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Anonymous:
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First Jason, my son has this same issue, he was in a severe auto accident, in a coma for almost a year, was abused and tortured in the care facility, has been on medications, therapy, is involved with being a speaker on the subject and is active in his community, not everybody can just get over it and make themselves better by wishful thinking and lots of practice,,,,, he has been living with this problem for 35 years, still goes to work and leads a functional life - so that being said please don't pass judgement on someone and assume they are not doing anything about their problem. If it was not for a normal person lie yourself, deciding to go out and get drunk, my son would still be normal.
As for getting a "Certified emotional service dog" there are ESA's that can be anything from your own pet dog to a service dog that Helps protect you from the environment, can help you navigate when you become overwhelmed and guide you to a quiet safe area if you break down to the point where you can not physically move etc. there is a fine line between an ESA and a service dog, the ESA is there too see you feel better and snd more relaxed and secured, no physical problems or debilitating mental issues. Service dogs deal with more physical issues (excluding hearing dogs) and service dogs can be taught to alert, or protect or guide you from harm should you have problems with sensory overload.
ESA's do not have public access rights, ESA's are not service dogs, but a service dog can also be an ESA animal or a PTSD animal, seizure dog etc.
Go to the Ada sight and read up about the difference between the two. Next you will need to discuss the possibility of getting a dog for an ESA, or a service dog trained for your needs both physical and mental, talking with a your doctor or if they refer you to a therapist where you could talk about the possavility of one also.- if your doctor refers you that way.
Once it's decided that as dog may suite your particular needs, you would then contact one of the service dog agencies and get a refferal from them.
Alexa:
It stands for Emotional Support not Emotional Service honey. They aren't considered service dogs. You can take them to classes if it is prearranged with the school/college/uni but they do have the right to refuse. ESA dogs have no rights that an ordinary pet dog does not have. They cannot be taken anywhere normal pet dogs are not allowed. You can take dogs on most buses and trains but not if there are escalators (unless you can carry them. I carried a labrador up a London Underground escalator once lol) as they are very dangerous and can trap the dogs paws. You can request that they be allowed to live in pet free housing with a doctor's letter but again exceptions do not HAVE to be made for them.
Meow:
There's no such thing as "certified" Emotional Service Dog as there isn't a single legitimate registry for them. They are also not evaluated or trained - they are just PETS.
In order to have a dog go with you to school you would have to have a note from your doctor stating the dog is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. You can also only bring a dog if it is QUITE, TRAINED, WELL-BEHAVED and isn't going to disrupt classes. This is all up to YOU to make happen.
You've managed to survive without a dog all this time so a bit lame that you suddenly claim you "need" one. So sick of people wanting to abuse the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Jass:
Emotional Support Dogs have very little rights in ways of where they can go.
First off, an ESD must be prescribed to you by your doctor or psychiatrist in a letter that states they recognize your necessity for an ESD. The prescription letter is needed to make sure your dog is an ESD.
Second, there are no registries for ESDs, so don't let any of those websites fool you into purchasing a regisration for your dog. Those are scams, all you need is your prescription letter.
Third, ESDs are not service dogs and therefore do not have the right to go into anyplace a normal dog wouldn't be allowed. ESDs, however, can fly on planes with you, as long as you have your prescription letter, and they can live with you in no pet housing. A landlord has to allow you to have your ESD so long as you have your prescription letter. As for taking your ESD to class, you would have to bring your letter to your school's disability services office and discuss it with them.
Jason:
damn you ppl and the belief that anything other than working to get better is the answer
what are you doing to get better?
anxiety is not a life long sentence!!!!
ideally you would start by visiting a doc for a physical and mental health assessment - even if just to rule out any organic issues
then seek out a decent therapist - very important early on even if you dont stick with them as it provides you the opportunity to spill whats going on in your head on the floor - trying to complete a jigsaw puzzle whilst keeping all the pieces in the box is near impossible, yes?
other simple ventures like community groups, gardening, volunteering, youth groups and such are an excellent entry to allowing yourself to see the benefits of engaging and give you the boost you need to get moving in the other areas
so
therapy - to identify issues and develop coping and processing skills - can be done with the aid of a book on CBT or one of its variants if money is tight
diet - eliminate processed foods including sugars, caffeine and alcohol .. make it about fresh fruit and vege, lean meat and fish
exercise - for physical and mental health and use/gain energy
meditation - to develop control and time to reflect and calm
activity - something to feel good about achieving and engage the mind and soul
routine - especially good sleep for health and to have order in life
friendships - healthy relationships are a critical part of engaging with the world and sharing experiences
medication can be useful when its difficult to engage in the stuff above .. so it effectively offers breathing space sufficient to get on with the business of healing but is not a fix of itself (a mistake many people seem to make)
remember to go a little easy on yourself too - putting pressure on yourself for what you perceive as failures or failings will not give you room to heal - no one is judging you as harshly as you are judging yourself
that being said its on you to take ownership of your problems - blaming others or refusing to work on getting better leads nowhere useful
its all doable friend - just needs the effort and belief from you
good luck, good life
