46-year-old nurse battled anxiety and depression for years and was not able to attend large gatherings.
Watch the woman who has pet skunks to cope with anxiety and depression
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Paula Bavill, from Wakefield, West Yorks, was too anxious to go out into places with too many people and loud noises.
But now, Paula is coping with anxiety and depression – thanks to her pet skunk.
Paula adopted Pongo two years ago and ever since her symptoms have been eased. Pongo has changed her life and now she often goes out with Pongo which was impossible before.
Paula said: “Pongo has definitely changed my life for the better. Before I would be too anxious to go out into places with too many people and too many loud noises, it was overwhelming.”
“But when he’s there I’m able to cope much better. Nothing phases him at all, he’s very sociable and really chilled. I think a big part of it is that when Pongo is there all the attention is on him and not me.”
“Also, being able to just stroke him takes my mind away from everything else that’s going on.”
Paula has one more five-year-old skunk named Wilfred.
She says they have changed her life completely and have helped her cope with anxiety and depression.
Paula says her pet skunks eat vegetables twice a day and love roaming around. Now, she goes out in public with her pets without any hesitation.
She said: “It’s great to be able to go to events and actually have a good day. Obviously, that’s normal for most people but for people with mental health problems it’s really difficult.”
Thanks to Pongo and Wilfred, Paula is now able to live a normal life, can go out without feeling nervous or anxious and can have fun.
She struggled for years and now is the time to enjoy her life.
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