I’ve dealt with social anxiety for a long time, and there were periods when simple situations like meeting new people, going outside, or attending events felt overwhelming.

One thing that helped me create a sense of comfort was having my dog with me. The routine, companionship, and feeling of not being alone made stressful moments easier to handle. My pet didn’t cure my anxiety, but it became an important part of my support system.

After discussing my struggles with a mental health professional, I learned more about emotional support animals and went through an evaluation with My ESA Therapist to understand if an ESA letter was appropriate for my situation.

The process helped me better understand my mental health needs and how an ESA could support my daily life in a meaningful way.

I get a wonderful feeling when someone who is temporary troubled finds aid thru a simple solution, like in the case of an animal/ESA Dog--and I can accommodate then as the owner/landlord of their rental..

I've had tenants who loved to cook, but haven't the equipment in their apartment to handle the extra smell and smoke. So in that case I've installed a venting hook that goes to the roof, high enough to carry the smell away from other tenants in the building.

But in the case of an animal, this comes with responsibilities and costs.

".... there were periods when simple situations like meeting new people, going outside, or attending events felt overwhelming."

Given today's world and new environment, with all the woke, furries, drag shows in school, people going to get groceries in their pj's, supporting criminals in jail, ect...., I can see that being the case.

6x6 Ken's right. I grew up in a larger family. If you want to get over yourself on a particularly touchy topic just let your brothers know it bothers you. You will get over it in a hurry, and you will be better for it. Some say that is harassment but most of us know that is just brotherly love helping you grow up.