому +16

    definitely dogs! but I like cats

    • @louiskirton4664
      @louiskirton4664 4 роки тому

      @luh.breezyyy get a dog!

    • @BLUEBERRYJELLY1
      @BLUEBERRYJELLY1 4 роки тому

      @luh.breezyyy cats are amazing pets, especially for anxiety issues. They can sense when someone is anxious or paranoid and go sit next to them or on top of them and purr loudly, it’s scientifically proven that a cats purr can calm down almost anyone in fact cats purr when in pain anxious or scared to calm themselves down and overall cats are very loving pets perfect emotional support

    • @jdc4316
      @jdc4316 3 роки тому

      @mariposita 🦋 they don’t tend to be mean at all, maybe the ones you’ve seen were mistreated. They aren’t as affectionate and empathetic as dogs but they can be amazing

  • @gregorythepoodle2508
    @gregorythepoodle2508 2 роки тому

    I'm more dog person although I love all animals ❤️. But especially dogs.🐕

  • @ayushjha4286
    @ayushjha4286 3 роки тому +2

    Getting a dog is better than getting married.

  • @siyajindal7913
    @siyajindal7913 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a dog person, but I still love cats.

  • @ollyollyoxynfree6372
    @ollyollyoxynfree6372 5 років тому +1

    I'm both

  • @bombrman1994
    @bombrman1994 3 роки тому

    you manipulated me into subscribing :D

  • @samholden4171
    @samholden4171 5 років тому +23

    I want a dog as I can't get a bf husband etc..

    • @louiskirton4664
      @louiskirton4664 4 роки тому

      Weirdo

    • @cq7433
      @cq7433 4 роки тому +6

      @@louiskirton4664 uno reverse

    • @jdc4316
      @jdc4316 3 роки тому

      @@louiskirton4664 why’s that?

  • @maygordon8136
    @maygordon8136 4 роки тому

    Dog person all the way 😁🐾🐕

  • @wilurbean
    @wilurbean 4 роки тому +4

    "dogs never talk back!"
    *hounds have entered the ch..*
    "AAARYOOOOHHHHHHHHH!"

    • @amaysingh8928
      @amaysingh8928 3 роки тому

      I have a husky he talks more than my girlfriend!

  • @somesleepykid
    @somesleepykid 3 роки тому +1

    I am a dog person. Cats are so agressive and only allow u to cuddle for a few minutes and then attack you. They might be "playful" and that is the reason why but i still dont like it i want endless cuddles with my dog. also i think it will help me with my anxiety and exam stress.

    • @somesleepykid
      @somesleepykid 3 роки тому

      @One Man well yes but I think I read somewhere they appreciate the physical contact (this sounded weird lol)

    • @VipulPatel-xc8hz
      @VipulPatel-xc8hz 3 роки тому

      @One Man and sometimes monke.

  • @lightningshredder5605
    @lightningshredder5605 9 місяців тому

    My dog makes me so depressed. Nothing wrong with her its just death to all sorts of creativity in life. Makes me feel like 50 years older than I actually am. And the barking is really painful for my nerves. I think I have undiagnosed adhd. If you are neurodivergent think twice about getting a dog, they are very needy and you will not have any time for yourself. I am completely exhausted.

  • @arlzconz1935
    @arlzconz1935 3 роки тому

    Dogs are great for your mental health cats not so much choose a dog they're beautiful little souls.

  • @preetamgurjar820
    @preetamgurjar820 6 років тому +2

    Hi bea

  • @angelinabeck3665
    @angelinabeck3665 4 роки тому

    i used to be a die hard dog person, but know im definitely a cat person.

  • @wilurbean
    @wilurbean 4 роки тому

    I put the CAT is CATapult

  • @Nokhia
    @Nokhia 4 роки тому

    My dumb parents said I could get a dog for Christmas since my little bro got his toy car, it’s like $500 to $600, he gets what he wants, but now my mum changed herself and now my dad agrees so I get fuckin nothing

    • @somesleepykid
      @somesleepykid 3 роки тому

      thats even worse than not agreeing in the first place they raised your hopes and then crushed them

  • @oliverharris9567
    @oliverharris9567 3 роки тому

    Who in there right mind would prefer a cat 🐈 to a dog 🐕

  • @victormwakalombe8672
    @victormwakalombe8672 3 роки тому

    I'm a dog person 🐶

  • @Amritpalsingh-mc4kx
    @Amritpalsingh-mc4kx 3 місяці тому

    My pet’s digestion and energy levels have improved so much after using Planet Ayurveda LSD Care Pack!”

  • @00tachanka
    @00tachanka 3 роки тому

    Don't think this required an explanation.

  • @dontudaredisobeymecoraline122
    @dontudaredisobeymecoraline122 4 роки тому

    I'm here bc my teacher wants a essay ugh

  • @skylasjourney
    @skylasjourney 6 років тому +2

    I'm a dog person cats are arrogant and self-centred

  • @exeldra_nlt9613
    @exeldra_nlt9613 4 роки тому

    CATSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!