Bringing
pets into your life can be rejuvenating. This has been proved by many recent
experiments. Company of pets other than humans can have a therapeutic effect on
us, especially when we are in the grip of stress.
As
human-to-human interactions are often complex and unpredictable, we may not
feel relaxed and comfortable in the company of our own species. But, with pets
as company, we can be ourselves and enjoy unconditional acceptance from our
companions. A pet can be anything from a cat to a fish, or a bird to a
tortoise. People are known to keep unusual varieties such as snakes as pets. It
is obvious that the selection of pets should be compatible to one's
temperament, availability of space at home and lifestyle.
The
company of a pet has amazing capability to transport you from the grindings of
day-to-day life to a more relaxing and fulfilling existence.
Clinical
researches show that presence of pets around stressed out individuals can:
• help
check stress-induced disorders such as hypertension and heart ailments.
• be
excellent mood enhancers. It diverts your attention from depressing subjects to
something more pleasurable. Individuals who have mental illness or low
self-esteem focus on themselves and have difficulty in relating to others.
Spending time with pets can develop an outward focus in their thinking.
•
increase the nurturing instinct inside you and can give you a sense of authority
as you take care of your pets.
•
lessen medical attention for stress-induced aches and pains as you spend time
with pets and taking care of them.
•
lessen negative mental responses such as anger and self-centric attitudes
developing a sense of empathy, especially in children.
• add
years to one's life. It's known that pets provide unconditional, nonjudgmental
love and affection to their owners. It has been found that many cancer patients
with pets lived longer because subconsciously they felt that their pets need
them and they need to survive to take care of their pets. Watching or observing
the natural and pleasant activities of pets, holding or touching them and
talking to them enlivens their mind and heart. It also creates a sense of
belonging and responsibility in their life, which can boost the desire to live
longer.
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