• Replies 47 replies
  • Subscribers 95 subscribers
  • Views 12568 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Loneliness - could getting a pet be a solution?

DaisyDuck

Hey

I'm feeling kinda down and finding it hard to motivate myself at the moment. I'm also really lonely despite many attempts to build friendships (very busy NT friends with families etc). Wondering about getting a pet in the hope it will a) provide some company b) an excuse to talk to other dog walkers maybe c) force me to be productive in order to look after someone/thing else's needs. I've historically had cats as they are more independent, having dogs would be a bit of a lifestyle change as I'd need to ensure I don't work away too often.

Does anyone else have pets - any thoughts on this?

TIA

Daisy

Parents

  • I've always found pets to be really therapeutic - I'd have some now if my landlord allowed it. Dogs are lovely and definitely give you a lot of emotional support. In terms of small pets, Guinea Pigs are really sweet and they make little squeaking noises (it's like their way of chatting to you). 

  • in reply to DuckBread

    thank you Duckbread, it seems people have a real bond with their pets, that's really good to know. Would your landlord make an exception for a therapeutic pet that was well trained?

  • in reply to DaisyDuck

    I'm not sure whether they would. I looked into therapy dogs, but it doesn't seem like you can get official therapy dogs for autism or mental health in this country (I think children might be able to for autism, but not adults). It's a shame as they can make such a difference.

Reply
  • in reply to DaisyDuck

    I'm not sure whether they would. I looked into therapy dogs, but it doesn't seem like you can get official therapy dogs for autism or mental health in this country (I think children might be able to for autism, but not adults). It's a shame as they can make such a difference.

Children
No Data