Losing a pet feels the same as losing a human loved one
Oct 28, 2019 20:04:04 GMT -5
Post by maybetoday on Oct 28, 2019 20:04:04 GMT -5
Scientifically proven: Losing a pet feels the same as losing a human loved one
Losing a pet is the same kind of pain like using a human loved one. But, the pain experienced is followed up by a lack of understanding and social support when somebody loses a pet.
Some people just can not relate with the fact of the true pain others live. It is now scientifically proven that saying goodbye to a pet can be as painful as losing a human loved one…
Only the pet lovers and the ones who have really experienced the loss of their pets know what the real pain is, and for others who do not understand this, below is the reason why explained by scientists.
The bond between humans and dogs is called ‘secure base effect’ – according to the new study.
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Furthermore, this effect is found in the parent-child bonding. It is explained when humans use their caregivers for a better secure at the point of interacting with the environment.
While in the case of pets, they make their parents to feel safe due to love, trust and comfort. They try their best for their loved ones.
Losing a pet can cause depression, although for some people this might not be understandable as they think it is not the same as losing a human loved one.
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On the other hand, the hardest part is when even if you have lost a pet, you just can not share that pain in the public, thus leaving you feel embarrassed to show grief because of the lack social public support.
However, there are some tips to help cope with the loss of a pet. These tips include the points explained below:
A ritual – organize a funeral for the life of your pet, thus letting you express your feelings easily.
Grieve your way – do not give the opportunity to anyone telling you how to feel or what to do. Whatever you feel; sad, angry or want to cry, it is okay to experience all of those emotions by how you want.
Seek support – try to find people who have already experienced what you are going through. They can give the support you need to have.
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Losing a pet is the same kind of pain like using a human loved one. But, the pain experienced is followed up by a lack of understanding and social support when somebody loses a pet.
Some people just can not relate with the fact of the true pain others live. It is now scientifically proven that saying goodbye to a pet can be as painful as losing a human loved one…
Only the pet lovers and the ones who have really experienced the loss of their pets know what the real pain is, and for others who do not understand this, below is the reason why explained by scientists.
The bond between humans and dogs is called ‘secure base effect’ – according to the new study.
This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 64280854_2222219207874472_6240746231669194752_n.png
Furthermore, this effect is found in the parent-child bonding. It is explained when humans use their caregivers for a better secure at the point of interacting with the environment.
While in the case of pets, they make their parents to feel safe due to love, trust and comfort. They try their best for their loved ones.
Losing a pet can cause depression, although for some people this might not be understandable as they think it is not the same as losing a human loved one.
Image may contain: 1 person, dog
On the other hand, the hardest part is when even if you have lost a pet, you just can not share that pain in the public, thus leaving you feel embarrassed to show grief because of the lack social public support.
However, there are some tips to help cope with the loss of a pet. These tips include the points explained below:
A ritual – organize a funeral for the life of your pet, thus letting you express your feelings easily.
Grieve your way – do not give the opportunity to anyone telling you how to feel or what to do. Whatever you feel; sad, angry or want to cry, it is okay to experience all of those emotions by how you want.
Seek support – try to find people who have already experienced what you are going through. They can give the support you need to have.
link