Today the Kotiki Day is celebrated. They, as well as dogs, it turns out, benefit health. Aif.ru told about this A junior researcher at the treatment department of borderline mental disorders and psychotherapy of the NMIC of psychiatry and neurology named after Bekhtereva of the Ministry of Health of Russia Diana Starunskaya:
How do pets affect human mental health?
You come tired of work, and then you are met by a faithful Pesel, radiating sincere delight and joy from your meeting. And this priceless moment, when your favorite cat climbs on your knees – not trifles that can brighten up even the most unbearable day?
Obviously, pets can and improve our lives. And this is confirmed not only a subjective opinion, but also the objective research data.
Pets help to cope with stress and improve mood
So, scientists found that when the owner looks into the eyes of his dog, both of them develop an oxytocin, which is not only a hormone of affection and embrace, but also a powerful assistant under stress, which protects our cardiovascular system with destructive last stress of the reaction. The results of other studies show that owners of pets have a less risk of developing cardiovascular diseases associated with a high level of stress. In addition, tactile interactions perfectly stimulate positive emotions and, stroking a soft cat or dog, the mood definitely becomes a little better.
Pets can improve your sleep (but they can worsen)
For dog owners, a walk is an indisputable advantage, more precisely, their daily need at about the same time. In this connection, the time of awakening and going to bed will also be more regular, and this is one of the main conditions of healthy sleep. But at the same time, if you sleep in the same bed with the animal, then there is a chance of lowering the quality of sleep, since you will adapt to the breath of the one with whom you sleep (even if it is a cat or dog). Our breathing patterns are different, and a person needs to breathe in a certain way in order to go into deep, restoration phases during sleep.
Reduce the feeling of loneliness and saves from depression
People have an important need – to be necessary and take care. Therefore, when you have four -legged friends, you perfectly realize this need and feel better. However, remember that nothing will replace human warmth and interaction. But here, pets can help us, because they perfectly increase the frequency of social interaction.
Increase social activity and contacts
You probably noticed how easily you can make new acquaintances, just walking with your dog in the courtyard near the house. This is an excellent “social glue” that facilitates the process of acquaintance and communication with people.
Pets are not just our friends, they can become faithful assistants and even teachers who enrich our lives with positive emotions, teach us to take care, love and sympathize.
Source: aif.ru