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I met with my pdoc today. No med change our anything. But she wants me to get a service dog. Does anyone else have one? :fox_face::fox_face::fox_face:

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A regular dog? 15

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Nope. And I wouldn’t advise you to get one. They need to be taken care of.

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Yea if you have difficulty taking care of yourself forget the dog. Maybe get a fish.

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I dont think its an option in the UK for mental health but my dad was advised many years back due to his impairment

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That is why I hesitate. I can barely take care of myself. :lizard::lizard::lizard:

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I also can barely take care of myself, I can’t take care of an animal, I would forget to feed and clean him. Also I don’t want to clean his crap. He will die bcz of me so I don’t have any animal.

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Most service dogs are trained and low maintenence.

You’d have to feed, water and potty them,

But beyond that, they don’t need much.

Maybe you could do it on a trial basis.

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I’m hesitant to get a new dog.
I’ve gotten worse since my psychotic break 4 years ago.

My negatives are heavy.

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I definitely wouldn’t do it.

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What does she want your service dog to do for you?

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Mainly social anxiety and PTSD symptoms. :bear::bear::bear:

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I know service dogs are great for PTSD. But they’re extremely expensive.

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Mine would come from a Veterans program. So I would take part in the training and it is all free. :apple::apple::apple:

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Oh that’s great!

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