A dog of the "Antidepressant" breed

According to official statistics from 2017, between 300,000 and 400,000 people in Serbia suffer from some form of depression, which places this illness right at the top of the most widespread health disorders in our country. The reasons behind these figures can best be explained by the constant exposure of our citizens to stress, which is the main trigger for this disorder.

There are many ways and approaches to treating depression. Still, most approaches agree that the most effective path to a lasting cure and a better quality of life for sufferers is to remove the very cause that led to this state. And the main cause, almost as a rule, is a lack of self-confidence brought on by a lack of love, the love we need in order to overcome the grim everyday life we live.

Is there a better way to help ourselves than adopting a dog?

To find out, it makes sense to list the reasons for and against.

For:

We help someone weaker than ourselves, which is a deed worthy of respect. In doing so we rebuild our confidence

We bring into our life someone whose whole world we are, who does everything it does to please us, expecting nothing in return

It fills our space with an energy that has a relaxing effect on us, which is very good for mental hygiene

Because it is always glad to see us, even if we have had a bad day, even if we are not at our best or in the best mood

By respecting your dog's need for physical activity and its hygiene needs, we increase our own physical activity, and with it our health

Because we can play and cuddle as much as we like

Because we will have a companion for life

Because it will teach us what unconditional love is

Because, because.....

Against:

The bed can sometimes get a bit crowded ...J

Let us help another in order to help ourselves. If you have the minimum conditions and a lot of enthusiasm, by adopting a dog from any shelter you will make a gesture that will make you the greatest person in the world! Do not believe it? Look at your reflection in your dog's eyes....

MY DOG