I’ve been looking into getting a service dog for a while for my anxiety and depression. When I go into depressive episodes it prevents me from doing simple things that you need to do everyday. I don’t want to do anything like eat or leave my room. It’s continuously gotten much worse over the course of the year. I can’t travel without having panic attacks that can get severe enough to where I need to lay down on the ground to prevent myself from vomiting or fainting. I had an Ed previously and still struggle with it. I’m just still very scared about talking about getting a service dog because I’m not sure how my family would feel. I think they will just assume since I’m 14 it’s gonna grow out but I know it won’t. Do you have any advice on this?

@becks13x

4 жыл бұрын

This may be tough advice but maybe try to wait it out until you’re 18? When you’re 18 you’re legally an adult and technically your parents wouldn’t be able to stop you from getting a service dog. In the meantime, you could do a bunch of research and start taking steps to help you be ready for when the time comes? Also, researching could help get your parents on board too! I hope this helps and I wish you luck 💛

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

Since you're afraid they'll think you'll grow out of it, maybe you can work with them about your disability itself before working up to the service dog. It could also help to find support strategies and coping in other ways, especially since the process of getting a service dog is long anyways. I know a lot of people also find that working with a professional helps get their family more on board and understanding. Even if you do have to wait till you're 18, you'll hopefully have gained valuable long term coping skills along the way. Good luck!

@Otisscho4

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the exact same way as you and have all the same disorders, my only think is that I have major trust issues so I struggle to talk about anything more excessively than others and I’m even younger I’m only 12 now and have dealt with all this for almost two years. It’s very hard when your young because no one wants to grow up this fast and sudden, I want a service dog and have done everything I can and all I have to do is talk to people but for me that’s the most impossible step. I hope you can get help and if you explain you feelings to your parents thoroughly I doubt they will think it’s a stage, that’s what it is for me and I am also think they will think it’s a stage. If you want you can contact me and we could do this together. I know it’s a weird option but I’m just putting it out there.

@konpeitosart

3 жыл бұрын

@@becks13x I suggest getting them educated further about anxiety and depression. Get your doctor to figure out what level of anxiety and depression you have as further proof of you needing the service dog. Discuss the benefits of having a service dog! I find that having my dog (she’ll be a service dog in the future) helps motivate me to do things in the day. She also helps me with my moderate depression and I’m able to have better interactions with people. My anxiety doesn’t rise as much when I’m talking to strangers, as long as she’s near me. It’s even better when I’m holding her. ❤️ (I have a high level of anxiety) Show some studies too! Here’s one resource: www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/service-dogs-emotional-psychological-benefits/

@Itskwaiigirl001

3 жыл бұрын

I have a city too flight but I breakdown super easy

Hi, thank you for your advise. I really appreciate you breaking it down for for me and others watching. I was wondering how a letter may look like. My speech tends to wane when I become ‘nervous’ and I often have my mother talk for me in the doctors office. I feel as though because this is very much my idea it would be better coming from me even if it’s in the version of a letter. Again thank you.

@baileytheservicepupper

5 жыл бұрын

You could definitely compile the information in a letter format! You could also see how they feel about communicating over email or if you can practice with a good friend/family member to help you feel more comfortable talking it through. Overall, I suggest talking if possible, so the conversation can be more fluid, but email could be a good alternative

@cupstudios3788

5 жыл бұрын

Bailey the Service Pupper first, thank you so much for replying! I appreciate it so much. I never thought of email. And yes, I always totally try practicing with family. I like to work on it I think it’s getting somewhere. Thank you!

@baileytheservicepupper

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help! Good luck!!

My psychologist brought it up to me. And I would love a dog and I need help with many things mental and psychologically impacting. I’m getting a letter the next time we meet on Wednesday .To write a letter for a psychiatric service dog really gives me a tiny bit of hope.

@breeburgstaler5042

2 жыл бұрын

lucky you get one

@niftytwo

2 ай бұрын

Heyyyyyyy. Guess what ... My Service Dog is resting on my bed at my feet. I’m so very proud and thankful for a HUGE SURPRISE. I RECEIVED A Service Dog without any warnings. I Love her. Nifty Jones.

I REALLY appreciate your comment about meds. I made that point to a friend about how long meds take to work. I'm 21 and I've been on meds since I was 13/14 (Currently unmedicated tho) and it's frustrating going thru the different meds and them just not working or even making mental illnesses worse

@emersonkinnally8211

3 жыл бұрын

It really is frustrating my medicine either won’t work at all or make it waaaaaaaay worse

I've had severe anxiety & depression for about 10+ years now. It's a constant truggle to sleep, get out of bed, eat & do day to day activities. I struggle to focus & even lose focus/black out for minutes at a time. Have panic attacks due to the anxiety whether I am out in public or in the safety of my home & even worse anxiety attacks when I've had mini asthma attacks, making it that much harder to breathe. I've tried medication but it made things worse & find it very difficult to stick to a therapist/psychologists in the past (I constantly changed them due to not feeling comfortable). I have been told by a medical professional maybe a Multi purpose service animal should be somethin to look into but I didnt think much of it because of financial difficulties in the past. But now I'm realizing maybe I should bring it up again because it's all gettin worse?

@emersonkinnally8211

3 жыл бұрын

Mia you probably should bring it up again

Hi Folks. I served two years in Military. Two years Vietnam. A normal Aussie. Hmmmm. Something that I don’t talk about, BUT, I’m proud of my Service ‘67/ 69. Nifty.

I feel really guilty that I want one but the thing is, is that if I don't know someone I get very bad anxiety especially if a guardian is not there. And when I am alone at night and early in the morning I just have this feeling that someone is coming to slaughter me. Especially when I'm not at home. Sometimes if I need to go to the bathroom at night or early in the morning I HAVE to hold it in. And if I don't then I stay in the bathroom until I feel safe enough to come out. My dad never really pays attention to me so he doesn't ever notice.

@emersonkinnally8211

3 жыл бұрын

Marie Tea123 I am so sorry that she says that to you I hope you can eveantually explain to your mom how you might need one and teach her that your not gonna get locked up

@kailipancocha2469

3 жыл бұрын

I get bad anxiety like its a panic attack i bit my nails and i dont know i do it until i feel the PAIN also i shake my foot and hand

@natalieanne1892

3 жыл бұрын

no need to feel guilty!! An emotional support animal might be a better suit for you. They can comfort you, and you could teach them basic tasks if you wanted, but they don't have public access ( you can't take them in stores that don't allow pets)

@KageTenshiiRyuu

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm a similar way. I _cannot_ handle closed doors sometimes, especially now I live alone. I get so sure something is on the other side about to kill me. This has been going on since high school and it even happened in school or in church if no one else was around. I also tend to think people are following me with no provocation or indication of this. So, I definitely understand how that can be and although it's a disorder of the mind, since it sends the _body_ into a stressed state, it's unhealthy.

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

this sounds like a specific paranoia maybe!! my brother was dxed with it and he's been doing much better :) regardless I hope you're doing well!!

This is extremely helpful! I'm owner training my pup for ptsd. He naturally does tasks when I need him. It's alot of work but I dont have $20,000 :/

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

hope you and your pup are doing good!!

@ericaaubie860

4 ай бұрын

PainLess I know one service handler did a go fund me, her mom helped; and she got a letter with a check. Don't give up there is always hope. There could be an organization that might beable to help. There is an option you can research a breed you like find a good breeder, and get a dog for way less. Then you can do courses on line, and train the dog ypurself. To do the exact same thing that $20000 would do.

I’ve recently found your channel and let me just say, it’s so informative and helpful. I really appreciate all your videos!! you’re amazing, thank you :)❤️

Omg thank you so much I was wondering what I needed to do cause I been trying to figure this out for weeks

I'm definitely going to be talking to my therapist/doctor about this. My anxiety makes it to where I can't be in crowded places without having a panic attack or my depression episodes make it to where It's so difficult to even just shower.

Great job with the information you give as a fellow handler I feel like it was very informative and you did a good job the only thing I feel like was forgotten to be mentioned what is that if you're planning on getting a organization dog the organization most likely will ask you for these papers as well I'm recently started trying to get my second service animal and originally I was going to try organizations and they did require a couple of things to be filled out by a doctor just to confirm that they were giving a dog out to someone who genuinely had a disability and your doctor had to sign off I actually didn't end up going to the organization due to other factors but it was a part of the process so I figured I'd mention it in case any brand new handlers are confused if they're going through an organization or a private trainer because they can also want the medical documentation as well again just to prove that they are training and putting their time into somebody who needs a genuine service animal and on top of that to fully understand specific needs that need to addressed in task work I know this because this is the process I initially took for the dog that I'm going to be retiring soon

Thank you so much for this video I have been researching service dogs to get one for my migraines and narcolepsy but I didn't know how to bring it up😊

Every time I have an anxiety attack, my parents just assume I just wanna go home (which I do) but they think it’s an excuse to go home, they think I don’t suffer when I get those episodes. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety by my therapist a couple of months ago. My parents think it’s a joke and they force me into situations that get me to have those anxiety attacks, it’s made it even worse. My chest feels tight, I start shaking, I always take a seat because I know what’s going to happen next and I know if I stay standing I’ll eventually fall and I don’t want to hurt myself more than I already am, I usually pick on my lips which scars me but since I got a mask, I bite and break my nails, I always start crying as I feel short of breath and i feel awful. I know when I ask my parents if they could consider an ESA, they would laugh and tell me I’m just shy. It’s making it hard to sleep, I would really like to have something to hug and pet when I get those episodes, at least to distract me for a moment.

@hallejohnston9246

2 жыл бұрын

therapists legally cannot diagnose you, go to a pschyologist!

@breeburgstaler5042

2 жыл бұрын

same exact story here its anyoying when they dont understand what were going threw till they walk in our shoes

@amandalynn2301

Жыл бұрын

If it gets really bad, your parents can actually be arrested for child abuse for refusing to treat your disorder. If you're still seeing a therapist, talk to him/her about this, because your health and safety matter more than their opinion

The belly rubs were an excellent addition to this very helpful video.

This is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

@baileytheservicepupper

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

What a great doggo!!

i'm hoping to qualify for a service dog for my anxiety, depression and adhd soon, so this helps a lot with figuring out how to ask about it, thank you!

Firstly You’re so well spoken and engaging. Secondly, you’re navigating the social media influencer “tight rope” of sharing your life and maintaining your privacy (eg choosing to not share past traumas/cause of anxiety/panic attacks) very well. Finally, As a recovered C-PTSD survivor, and former special educator I want to let you and others watching that - while everyone’s situation with panic attacks and ptsd is different - it is possible to recover and not have panic attacks/flashbacks/nightmares - or at least have them be less frequent and/or severe. After years of personal work and therapy (and a bit of medication that I’m still on) I haven’t had a panic attack since January 30, 2006 at 12:45pm. The flashbacks stopped a bit before that, and my nightmares are more like occasional bad dreams rather than vivid nightmares. The only exception was last year 2020 with the start of the pandemic and my getting covid, some of my vivid nightmares came back for a visit. (I’m a first wave covid long hauler so it was a combination of brain issues from long covid and pandemic related triggers from past trauma). Don’t put pressure on yourself to get to being recovered (especially fellow perfectionists!), but also try to not stress that it will always be this debilitating. (Yes, I know how ironic it is to tell other people with anxiety not to stress…) BTW technically C-PTSD is complex ptsd with six diagnostic criteria areas usually from childhood trauma. But I prefer to look at it as Chocolate flavoured ptsd, with “regular” ptsd being vanilla and having “only” three criteria areas. ;-)

@mewzer_

Жыл бұрын

not to be rude but im pretty sure she already knows this

I would consider reviewing the psychiatric and physical service dog tasks. Take your conditions and then select the top three in the most important categories that aid in your independent living.

For a doctors note you may also need one to bring them with you to work. Sometimes work places want a doctors/therapists note for accommodations just to have a paper trail of it.

You are a very amazing person and I hope you have a great time with your dog

@baileytheservicepupper

3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind. Thank you!

I’ve been looking in to getting a service dog for my anxiety and depression. It has been really hard for me to get out of bed let alone go to school. I haven’t been to school in weeks and my mum said that if I don’t go she could get in serious trouble and get fined but it’s just really hard for me. I think that a service dog would benefit me because they’re legally allowed in public places which would be great when I go to school it would also help me get excessive and be outdoors because dogs need to be outside and go on walks. We’ve tried so many different things to help me with my anxiety and depression during therapy sessions but nothing is working and I really don’t want to go on medication.

After my spinal cord injury, I brought up the subject of a service dog and my doctor was all for it. Unfortunately, after 2 years of filling out exhaustive applications to various non profit service dog agencies it was made clear that I was not even going to get on a waiting list for a dog (even though I met the criteria and would benefit from having a dog) because I am neither a child nor a Veteran. They get priority. I do not begrudge them at all but it makes it impossible for the rest of us who don't have the $40,000 to get a dog from a for profit agency. I finally did lots of research and have decided to become an owner/trainer. It's my only realistic option. After being a nurse for 26 years, training horses and being very physically strong and independent, I hate feeling like I am "less" because of my limitations. I am in contract with a wonderful breeder who has had successful service dogs come from previous litters from her dogs. (Standard poodles). I should have my puppy by the end of January. It will be a lot of work but if it gets me to feel independent again, it will be so worth it.

I appreciate this video so much. I have severe undiagnosed anxiety (social or generalized. I'm unsure) as well as depression. I'm supposed to be speaking with a psychiatrist soon because I'm officially ready to get my life back together. I've been suffering for years and it's costed me my independence. It's crucial for me to take the step into getting a proper treatment plan now as i am 16 and have gone close to resorting to acts of suicide. I want to be able to live a comfortable adult life and i don't think i can achieve that without a little help. I have a 3yr old siberian husky mix who has been the biggest help for me since day one. I know it's unrealistic to start service work at this age, but the way she performs has me to believe she can be successful. I'm really hoping that once i speak to my psychiatrist about it that they'll be on board because i desperately need help. I've wrote down various tasks i need done in public settings and have done my research since my dog was just a puppy. I'm prepared for the lifestyle I'll have to have with this treatment plan, but I'm ready for recovery. Thank you for this video!

@non-existent4002

2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm really late, but you will do way better at training with your dog since I'm 12 and trying to train a foster we have so I can keep him as a service dog

Thanks for the info

Thank you so much! This is very helpful since I am getting a service dog. This cleared things up for me. Thanks! >3

@baileytheservicepupper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support and good luck with your service dog!!

I suffer from extreme anxiety and PTSD from childhood trauma. I have been looking into the possibility of discussing this with my doctor and seeing if a service dog would be best for me. Whenever I have panic attacks, I hold something close to my chest or put something heavy on me to make me feel grounded and let me know I’m okay. I can’t go to stores without having to bring someone with me but even then something as simple as a group of people in an aisle will make me extremely anxious. I recently switched to online schooling due to the fact that I would panic every time I stepped foot into the school. I have been wanting to go back because I feel like I have gotten worse after being taken out of public schooling, but I have been held back by my panic attacks. My mother and I have discussed this due to my increase of panic attacks when something as little as me dropping something occurs. I’m turning 16 years old in two months and I have a dog currently who has been somewhat helpful during my panic attacks but she isn’t trained for medical tasks so I can’t rely on her. I’ll be getting a pup for my birthday and I wanted to know if there was information about service dogs that a lot of people may not know. I have found many videos about the topic but I rarely get enough information out of those, so I tend to turn to articles or laws with service dogs.

Very good information in this video, thank you! I've been looking into getting a service dog for a while now. I'm suffering from long term depression and anxiety, ADD, recently been diagnosed with PTSD but I've probably had it for 10+ years, I am currently recovering from an ED, and I have "personality disorder of mixed type, mainly avoidant" (even though I think it's autism and not PD but whatever) All of this has made me unable to function in most parts of life. The ONLY areas where I'm actually doing ok is around animals. I barely made it through high school, even though I'm smart and never had trouble with learning, but I just couldn't make myself go to school a lot of the time. I dropped out of college due to severe anxiety and since then, I've not been able to work or study. I've lost most, if not all, of my friends, and the only way I'm able to spend time with people is if I have one of the dogs or horses with me. Unfortunately I never knew about service dogs for mental health before, but the more I learn, the more I understand how much help they can be. What if I would be able to work, at least part time? What if I could actually open up and talk to a therapist if I had a dog there to support me? What if I had a dog who could help me stay focused and present and not zone out in my head every time my anxiety goes up? What if I'd even be able to move out and live on my own, if I had a dog to keep me company and bring that sense of safety and keeping routines? I think I could be SO much more independent and actually start LIVING, and not just be alive, if I had a service dog. Only problem is it's really expensive to get one, and at least where I live there's no financial aid for getting one, so I don't know if I'll ever be able to.

@AcornxWillow

8 ай бұрын

You can owner train your own service dog, too!! I read your comment, and some of what you said, I relate to. Not all of the medical conditions, but I've been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, depression, and self diagnosed PTSD (I think I have most of the symptoms). With my anxiety, sometimes it gets so bad that I can't talk, walk, stand up straight, and forget to eat/make myself feel sick. Also, I understand the "being around animals" thing, because I'm the same way. I'm sorry about what you've had to go through, so I guess all I can say is that I'll be your friend, or online friend?😅

@maccifyme

8 ай бұрын

@@AcornxWillow That's so sweet of you! I had completely forgotten about this comment, so it was a bit of a journey to read it again. Things have really been taking a turn though! My family (mother, brother and myself) has actually gotten a puppy a few months ago. He is legally owned by my mother, but in all aspects he's more or less my dog. My ambition is to actually train him to become my service dog, and this far he shows a lot of potential for it!

Having a session with my therapist tommorrow. I've watched this video at least 11 times hahah. Currently planning to train my Aussie of 6 months to alert to cortisol levels and many more. I'm 15, diagnosed with BPD and panic disorder. Many unwanted hospital visits because of my condition. Hoping to receive the best advice possible from my therapist. Thank you for this video. Had a good idea of what I would bring up originally, but you've completely enlightened me. Hopefully me and my SDiT prospect can begin our life saving journey in honor of your immaculate help. Thank you. Much love from me and Rooster.

@baileytheservicepupper

3 жыл бұрын

I hope your appointment went well! Good luck training your pup, and I hope they are able to help you lots!

@heydesiree

Жыл бұрын

I know I’m way late but how did it go? 😲

I have Strabismus/Amblyopia in my left eye and I have hearing loss 📉 in my right ear, so I'm definitely going to bring up getting a service dog 🐕‍🦺🦮 to my doctor

Planning to get a service dog when I get diagnosis for some screenings im planning! i also have a left clubfoot so I'm planning to get it for that too, just hoping my school accepts service dogs, i haven't seen much in France so that's good, there will be less people faking it!

I've had GAD since I was 5 or 6. My trauma started at age 4, when I could remember things. I just recently got diagnosed, but now that I'm older I notice symptoms that I didn't before. (Constant Fears, Occasional Dissociation, etc.) I recently had a traumatic experience, since I was only 8-9 it felt like I was going to get shot or murdered. After those awful two days, my mental illness got so much worse. I was later diagnosed with Chronic Depression. I am only 11 years old as of March 2021. I have anxiety attacks so bad, I stop functioning. I cry, I rock in a ball position, hyperventilation and have hyper vigilance, short periods of dissociation, don't forget scratching. GAD has caused me to be in constant fear, and just the simplest things drive me to have to rest or take meds. Again, I am still a child, so my mom doesn't think this will last a long time. I don't come out of my room 75% of the time. Public is even worse. I know you aren't professional, but any advice on if a PSD would be right for me would be greatly appreciated. Even now I'm bouncing my leg.

@ashmusic721

2 жыл бұрын

please seek help from a professional and see if talk therapy would be beneficial. service dogs are a huge commitment

I struggle to take care of myself but I’m good at taking care of my brothers at home service cat (aka task trained esa not recognized under the ada) he isn’t really capable of doing things like feeding the cat making sure she had water making sure she gets a bath things like that and I was thinking a sd could be trained to encourage me to go do the simple things I need to do to be a functioning member of society such as waking up eating getting in the shower just hoping a dog could guide me to those places I need to go and push my to do those things also retrieving things, remembering where I placed medication and retrieving it, comforting me doing anxiety attacks episodes etc. alerting me for medical needs and also blocking people from getting close alerting me when people are getting close and being their to make me feel comfortable living independently and diverting me from situations when I get uncomfortable or maybe I don’t need or deserve a service dog and I should just give up the idea because I don’t need one? Idk

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

If those are all things you're struggling with, it definitely sounds like you qualify as disabled and for a SD. That's why thinking of potential tasks is so helpful, because it shows you how you could really benefit from a SD, and from what you've said I totally think it could be good for you! Dont doubt yourself because your struggles are so valid.

@thepizzainthebackofyourfre9615

4 жыл бұрын

Bailey the Service Pupper I’m kinda nervous I’m going to my doctor next week and I have a see my therapist and psychiatrist/doctor this week idk who to ask about it but i think I’ll try to work up the courage to ask.

I want to get a service dog for my anxiety and depression. Some days I can’t get out of bed and I don’t eat. Also I’ve not been able to schoolwork it just stresses me out too much. My parents have called me a slug and lazy but they don’t understand. In cars or walking even I think everything is gonna hurt me. I’m trying to figure out how to tell my parents that I need to see a therapist and then I can talk about it with her/him. I have anxiety and panic attacks almost everyday and I self harm about everyday.

@chubbby_b3ar

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@xxnaturexx5013

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@emersonkinnally8211

3 жыл бұрын

Payton ya I have panick attacks everyday and can’t do any schoolwork I fall during my anxiety attacks so I’d need a dog to warn me before so I can sit down I’ve been doing a lot of research

@melodydempsey637

3 жыл бұрын

@@emersonkinnally8211 i can relate to that. I have a panic disorder causing out of the blue panic attacks or very rarely a trigger. I don't get warnings in some of them and the symptoms come all at once. I also have childrens arthritis, I'm 15 yrs old, and I can't walk sometimes. And my parents think I don't need one and it's super annoying. They don't see what happens to me. But I'm wishing you the best of luck ❤

@emersonkinnally8211

3 жыл бұрын

Melody Dempsey thank you it’s reassuring to know that there’s someone else like me it helps a lot and my mom says I don’t need one

Thank you for this video. I have PTSD from domestic violence and sexual violence. I have night terrors and have had trouble with sleep walking, acting out dreams, not being able to decipher dream from reality for several moments. I like to explain that I'm not living I'm existing right now. I would love to be able to go to the mailbox without having to wait for someone to come home and go with me. I go no where alone not even outside on the porch. My psychotherapist and sleep therapist both think a service dog is a good option for me,but I never knew how to bring it up to get the ball rolling.

@noneofyourbusiness1699

2 жыл бұрын

You are living my life, sounds like! But at least you have a psychotherapist and sleep therapist! Do they help at all??

I have anxiety, depression, and BPD. I can't handle work or university/college because of it. I dropped out of college a year ago. I'm terrified to live on my own. My quality of life is suffering because I can't be self sufficient. I'm on medication and getting therapy. And I have been for years. I've gone through many therapists and many antidepressants and I'm only getting worse. I've been researching service dogs for a long while now. But anytime I've asked my GP, psychiatrist, or therapist about it, I feel like the topic has been immediately shut down. I don't know how to bring it up and actually have my perspective listened to. I truly think that a service dog (and continuing meds and therapy) could help me be more independent.

Thank you

Very infromative

Thank you so much for your video! I’ve been dealing with treatment resistant depression for literally 38 years of and on. Never have I had consistent remission and there’s no quality of life. Medications don’t work. There are none left to try. Advanced treatments (there are two) I can’t afford or get insurance approval. My condition qualifies as a disability under the ada. Do you by chance know of any programs for funding for service dogs? Initial research puts training at $10,000+ for a service dog and then there’s monthly costs. If viewed as a medical treatment of sorts, should health ins be required to help pay for the cost monthly? Thoughts?

Thank you I have REALLY bad anxiety and I need a service dog for it but I'm scared that walmart or Kroger will kick me out of if have a service dog

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad we could help! I was also worried about things like that, but if you educate yourself on the laws and your/the business's rights, then those kinds of issues get easier to handle. Good luck!

Hi I have a PTSD and I have anxiety and depression and seizures I have a doctors note I am training my dog I did get a trainer it’s a lot of work but it is worth it

I have had POTS since I was 13 (i just turned 16), and it makes every day life difficult. I have been thinking about a service dog for about a year. I would train them to alert to an "episode" (as I put it), and apply DPT. However money has been tight for a while now- What would be the least expensive route; owner training, or program training? Also do you have any recommendations for getting stubborn parents on board with me getting a service dog?

I have social anxiety for a year now, I have a service dog in-training and I want to get her Public Access Test, but my parents say I am not disabled. I cannot go to airports, big malls, or anywhere busy without having a panic attack. My anxiety prevents me from going anywhere without being overwhelmed. Any advice?

Okay I want your opinion on if I am exaggerating how I feel. From my psychiatrist I have been officially diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit mostly), severe social anxiety, severe generalized anxiety, and very severe panic attack disorder as well as seasonal/maybe not seasonal depression. My therapist also throws in ocd but obvi he can’t diagnose that. I talked to my psychiatrist about training my already ESA as a service dog (I have a close friend who would assist with her professionally and personally trained service dog) but he states that he is reluctant to classify me as psychiatrically disabled and thinks that a combination of the (THREE) meds I’m on (not the starting dose this has been a constant progress for over a year) and the WEEKLY therapy sessions my poor therapist thinks is needed does not classify me as disabled.

I think having a service dog would benefit my life. I have a dog who sleeps with me. but when I'm upset he just stares at me and doesn't come whenever I call him so I just get more upset. I have anxiety and it makes it hard for me to talk to people. but like when I'm on a walk with my dog when he's with me and someone says hi I don't panic. one time I was at subway and my mom asked me to go in and order everyone subs and I started crying and panicking because I didn't want to talk to anyone. she ended up doing it for me because I had tears all over my face and I couldn't breathe. I think I would benefit from having one but I'm scared to bring it up to my therapist and my mom. my current dog cant get training because he's bipolar and isn't able to go in public because I would be worried he would eat someone. I love that stink but he's a beast🤣

I know you can't exactly tell me if I would be able to get SD or not but- I have extreme anxiety and have panic attacks and breakdowns at least once a day, I hate being a burden to my family so I hardly ever confide in them when these things happen and usually I don't have any energy and drive to do anything anymore. a lot of time I don't get out of bed till late after noon and never go out with friends because I'm scared and I don't even know why. if people talk to me I tent to either run away or rely on someone else to answer for me unless its about something I'm patinate about (like dogs and animals) I know SDs attract a lot of attention and such but usually I'm able to cope if I'm able to focus on something that isn't human interaction (i.e.. a dog ) I've thought about this for a lot of time and continuously researched and gathered every bit of information I possibly could and I still research every day, I've been on medication and such but taking pills and such gives me anxiety so taking them to calm the situation isn't exactly working for me. for a long time I didn't think I would qualify but while researching I found that my anxiety may be classified as a disability enough to get a SD because it constantly affect my day to day life, -I cant leave my house on my own most days -medications make me uncomfortable -I used to skip school constantly due to my mental health(home schooled now) -I also have constant wounds on my arms because when I get anxious I tend to scratch and pick at my arms as a distraction and don't realize -I also cannot buy groceries or go to a store in my own because it tend to freak out... do you think maybe I qualify for a SD? also would I talk to my family doctor or theorist about getting on?

@baileytheservicepupper

3 жыл бұрын

From what you listed, it seems like your disabilities impact your day to day life activities and would make you eligible for a SD to mitigate your disability with tasks. Talking to your family doctor or therapist is a great idea to see how you might be able to add a SD to your care plan and figure out more strategies to help you. Good luck!

I struggle with severe anxiety to the point where I have attacks and start shaking and don’t want to eat and can’t focusing school.

I am half deaf, have a complex PTSD disorder and a bunch of physical health problems and i think a service dog would help but i also dont know if i would be able to take care of them because of the health problems (i cant walk sometimes and cant bend over without getting super dizzy) , i plan to live with friends who would be okay with helping out in taking care of them but i still worry about it - Dee

I have JRA and I have an appointment next week. Just wanna be prepared in case they suggest this.

@baileytheservicepupper

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck at your appointment!

Hi! I showed this to my friend and they found it really helpful 💜. I don’t need a service dog, however I was really interested in this kind of stuff and wanted to do research on it. So I have a few questions if you or someone else who sees this mind answering! 1. Is there a common disability(s) that a service dog would help with? 2. What are the differences between therapy dogs and service dogs? 3. What would you do if someone at the grocery store starting petting your service dog and wouldn’t stop/what advice would you give to others in that situation?

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

1. There are both psychiatric and medical service dogs. There's no one disability, bit I think the most commonly known dog would be a seeing eye dog, or a veteran's PTSD dog. 2. There's a difference between an ESA (Emotional Support Animal) and a service dog. Under the ADA, (American Disabilities Act) the difference is that an ESA provides comfort. They are not allowed public access (can't enter "no pet" areas). A service dog is trained to perform tasks to help their owner and specifically provide relief from their disability. 3. Most decent people will ask first, so simply reply "No, my dog is working." If they just pet/distract your dog, they should be already trained to ignore, but you should still assert "Do not do that. My dog is working. I need them." and/or promptly walk away.

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

hope that all helps!! good luck to your friend, blessed be :)

I have asthma, which has been affecting me for a while. Whenever I have asthma attacks, it’s hard to function because I usually am crying and wheezing, so it’s hard to get up to get help. I just usually wait for an adult to notice me. I commonly have asthma issues because I do a variety of sports such as swimming, which makes my asthma super bad because I have to hold my breath while preforming activities that require lung strength and energy. It would help if an animal such as a dog could get help and get my medicine. A dog would also calm me down bc i have a huge fear of dying so I cry a lot whenever I cannot breath because like, you have to breath to live lol

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

dogs are trained to do that commonly!! please look into that!

so heres a question.. my therapist told my parents to set up an appointment at the hospital for IOP (intense outpatient program) which is like 3-5 hours of therapy kinda like group therapy but the people there are all struggling with the same things i am so should i bring it up to the therapist there? my first appointment is in 2 days also i brought up the general idea of a service dog to my parents and they thought it was another way for me to get a dog since ive been wanting a dog for many years, but i genuinely think a service dog would help me with my anxiety and depression-

I am currently going through the process of getting an anxiety disorder diagnosis and I think that getting a service dog could help replace medications, if they are trained properly. How can I indroduce this idea to my therapist/doctor?

I have been thinking about getting a service dog for my ptsd, anxiety, and depression, and it’s a struggle to even leave my house most days. But my psychiatrist doesn’t think service dogs for psychiatric disorders are a thing, and will only give me a prescription for an ESA. How do i get him to realize otherwise? Or is there another place I can go?

Thank you. I have a couple of problems with myself ect. I have been told by a professional that she doesn't think that I am able to get through this by myself. My family doesnt know how to help me, plus I am moving away after summer to go to highschool. My problem is that there is no one that can be here for me right now all the time. Like yes I have a counsellor that I talk to sometimes about my problems ect. But she wont be here for me after summer. I will be somewhere that I don’t know with people I don’t know. I get panic attacks which can lead to self-harm which happens most of the time. If I had a service dog that knew how to help me if I had an anxiety or panic attack then I feel like it would help me a lot. I have also trouble being somewhere I dont know alone which is whats gonna happen after summer so.. yeah.. I looked at the information about a service dog in my country, the dog will be for free but things like bowls ect ofcourse not. Plus for me it would take around 9 months (I wouldnt train by myself). My anxiety is pretty bad too especially in an enviroment that I dont know. I would feel safe with a service dog but I will talk with my counsellor first about it.

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're going to talk to your counselor about it. It's good that you're doing your research on this. Since it may take time to get a SD, maybe you could ask your counselor if there is a 24 hr crisis line you can call in the meantime? That may help you get through the toughest moments safely. Good luck!! Sounds like you're having a hard time, but you can get through this

@herman3376

4 жыл бұрын

@@baileytheservicepupper I have someone to talk to so I am doing kinda ok. My country has laws for service dogs but not many people know about them so I think that if I would get one it would be reall hard because some people here still think that only those with visisble disabilities can get one (not the place that trains service dogs ofcourse). :/

I’ve been struggling with anxiety and tw: sh scratching myself when I get anxious. I don’t know how to tell my doctor I’m to nervous. I’ve been training my gsd Zeus for a rlly long time an he understands everything well but I’ve tried therapy. It doesn’t quite help me. And I can’t take medication for it, so I’m stuck between making him one or jus leaving it.

Bubba is not yet my service dog legally but Im in the process of certifying him. Bubba and I have been i seperable for 18 months. When my depression gets the best of me he goes out his way to shower me with hugs and kisses and talks to me in doggie talk Hes so attentive to my emotional angst. I've beenhealthier since I've had him in my life

Does a letter from a doctor have to be re-written after a certain amount of time?

What about a service dog for allergies? Can I show that I have anaphylaxis when exposed to peanuts? I don’t have a prescription for a dog but I am diagnosed with severe allergies to peanuts that I’m constantly being exposed to at work. There have been many times in the past year even that I’ve been exposed to peanuts and the dr told me try to limit exposure because my allergy will only get worse and worse. I’ve just started having a harder time breathing from my allergy, and I’m so scared it will get worse. I usually use my nose/eyes but I can’t always detect it. I even ask but there’s always someone that doesn’t know what they’re talking about and say something doesn’t have peanuts nor traces and I eat it and immediately react. This even happens at work.

i have A.D.D, and i think that an emotional support tog is a great idea. it helps my energy, stress, focus, and more. my parents say no. what do i do

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe talk to your doctor about it and see what they think. Sometimes it takes a professional opinion before parents change their minds. Just remember that ESAs are for in home use (or per friendly places), so it would be most helpful if you found research on how it can help on the home (ie while doing homework, ect)

@nathandelhierro3586

4 жыл бұрын

I think you should talk to them more. Make a presintation, it works 99 out of 100 times.

@innerbug3695

3 жыл бұрын

BestFriendPlayz service and emotional support is very different but I think you need to talk more to them

@stevob2621

3 жыл бұрын

What’s an a..d..d?

@melodydempsey637

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevob2621 i really don't know but A.d.a is America's Disability Act. I have it sense I have arthritis, I'm 15 yrs old, and a panic disorder. Hope that helps a little ☺

I have anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD it’s very challenging for me to be in public and when I have panic attacks I feel like I can’t breathe and I get very dizzy and nauseous it happens a lot at night when I’m alone and it’s scary I feel like a PSD would help me out a lot but I feel doubtful that I will qualify for one or I feel like I don’t deserve one 😔

Thanks I’ve been thinking about a service dog bcs my anxiety prevents me from doing simple tasks like going to school my medicine doesn’t help to much and other stuff and I fall during anxiety attacks so I need a dog so I don’t hurt myself

@sushevanilla5102

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! this is exactly my problem

@emersonkinnally8211

3 жыл бұрын

@@sushevanilla5102 that’s why I comment on vids like this bcs I want to help ppl!

Is it possible to train the dog yourself as your service dog . and get them certified as your service dog . my problem is it's hard to find Apts that accept dogs . and after putting all the time money and effort into an animal I'd hate to have to give it up. Is there a process to be able to take them everywhere?

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

Yes owner training is entirely possible! However it is very important to build a relationship with an experienced trainer that you can go to for help along the way. No one truly ever trains a service dog alone. There is no such thing as service dog certifications or registries in the US, so that wouldn't be a problem at all. Because of the FHA/Fair Housing Act, to keep an assistance animal (which is an umbrella term that service animals, service animals in training, and ESAs all fall under) in no pet housing, you would just need to request reasonable accommodation after a lease is approved with a landlord, provide a doctors letter stating the disability related need for the animal, and then have it written into the lease or sign an accommodation agreement to get it all in writing. The process to take a service animal everywhere (like public access) is a lot of training! The animal should be task trained and fully under control and well behaved by the time they are in non pet friendly places. Many handlers perform public access tests to document their dogs behavior and training. I think there are some on youtube if you are interested in those standards!

So I've been bounced around therapists and psychologists a while now, mainly because of our ensurance switching who they back. I also have a bad family history with medications and know I am very easily addicted to medications. But I'm afraid that if I bring up a SD to my new psych I'll be told I have to take meds first.

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

If a psychologist does not respect your decision to avoid medication as a part of your care, I'd consider that a red flag. Obviously this depends on the severity and type of challenges you have, but for the most part your psychologist or therapist should respect it if you don't want to pursue medication. If they bring up medication, let them know your concerns and try not to let them pressure you into something that you are not on board with. Maybe start with the challenges you have and how you think you qualify as disabled and then bring up a SD in a later appointment? I find that a lot of mental health care professionals are resistant to committing to a set treatment plan until they get to know you better so it may help to break the conversation up into multiple therapy sessions. Good luck!

I’m wheelchair-bound and have seizures on occasion. My seizures are unpredictable. They are referred to as tonic-clinic absence seizures. I also have shunt malfunctions and a heart murmur.

@amandalynn2301

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry. I hope you are doing better ❤

I was born with cerebral palsy n my legs some days I cant walk because my legs hurt so bad so I'm laying n bed all day some days I do fine some days like today I cant stand for more than 5 minutes at a time I have depression & anxiety really bad I havent got medicine for it because family tells me it wouldnt help & to watch out when taking medication for those things When I have anxiety attacks it always helped if I had someone there so I thought service dog or esa would be an idea but i dont know alot about it

Hello my name is Megan I have anxiety and I live in a group home would I be able to still get a service dog if they approve it and how would I be able to get it even if I got a doctor's note what if they still be able to give me one and a service dog please let me know and I also have depression and it affects my life daily so how would that affect me living in a group home and having a service dog

Hi, i have autism and i will sometimes stim and do some self damaging things such as biting myself, and i will also meltdown sometimes...i want to get a service dog to help me with stop hurting myself and also to help me calm down in social situations but i was wondering if my meltdowns would accidentally hurt the dog (edit, I also am very easily distracted to the point where it is difficult to do tasks around the house, but i dont know is a SD could help

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

I think a service dog would help you! while a meltdown might accidentally hurt your dog, it's hard but the only advice I can really give is speak with a therapist about it and try to think about your dog, try to contain it I'm also ND and I know it's really hard to do so but I'm not sure how else I could help! good luck!!

I am younger then 18 and I have severe anxiety and panic attacks that cause me to not be able to breathe. I want to talk to a doctor about this but I am afraid they will say no immedietly becuase I LOOK normal and my doctor is not the type of person to change there minds. I know alot of people who say kids and teens similar to me get turned down becuase of age from doctors. I think I could benefit from one but am scared all my research about service dogs will go to waste. I have thinking that since the process is so long that I could get a puppy and teach it service dog tasks and obedience at home and when or if I get a doctors not I can start pa (public access). I was thinking some tasks like DPT, alerting when I am having an anxiety attack (becuase I normally start with touching my face alot), and leading me to a safe place. How should I approach my doctor?

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

This is an issue that a lot of people run into. If you are in the US, you don't need a doctors note for regular PA technically. But you might need it for Housing or job accommodations. It might help to talk to your doctors about your health concerns first before bringing up the service dog. Talk about how you are being impacted, and maybe ask for a referral to a specialist or someone else if you think they're not taking you seriously. Then, once your issue is established maybe you can ask them about a letter! You're right to consider the long process in this, so good job doing your research. I wish you luck as you try to figure this all out!

I've been thinking of talking to my doctor about a service dog. Recently I was diagnosed with diabetes and fortunately I was able to bring my blood sugar to a good level but sometimes at random I start to feel weak and sick and I'm not quite sure if its anxiety but I try my best to remain calm. It's hard to do that in public and even at home. I already have a dog and he comforts me when this happens but I'm not sure if I should bring this up with my doctor. I would love to have advice. I am at a lost on what to do for my mental and physical health. 😕

@emersonkinnally8211

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely bring it up with ur doctor

what type of dog is he? hes beautiful. This actually helped me tons because ive been talking to my parents for months but they swear a doctor has to say I can/should get one. ive talked to other handlers and stuff about getting one and still doing research a year and half later. I struggle from anxiety and depression where ill have an anxiety/panic attack and not be able to breath but its like i dont realize and ill scratch and hit myself so much sometimes. what do you think? id love more info

@haleighbrown6304

4 жыл бұрын

The only reason i havent tried medicine is because it made my mom worse and the doctor said if I cant make sure i dont miss it everyday it could it could make me feel worse because my body will start depending on it

Hey I've been thinking about trying to get a service Dog for my Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Sensory processing disorder and I have thought about these things but I'm anxious because I've had one therapist before and she didn't really help me and the meds the doctor she sent me to didn't help me much either because I forget to take them. I'm just kinda nervous because I don't have a doctor or anything right now but I will get one after I turn 18 but I don't want to spring it on him/her right away even though I've been thinking about it for a while.

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

It took me several different therapists till I found one that worked for me (and was affordable), so I would suggest trying to find someone that feels more helpful to the things you're struggling with! And if that is something you are concerned about, you can mention that to the doctor at your appointment. You could say something like "I know this is the first time you are seeing me, but I've been seriously considering a SD as an option. Can we continue this conversation or can I send you my research?" A lot of doctors will want the SD decision to be the result of multiple appointments anyways, but showing your doctor that you are serious and that it is a viable option is still important. Good luck with everything! I hope it all works out for you!

@breeburgstaler5042

2 жыл бұрын

@@baileytheservicepupper i asked my counselor about it and he laughed and thought in was joking

I want a dog always have to cope with my depression that I’ve been struggling with for a couple years now and I wanna wait a while before I consider getting one bc I’m only in therapy for about two months now and I’m might be going on anti depressants soon still in the air but uh idk because my family doesn’t want a dog and I might not be able to take care it it all the time due to school but if that wasn’t the problem I would wanna get one

Thank you so much for this I think it will help me when talking to my doctor in the next few weeks. However, what concerns me is that since a doctor's note or recommendation is not really required just documented that you have a disability. How is it stopping people from just getting a dog and self-training it and saying it’s a service dog? If no proof is required. Are you to just to take handler's word? Do they actually have a documented disability? ADA states handlers can be asked two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Well, anyone could say yes to any disability they feel and if they've self-trained the dog, they would be able to provide tasks. I'm really confused. Is this why there are so many fraudulent claimants out there?

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support. I get where your concern is coming from, but the lack of proof needed is really a good thing (in my opinion). Most issues with untrained dogs or fakes come from misinformation, not a manipulation of existing laws. The reason why there is no proof required is to maintain the rights of disabled people. Having them present proof every time they go in public would not only violate their right to privacy and freedom of movement, but it would also disadvantage a large number of handlers working with limited resources. If a person can enter an establishment with a wheelchair, EpiPen, or other medical device without being interrogated, then they should be able to do so with a SD. In addition, the number of programs and program dogs available is very limited and can be very costly. Owner training is entirely valid for a task trained SD, as long as the handler maintains a standard of behavior consistent with how a SD should act. Even those that correctly answer the 2 questions can be asked to leave if the dog is not under the handlers control. If businesses know and make good use of their own rights to remove unqualified or uncontrolled animals, the issue of dangerous encounters with untrained animals or fakes wouldnt exist. I think the law adequately protects both disabled people and businesses, but all parties need to do their own part to make it work in practice. Sorry for the rant, but I hope that answers your question!

i do have anxiety but i haven't told my mom,so she doesn't know but when i have a a panic attack it is really bad i can't breath and get a really bad migraine but it hurts really bad but i have brong up a therapist but i hate talking about my feelings to people so i think a service dog would be great but we already have two dogs and live in a not so big apartment so i don't know what to do

@trinityatchison512

3 жыл бұрын

i'm pretty sure you can't get a service dog without a actual diagnosis,and that you can't be self diagnosed to qualify for one. (I might be wrong but this is just to my knowledge)(also sorry if your not self diagnosed just assuming since you said you don't have a therapist)

My mom and I were recently looking into getting a service dog for me but I don’t know if I am qualified I have severe anxiety and depression and I get panic attacks. I tend to just keep my anxiety hidden as much as I can so it won’t interrupt my life as much but in reality I’m freaking out, I don’t have a therapist at the moment because I’m still waiting for them to contact me with my own therapist but I’m wondering if you think I could benefit from it.

@iamnotamango

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I think getting a therapist should be the first step, then a service dog as the next step if it’s needed. Hope this helps!! ☺️🦮

@breeburgstaler5042

2 жыл бұрын

id for sure get one if you feel the need for it

What if you can’t afford to program train a dog but also I’d a medical emergency (also have two children under 5 who depend on me as I am a stay at home mom)

@joyosterhoutmcneil3395

3 жыл бұрын

In the USA you can owner train your service dog

would you recommend going first to a psychiatrist instead of general doctor for psychiatric conditions?

So I might be 11 but I don’t know much but idk if I can have one because wen my parents say no or just scream at my I go to my room and cry and it rely hard to breathe and I can’t tell them and I just cry but idk if i counts like anxiety

since young i have a thing called anxiety, i though every one have that and its normal until one day...i started to feel dizzy, i couldnt see very well and i just wanted to be in a quiet place, until this day, that strange thing happen to me at least four times a month, im also shaking quit alot and its very annoying when i want to write and listen to the teacher at highschool but cant focus on it bc of that. my doctor told me to go see a psychologist, the psy was confused and said to go see the doc again,(the doc still doing research), few months later i started to have some interest in dog training, also how i found service dogs can help for different things and not only blind people, so could a service dog help my kind of panic attacks and can also help trauma disorder ? Those are getting me depress and very anxious, also i wanna know if it could possibly be a disability ?

@XxAkiraBarksxX

2 жыл бұрын

im also 12, i started to have anxiety very young, idk when, maybe 4-5 years old, and plz tell me which research should i do ! :)

im looking to get one but have no idea what to do to talk to a doc my ptsd has been bad i get vilent some times because of my dad and bullying

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

Just bring it up!! Some ways to ask: "Hey, so, I've been struggling with ____ and I think a service dog could help me." "I was actually thinking I'd like to get a service dog. I truly think it would help me." BUT you don't actually need to bring it up w them at all. It's not required

I’m worried about asking and like seeing if I would be great with school I can’t go outside with room of people I don’t feel comfortable with I have a dog already and he helps me so much as I can just escape the world with him I’m getting a female puppy her parent haven’t got any health issues and she a Pomerian which would be great as I can’t have a big dog with me at school if I do

My dogs Bailey

Would a service animal be something to consider if dizziness and possibility of fainting is involved?

@ckayexists

3 жыл бұрын

To have a service dog, you have to be disabled by that dizziness and possibility of fainting. I'd also like to inform you that, while i may not know what condition you are referring to [you could have a psychiatric condition [anxiety, ptsd] or a medical condition [diabetes, pots] and all of those have dizziness and fainting symptoms..] you should always think about what else can be done to prevent those symptoms without a service dog. service dogs are a big responsibility, and trust me, it may look fun to have a dog there with you but it's really tiring. Im in no way saying you can't have a service dog! Just make sure you are considered disabled by a licensed doctor [or whoever decides you're disabled, you know, i dont have a service dog, im not that far in yet :)] and I know it's easy to only see the pros but i want you to make sure you take a dive into the cons too. and then, do what she said in the video, list how you struggle in your day-to-day life and then find out how a service dog can potentially help you. bring it up with your doctor. I hope i made sense, good luck!

I’m 13 and I have anxiety about being in public and I haven’t told anybody about it since it started 2 years ago And I have been looking ito soulutions for awhile now and I think this is good but don’t know how to talk about it (I am shy never talk to anyone that I don’t personally now)any advice

@hansboettcher5266

3 жыл бұрын

Side note I have 8dhd and disgraphia and I can’t consntrat at all!

Question, I'm training my own. However I know that service dogs in training don't have the same rights to go everywhere as a full trained one. But how would I go about fully training and conditioning my animal to those areas if we aren't allowed to bring one that's still in training ?

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

places such as a park are good to practice public access !!

Hey I am looking into getting a service dog for my anxiety I can’t go anywhere without having an anxiety attack and no longer go to public school because of it I think a service dog would help me but I doubt my mental illness is”bad enough” and I don’t want to go the medication route and I’m going to therapy but I think it would help in the meantime. Do you have any advice I am taking all the advice I can get.

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

If your anxiety is preventing you from coming to public school, then it is disabling you from a major life activity, so I would say it is definitely "bad enough". You can also confirm with your doctor, but it sound like you qualify to me. I have those doubting feelings sometimes too, but it's important not to doubt or belittle the struggles you have! Service dogs tend to be a long term support, bd definitely sometime to talk to your team about! I'm not a fan of medication either, so I get where you're coming from there. As far as advice goes: I would start by coming up with a list of the things you struggle with and potential tasks. Then getting your family and care team on board would be next before searching for a program or a prospect. Good luck!!!

@mardan0428

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🥰

@terrenmoto9559

3 жыл бұрын

Just be aware of what causes public anxiety. Is it people staring at you? Do you get the feeling someone is following you? Do you think that person holding up their phone is secretly filming you? Do you think that person squeezing by you in the isle is going to grab you? Are you afraid of authority figures like police and security that may approach you? Do you get upset when people invade your personal space? I am not sure how your anxiety relates to the public but I can tell you that getting a service dog would make all these problems worse if your relation to public settings look something like I have described above. I've seen a lot of handlers who are anxious in public and with people that get dogs and this issue is made worse where handlers, even seeing a puppy in a store, triggers a massive episode because they feel their dog is going to get attacked, while so if they didnt have the dog that fear or the fears listed above of people grabbing, stalking, yelling, or touching you will actually be minimized without the dog. It's interesting because I notice a big difference in psych handlers when they are out in public and they dont have their dogs because of sickness or injury and they appear to actually be less anxious then when they have their dog. They are happy, enjoying shopping, are pleasant with people and having a great time with friends but with their dogs present they are on high-end survival mode because of the reasons listed in the beginning. Just meditate why public areas make you anxious. If you have a pet dog I would HIGHLY suggest taking this dog into pet friendly stores. Even put a do not pet vest on it (only in pet friendly stores) and see how you feel after a week of all the questions and invasiveness of the public. It gets extremely tiring. Just thought I would add another perspective :)

How could you do this with a therapist? Im looking for a psychiatric service dog right now and I think she would be the first one I would ask if a service dog would be helpful.

@abaddon2148

9 ай бұрын

depends on the therapist. most often not entirely, "prescribing" the service dog comes from a psychiatrist or psychologist usually, not a therapist. though therapists can definitely be helpful in recommending to that doctor a service dog

Excellent advice. I always ask for the prescription from my medical provider in case there I may need to travel by air at a moment's notice. There are ignorant individuals that will contest you.

I would like to get a service dog for my anxiety, but I’m not sure how I’ll train them and I currently do not have 20,000 dollars:,)

Hey! So i was wondering i know you can not diagnose me for a SD but some close friends were suggesting I get a psychiatric SD due to me being bipolar and having really bad anxiety. I am afraid to tell my parents about it because they may tell me to get over it but I even started being homeschooled because being around other people made me really anxious. I am starting college very soon and want to do it online so I am not around people due to my anxiety attacks around lots of people.Also I am afraid to get medication for it due to side effects i have heard about from other people. I just think a SD would really help calm me and help a lot. Do you have any advice on what I should do?

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

Im not a professional, but jt definitely sounds like you would qualify as disabled since these things have interfered with your ability to go to school. Im also resistant to taking medications, so I totally get what you mean. You should do some more research to see if a SD will be a good fit for you! Sometimes (but not always!) with anxiety, they can make it worse since everyone starts staring at you, so definitely consider all that comes with a SD. With stubborn parents, sometimes you need to get a doctor or professional on board and support you before your family, that way they can back you up when talking to your parents. Good luck with everything!!

@ranedavis7564

4 жыл бұрын

Bailey the Service Pupper Okay!! Thank you! I also understand the whole staring situation and the reason I considered a service dog was to help prevent my reactions such as heavy breathing and scratching on arms etc since I am not very sure what else would help calm me but thank you so much for your advice, I will look into getting a professional for help!

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

@@ranedavis7564 a SD could totally perform tasks like DPT and behavior interruptions to help you with that! I hope everything works out for you!

@ranedavis7564

4 жыл бұрын

Bailey the Service Pupper Thank you so much!

@Otisscho4

4 жыл бұрын

Hi I relate a lot and don’t think of my comment and as insult because I know what it’s like but by the way things are going you can do on line school and not look weird in these times! Stay safe though

If I am helping my daughter train her service dog do I need a letter or a tag or anything stating that I am training a service dog or that the dog is a service dog in training when my daughter is not with us during training?

@Local_gremlin2009

2 ай бұрын

A service dog or a service dog in training does not need to be labelled under the ADA(usa) or the 2010 Equality act(uk). However I do recommend you get a verst or a leash wrap that says they’re in training as it can help with access issues and people interacting with your dog during training.

I have adhd, depression, and anxiety (we’re trying to see if I can test for autism because of certain issues I don’t want to get into) I sort of feel guilty about wanting to train my dog to be a service dog to help with school because all of these problems just feel normal for me (even the breakdowns I experience because eventually they go away) I’m not sure how I’m going to discuss this with anyone like my doctor because the soonest appointment we can schedule is in about three-four months. I’m not sure what we can train him to help me with. Do you have any tips for me?

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

I would say it's much easier to get another dog and train them from a puppy. But yes, I think a dog could absolutely help!! My best advice is to research tasks, identify what you need and see how a dog could aid that, then research how to train your dog to perform those tasks. :)

I feel like I might need a service dog for MDD (Major Depression) but I'm only 12. Am I old enough to have one?

@Nanalikeschips

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes you are

@baileytheservicepupper

4 жыл бұрын

There aren't any specific age limits! It really just depends on if it is a good fit to help you mitigate your disability! Sometimes age factors into whether it's a good fit, but it's hard to make blanket judgements just based on age

@servicepuppyryn8592

4 жыл бұрын

I am twelve too! I have depression and really bad anxiety with confrontation and just having someone talk to me. I have gotten a prospect to train because I really want to start the process but am scared my doctor will say no because of how old I am. I have a lab mix and she will be big. But my family will think I am attention seeking because my paralyzed cousin has a shit zu service dog. I am sorry that I am spilling my life story but I like to talk online because no confrontation. Have a nice day

So I’ve been thinking about owner training my dog to be a psychiatric SD but I’m only 13 and my mom doesn’t think I need one. I have a therapist but it’s hard for me to talk to her. And my mom also doesn’t think an owner trained SD isn’t a real SD. So I just need an opinion from a third party view.

Hey I know I'm pretty late to this I'm a kid and in the uk but I do know kids are aloud service dogs for anxiety and I need your opinion if I should consider a service dog so I have had a pretty traumatic experience 2 years or more ago and it has made me scared of bangs/shouting and then my anxiety has mad me scared of everything school because of bullies um outfits shops sometimes

@flyawayfinch3999

3 жыл бұрын

Hiya! Sorry i’m not an expert and also sorry this is super late, but I’m also in the uk looking into the possibility of getting a Psychiatric SD for my OCD. From what I’ve read, the process in the UK is a little more complex than in the US, as service dogs need registration in order to have public access. The only charity who registers PSDs is PADs, and this charity unfortunately requires handlers to be over 18 to get registration for their SD or SDiT. They also require a note from a medical professional to certify that your condition is disabling, or affects major parts of your life. If you haven’t already looked into going to a therapist or psychiatrist, I would really recommend it! They’d be able to help you gauge whether or not a SD would be useful, as well as finding the right therapies to assist you in the mean time. Hope this helps! :)

I’m wondering if I need a SD. I have anxiety and paranoia I’m always alert especially when I’m home alone I always wanna hide when I’m alone. I don’t want to take medication because I’m scared of overdose even though I know this is in my head. I get embarrassed and angry with my self if I do something eg a argument i hate my self after those because I think the whole school will come after me also I always worry about if people think I’m useless and when someone is rude to me and I don’t even know them it makes me sad and I start panicking Can you tell me if you think I need one or not

@iamnotamango

3 жыл бұрын

Ruby Tater i feel the exact same way...

I really need help I scared of man, my dad hurt me a long time ago and it change everything for me and it’s hard for me to go outside I go outside then I see a man and I start to cry and a couple times I pass out I’m scared when I don’t know people if they walked up to me I’m not as scared

I’m scared to but I have mental breakdowns and episodes due to my depression I’m scared should I bring it up he says I need a therapist and medication and I feel like a service dog sensing it and making it easier to go into a controlled area so I’m not running out of my class to go to the bathroom to freak out

@spindless

2 жыл бұрын

definitely get a therapist. they would be better able to bring this up w (I assume by he you mean your dad) and would make it easier for you. :) all the best !