Kumi said 7 years, 9 months ago:

So, a few months ago, I got a shorkie puppy. Adorable little rat
Anyways
I’ve been depressed for over 12 years now. So nothing new. Back in May though I had stopped substituting, so I was stuck at home all day. By myself. I ended up getting worse. I mean, normally I would be like, yay, home all day. The problem was though, that my roommate wasn’t home. I felt so, Lost. I ended up just getting so bad. I wouldn’t shower (Yeah, ew. I’m a hygiene freak, so this was serious), I would barely eat. I would drink, all the time. I was an alcoholic before, but I got worse. I was never sober. One day my roommate came home and he was worried, which is normal. He went out and bought me a shorkie puppy. Which made me mad because she was expensive (like, good lord, i couldve bought a lot of food with that. ) anyways, sorry i go off on tangents.
anyways, I ended up getting better. not cured. but i wasn’t as alone, or as bad. I had something to do, and a little puppy to play with. it’s so strange how that works. how an animal can sort of bring you to life again isn’t it? I mean, i’m still depressed and all, but at least i’m moving. and not so… well.. gone.

just wanted to share this with you.

lex300 said 7 years, 6 months ago:

Ive got dogs too and also experienced puppies as my dog had 2 litters. They really do uplift your mood as there little chirpy things and company. Especially good when yr upset and dont want to talk to anyone. I feel calmer when im around mine and you have to get up and do something. I.e. take them for a walk, they definately good to make people feel emotinally better and socialise and get up and out. Love my dogs.