How My Pet Helped Me Through Anxiety When Nothing Else Seemed to Work I started struggling with anxiety a while ago, and even normal daily tasks began feeling exhausting. I tried different ways to manage it, but one thing that always helped was having my dog around. The routine of taking care of him, going for walks, and having that constant companionship gave me a sense of calm during stressful moments. He didn't remove my anxiety, but he helped me feel more stable. Later, I learned about ESA letters and decided to go through a proper evaluation with My ESA Therapist to understand if my pet could officially be part of my mental health support plan. The process helped me look at my situation more clearly, and I realized that emotional support is about more than just having a pet. It's about how that connection supports your overall well-being. Has anyone else experienced a similar connection with their pet during difficult times?

A GENTLE REMINDER: Crying flushes stress hormones out of our systems and releases endorphins that ease emotional and physical pain. Let yourself cry when you need to. Crying is healing. Safe Jounal

A GENTLE REMINDER: Crying flushes stress hormones out of our systems and releases endorphins that ease emotional and physical pain. Let yourself cry when you need to. Crying is healing. Safe Jounal

I wanted to people please my dr today. She wanted me to give a list of my exciting activities and I had none to give. I havn't been active for a while, because of negative emotions. I could've just told her that - next visit I will.

MY SECRET IS THAT I ALWAYS BELIEVE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL IS UNFOLDING. I always believe that something good is about to happen. And when I search for the beautiful and good things I’ve been expecting - when I look around and simply notice and pay attention - I always find them. Zanna Keithly / tiny Buddha.com

MY SECRET IS THAT I ALWAYS BELIEVE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL IS UNFOLDING. I always believe that something good is about to happen. And when I search for the beautiful and good things I’ve been expecting - when I look around and simply notice and pay attention - I always find them. Zanna Keithly / tiny Buddha.com

Im struggling with my sleep apnea which has been getting increasingly worse over the 2 years. I now make alot of noise and yell in my sleep and im having wild insane dreams of things just failing in my life or me not being able to make anything go right. I also dream about either A ghost or BEING a ghost and trying to go onto peoples bodies and take over their soul. Lot of crap if you ask me. Iv been treated for apnea in the past but couldn't tolerate the machine i was on at night so i ended up taking it back I know i need another sleep yest but idk if insurance will do it since i tryned a apnea machine in the past. I gotta do something for sure because im waking up feeling terrible like i did today. Im gonna see if my pvp can refet me back to the sleep center and try treatment again. O dont know what else to do. Oh and my psychiatrist has me on sleep meds that i take nightly.

Im struggling with my sleep apnea which has been getting increasingly worse over the 2 years. I now make alot of noise and yell in my sleep and im having wild insane dreams of things just failing in my life or me not being able to make anything go right. I also dream about either A ghost or BEING a ghost and trying to go onto peoples bodies and take over their soul. Lot of crap if you ask me. Iv been treated for apnea in the past but couldn't tolerate the machine i was on at night so i ended up taking it back I know i need another sleep yest but idk if insurance will do it since i tryned a apnea machine in the past. I gotta do something for sure because im waking up feeling terrible like i did today. Im gonna see if my pvp can refet me back to the sleep center and try treatment again. O dont know what else to do. Oh and my psychiatrist has me on sleep meds that i take nightly.

Children need parents who can say “I understand you’re upset.” And . . . “The answer is still no.” Empathy doesn’t erase boundaries. It strengthens them. @AndreaFleury

Hello, I'm new here and wanted to say that i hope everyone has a good t day. I'm struggling through mine!

Hello, I'm new here and wanted to say that i hope everyone has a good t day. I'm struggling through mine!

✨LIVE CHAT - THURSDAY, 7/9/26 ✨ Good afternoon and welcome to today’s Live Chat! Thank you all for joining! Be sure to tap the chat bubble on this post to join in the conversation! To reply to someone else’s post in this thread, tap the chat bubble on their post. Please join us today for Troubled Times. Tell us about a time you got in big trouble with your parents or teachers. Looking forward to hearing from you! ⭐️Reply to this Thread⭐️

✨LIVE CHAT - THURSDAY, 7/9/26 ✨ Good afternoon and welcome to today’s Live Chat! Thank you all for joining! Be sure to tap the chat bubble on this post to join in the conversation! To reply to someone else’s post in this thread, tap the chat bubble on their post. Please join us today for Troubled Times. Tell us about a time you got in big trouble with your parents or teachers. Looking forward to hearing from you! ⭐️Reply to this Thread⭐️

BITTER TRUTH: “Everything that you think you are will disappear. Titles. Pride. Money. Ego. Power. None of it follows you. Nothing you cling to survives you. The only thing that remains is how you treated people; the pain you caused or the kindness you left behind. Long after you are gone, that is what speaks for you. Choose carefully. Every day, you are writing your legacy.” fb/Buddha’sTeaching

Hi im Annie and i haven't been on for awhile. I still have an account but life has been so busy lately. I hope all of you are doing good. I am ok for now. Thanks