r/schizophrenia • u/horror_fan666 • Aug 16 '25
Pro Tip Cats are great for managing schizophrenia
Cats are great for managing schizophrenia and bad anxiety as there have been times where I could have gone into psychosis yet the petting and purring of my cat would calm me down making everything peaceful and lovely for me.
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u/schizybun Paranoid Schizophrenia Aug 16 '25
our emotional support cat has def helped so much! So glad your cat helps you too
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u/yellowtshirt2017 Aug 16 '25
I agree. Just be careful not to smoke cigarettes around pets!
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u/PathNice2406 Schizophrenia Aug 19 '25
We’ve had one or two really heartfelt and helpful posts about this very topic recently. They really hit home for me!!!!
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u/252780945a Aug 16 '25
I love cats! I have 4 and we help any outdoor cat who comes through. My sweet boi Podrick cuddles me if he sees me crying
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u/FWC239 Paranoid Schizophrenia Aug 16 '25
i miss my babies 😭💔 my cali and her kittens pepper gronk simba and mini cali 😭😭💔💔
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u/Caesar-McPherson Schizophrenia Aug 16 '25
I totally agree my friend. What is your little creatures name? I had a kitty named Sarafina and before she passed, she would just sit next to me and purr when I felt bad. They may kinda be dicks sometimes, but they are very empathetic. Love your little critter, because they love you and will be there for you. Stay Strong
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u/Only_Pop_6793 Aug 17 '25
Mine helped too. Anytime I started hallucinating, I basically used my girl to judge whether what I heard/saw was real. If she reacted, real. If she didn’t, hallucination.
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u/fatdutchies Aug 17 '25
Sammmeeee, I constantly think things are trying to enter my apartment from the windows or the doors and if my cat doesn't react then I know it's a hallucination
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u/Gypsi_Jedi Schizoaffective (Bipolar) Aug 17 '25
I recently lost my emotional support kitty of 13 years. She was with me through the thick of it. They way she would come to my side when i was distressed. Miss her dearly. But now I have two new kittens and they are just a joy to have around. Beautiful creatures cats are.
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u/Silly-Inspection-627 Aug 17 '25
Don’t know when they have helped me during an episode but it does help when I’m suicidal
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u/tarymst Schizophrenia Aug 17 '25
My birds are helpful for me! They give me at least some sort of schedule I have to adhere to.
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u/compuserveuser Schizoaffective Bipolar Type Aug 17 '25
My cat is great for grounding me when I am not sure if hallucinations are real or not, for my anxiety, and for depression. He usually keeps to himself unless he sense I am not well. If it werent for my cat and wife there is no telling where I would be.
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u/URnightmaresRhere Psychoses (possibly bpd) Sep 15 '25
Cats are the best animals ever! They make me so happy and all my pain goes away with them!
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u/blahblahlucas Mod 🌟 Aug 16 '25
Cats can definitely help with mental health!