Some of you friends may have had pets, whether as children or as adults. In the past, we have had many reasons to keep a pet, from inviting friends over as a reason to see and play with the cat, following trends, to our high sense of caring. For animal lovers, you may need to know some facts and myths about pets as below: It is known that even thinking about our beloved pet can help us stay calm under stress. Indeed, for some people, caring for a pet can improve their well-being. Several studies have also proven this scientifically. Cat owners have a lower risk of heart attack by up to 30 percent. Watching fish swim can lower your blood pressure. Researchers then came to the conclusion that animals have healing powers. This is because pets change our brain chemistry. It's that simple, whether it's a person or a pet, the thought of something you love can be a powerful trigger. A study at Massachusetts General Hospital found that in some brain images of women, the same areas of the brain lit up when they were shown photos of their pets and when they were shown photos of their children. Caring for animals improves social relationships Oxytocin is a chemical (hormone) ) in the brain, which plays a role in enhancing our maternal side when caring for animals. Oxytocin causes physiological changes such as slowing heart rate and breathing, inhibiting stress hormones, creating feelings of calm, comfort and focus. The conditions resulting from these physiological changes affect the closeness of our social relationships with other people. So it cannot be denied that therapy using pets (cats, dogs, raccoons) helps special or problematic children, people with autism and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as those who are addicted to drugs. Pets will help overcome not only stress disorders Stress is not the only problem that can be overcome when living near pets. Many people with depressive disorders eventually develop chronic physical problems such as diabetes or back pain. While many factors are caused by depression, most often it is usually just loneliness. Therefore, lonely people usually get emotional support by raising animals. Additionally, older people have a higher risk of loneliness. Often, older people escape loneliness by caring for their pets. Miracles? No, they're just cats, dogs, and raccoons. Let's continue in part 2. Friends, do you have pets? Share in the comments If you liked the article, I will be glad to receive comments and evaluation. Psychological counseling Sergey Popov - https://www.b17.ru/popov_sergey Phone - 89152853918