@NP_Complete I guess the reason asking feels scary is not so much because the actual consequence of knowing I couldn’t bring my dog would be too difficult to bear, but more so because knowing I asked for something that my t either couldn’t or didn’t want to provide would be hard to handle. I know I’d beat myself up and start to spiral thinking that I’m annoying him, too needy, etc.
@BirdDancer I can see how it could be interpreted that way, but I didn’t take it offensively. I felt like we were both just joking around. How sweet that your psychiatrist was willing to let you bring your parrot if you wanted!

@ScarletPimpernel I’m glad L said yes but sorry your Ts building did not allow it! I’m a little concerned about that because it is a shared office space.
@nottrustin side note but my t and I have talked about how we wish we could go for a walk! Unfortunately insurance won’t cover therapy done while walking (too risky?) so we can’t ever do it.
@Shotokan I have a pomeranian mix and another that we think is a chihuahua/corgi mix. The Pom mix is the one I’d want to bring. She’s much more well-behaved. She’s also the one who licks me when I’m dissociating lol. I’m a little hesitant to ask for a letter just because I’ve heard of people who truly require service dogs getting upset about people who abuse the emotional support animal system, many with valid concerns. I’d hate to be “that person.”
@Omers that really sucks you can’t use your cat anymore even though she’s gone through the same trainings! Definitely doesn’t seem fair.