Can you get a service dog for anxiety?

Many people are familiar with this type of service animal. These dogs can also assist people who have a condition that isn’t visible, such as diabetes. This is also true of mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Service dogs differ from regular pets. read more

You can get a dog, do basic obedience training, and if you need to get a note from a therapist that the dog is an emotional support animal. My two dogs are definitely emotional support dogs. I can’t sleep at night due to PTSD and hypervilegence and other issues. read more

One word of advice, especially if you want a service dog vs. an emotional support dog: make a list of every single thing you think a service dog would help you with. Focus on the ways your anxiety or depression interferes with vital life tasks. read more