Could you afford to adopt a pet? Years of evolution next to domestic animals have a reason. The bond you come to share with them is life changing. When your duty becomes “I must take care of this creature for at least 10 years” you start to see one (1) reason to ride the time that comes.
From personal experience, and I’ve been mentally ill since I can remember, I would have killed myself without my dogs. I can’t explain how important they are to me.
Edit: I don’t mean to overstep but I will add that if things are really bad, medication can potentially help. They’re not a solution and you should be informed and decide about what you take. But I became stable thanks to my medication and I enjoy the results.
Could you afford to adopt a pet? Years of evolution next to domestic animals have a reason. The bond you come to share with them is life changing. When your duty becomes “I must take care of this creature for at least 10 years” you start to see one (1) reason to ride the time that comes.
From personal experience, and I’ve been mentally ill since I can remember, I would have killed myself without my dogs. I can’t explain how important they are to me.
Edit: I don’t mean to overstep but I will add that if things are really bad, medication can potentially help. They’re not a solution and you should be informed and decide about what you take. But I became stable thanks to my medication and I enjoy the results.