Re:The weak scientific case for emotional support animals
by bucketsjimbo on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @04:59PM
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Was not bashing taking medication. Sorry that was not my intent.
SSRIs and such can be helpful, but I would like to stay away from xanax and things like that. I have known many people who became dependent and had their life ruined. I know it depends on the person and their background, but I'd like to avoid it all together personally.
I'd prefer to hug a dog than take potentially addictive medications.
You wouldn't begrudge somebody for being dependent on cancer medicine, would you? Or heart medicine? I would rather be dependent on meds than suffer the quality of life issues I used to have. Not sure why your opposition to treating anxiety pharmacologically, but I would encourage you to at least talk to a doctor and explore what medication could do for you.