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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Anxiety

I suffer from many medical problems including depression, anxiety, diabetes,fibromyagalia, oa and ra , diverticulous and various other. My hubby and I have a terrier. I am interested in her being our therapy dog. She has a calming effect on me. I get more anxious when we go out and we have to leave her in a crate Can you point me in the right direction so I can have her be a therapy dog? Thank-you very much.
posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You definitely can have that dog as a therapy dog. You are supposed to keep you relaxed and happy, what ever it takes. Please, also understand that, Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Anxiety

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You definitely can have that dog as a therapy dog. You are supposed to keep you relaxed and happy, what ever it takes. Please, also understand that, Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.