The Mental Health Benefits of Sleeping With Your Pet In Bed
Many of us suffer from depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the winter months. Thankfully there are ways to manage symptoms. One way is to get a pet for companionship. There are numerous benefits to allowing your bed to sleep in bed with you. Warmth Cats and dogs have slightly higher body temperatures compared to humans. This provides additional warmth, especially during the cold winter night. Many people with depression seek out warmth to alleviate symptoms in different ways such as a hot bath or shower. Pets provide a dry alternative. Positive Interaction Pets provide positive interaction and unconditional love. They do require love and care from their pet owners. The pet to owner relationship is an overall positive one. Exercise If you own a dog you will have to walk it to keep your dog healthy. Going for short walks with your dog provides moderate exercise and is therapeutic. It keeps you and your pet healthy. PTSD Support Your pet can he...