Would pets help or harm my depression?

[TweezleDee58]

I am a bird/animal/reptile lover and need to know if any one of my pets would give me issues with my depression/anxiety?

[Mia898]

No pets will help . Why do you think they may cause issues with your anxiety and depression?

[VDC1]

Dogs are great for depression. They provide companionship and forever loyal.

Never heard of a bird helping depression.

When I used to keep fish it would actually

cause me anxiety because you’re always trying to keep them alive lol .

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I love my cat. She makes me laugh and keeps me company.

[kenster1]

pets really do make a difference my dog has for the last 12 years.

[Ladybug9]

Pets are, in my opinion, the absolute best thing for people who suffer any type of mental disability or even some physical health issues. I lost my Anny after 16 1/2 years and my family saw my depression become worse. They bought me my beautiful fur baby at the Humane Society 2 years ago.