Carly Minsky struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), preventing her from clearing her head and enjoying the simple things in life. But she manages to overcome her discomfort thanks to the arrival of her new pet, which will make her see the world differently.
Carly Minsky lives at London (UK) with his partner Josh. Because of his ADHD, the 30-something with a constantly busy mind. Very demanding of herself, every minute of her life must be made profitable.
Fortunately, things will take another turn when she adopts Teddywhen she had no idea he could help her. Daily Record tell their story.
Teddy is a Cavapoochon (cross breed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Poodle and Bichon Frize) of 9 months. He spent the beginning of his life in the shelter Barney’s Small Breedsouth of Wales. He had already visited 3 different families with a view to adoption, but the cohabitation was a failure each time.
Carly Minsky – Barney’s Small Breed Rescue Community / Facebook
The couple had spotted him on the internet in 2020, and were willing to travel many miles to visit him. However, he intended to take his time to make the best choice. But when the two first saw the curly dog, they immediately knew he was the one.
Carly Minsky – Barney’s Small Breed Rescue Community / Facebook
An unexpected therapy
Teddy reveals her sweet and affectionate personality. Little by little, a solid bond is built between Carly and him. The young woman begins to realize that he is very positive for her: ” owning a dog is such a conscious experience for someone like me who has ADHD and is overly thoughtful: when you take care of a dog, he just lives in the moment, so Teddy encourages me to do that too she explains.
Thanks to his new friend, Carly reconnects with the simple things of everyday life, which were a waste of time for her because of her ADHD : “ when I go out with Teddy, I focus on what he is focusing on. And time spent on the couch cuddling or playing with him is never wasted. “.
The young woman is now able to rethink her life differently, with more lightness: “ adopting Teddy has totally changed my priorities and my lifestyle […] Teddy taught me the beauty of spending quality time together, rather than having to be productive. Before I got it, I judged myself harshly on everything I accomplished during the day. “.
In addition to emotional support, Teddy allowed him to meet other dog owners in the neighborhood, especially during confinement. The teddy bear-like dog does not fail to soften those who meet him, especially since he is very sociable and kind!
Once again, animals have proven how much they can help people with neurological conditions. The management of these is often complicated, but zootherapy is developing as an effective therapeutic means!
By Alexander God
Chief Editor
A graduate of a Master in Writing, Alexandre has been a dog lover since a very young age. After growing up with many dogs, this adorer of the Beaucerons unearths you every day the news that will move you and inform you about our favorite companions.
