Still Standing
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I have recently gotten a Chi-Weenie, a small 1/2 chihuahua 1/2 dachshund dog as an official emotional therapy companion. I have found him to be a huge help in comforting me and making me a bit more active, in that he has to be played with and walked. I find myself laughing out loud while playing with him, too, which is not something I would normally do...laughing out loud. He has turned into an excellent travel mate, keeping me company on long car trips. I have found it interesting how comforting it is to hold him in my arms. There seems to be something that touches deep inside when holding something that is alive and innocent. He has calmed me and helped me to focus on the here and now. And as silly as it may sound, he just simply loves me. He accepts me as I am. I never feel rejected by him. Though he is a dog, his acceptance makes me feel normal. Is that weird? How does your therapy animal help you?