I was wondering what made everyone decide to adopt their piggies!
The reason I got my pigs was because of my depression, dissociation/depersonalization disorder, and anxiety disorders (social/generalized/panic).
I was home by myself for several hours a day, other than being at work, until my husband got home. I don't leave our home much without him because of my social anxiety which literally mentally paralyzes me.
I have history of struggling with self harm and my self destructive tendencies and urges (triggers) were becoming unbearable and I was slipping up.
Mentally, I was deteriorating. I was dissociating frequently (mentally shutting down), I needed something to keep me busy and give me something to get up in the morning for everyday.
That's when I decided to get guinea pigs!
I grew up with hamsters, dogs, bearded dragons, ball pythons, frogs, and toads. I always had an animal with me! As soon as we got our pigs everything improved!
I've had less anxiety and panic attacks, my depression has subsided substantially, I've stopped dissociating and depersonalizing as often, I rarely get triggered to self harm, and have even gone out (on my own) to have lunches and dinners with friends and family! My guinea pigs have not only improved my life, but have also SIGNIFICANTLY improved my mental health! I almost feel normal
If anyone has been in a similar situation as me and had their pigs (or other pets) literally save their lives, please share your story!
The reason I got my pigs was because of my depression, dissociation/depersonalization disorder, and anxiety disorders (social/generalized/panic).
I was home by myself for several hours a day, other than being at work, until my husband got home. I don't leave our home much without him because of my social anxiety which literally mentally paralyzes me.
I have history of struggling with self harm and my self destructive tendencies and urges (triggers) were becoming unbearable and I was slipping up.
Mentally, I was deteriorating. I was dissociating frequently (mentally shutting down), I needed something to keep me busy and give me something to get up in the morning for everyday.
That's when I decided to get guinea pigs!
I grew up with hamsters, dogs, bearded dragons, ball pythons, frogs, and toads. I always had an animal with me! As soon as we got our pigs everything improved!
I've had less anxiety and panic attacks, my depression has subsided substantially, I've stopped dissociating and depersonalizing as often, I rarely get triggered to self harm, and have even gone out (on my own) to have lunches and dinners with friends and family! My guinea pigs have not only improved my life, but have also SIGNIFICANTLY improved my mental health! I almost feel normal
If anyone has been in a similar situation as me and had their pigs (or other pets) literally save their lives, please share your story!