how do you think animals and nature effect people emotionaly, physicaly, and mentally?

Answer 1

I think that without them/it we would be more prone to depression. I mean, think about how bland the world would be without nature or animals! I'm from a small town so I am surrounded by nature. When I go to large cities to visit family I swear, by about the second or third day I am itching to go home. It just seems like such a dreary existence. Also, nature is a HUGE influence in much of our art and philosophy. I think that being surrounded by nature and animals helps keep us mentally healthy, and as a result, more physically healthy as well. That's my opinion anyway.

Answer 2

I think it depends on the individual person, and also which animals and aspects of nature you are talking about.

Some people, due to their various life experiences, associate positive feelings with animals and the outdoors; people who enjoyed hiking or fishing when they were young, or who grew up in more rural or agricultural settings where being "close" to nature is the norm, for example.

Other people might not have a good understanding of animals and the outdoors; people who have had traumatic encounters with wild creatures, or who have lived in a very urban environment their whole lives and have never been able to experience places that have not been completely engineered by humans.

I think that inside each person is the potential to be a part of either one of these categories, and that many people cross from one to the other over the course of their lives.

Answer 3

I think that Animals and nature effect people emotionally by helping them reach peace. There have been studies that have shown that petting an animal can lower blood pressure and stress. It's been proven that older people and people who have disabilities have found something to live for if they have a pet to take care of. Especially dogs who have to be walked everyday. It gives them something besides them selves to live for. A beautiful day and a stunning sunset can help relax us and to make us realize that we're part of a bigger whole and that this life isn't the only one we have to look forward to. Animals and nature were placed on this earth to help people connect to each other, Try walking down the block with a dog and see if at least one person says something to you about the dog. I'll bet that if you stand on a beach at dusk and watch the sun set you won't be the only one. It's God or higher power or what ever you want to call it. way of telling us that we're not alone and that there are people to connect to and to help us walk this walk.

Answer 4

The majority of humans seem to operate under the delusion that we are somehow separate from the natural world. There is the "human world" and there is "nature". Obviously this is a ridiculous concept. We are animals, and at the end of the day we are all subject to Nature's power. It created us, only it can nurture us, and in the end it destroys us. When we are close to animals, trees, what you'd call the "natural environment" I suppose, we get a flicker of memory that this is where we came from, this is what we're part of, and it's massive. And beautiful.

Answer 5

I think that they have a good effect on the majority of people. Being close to nature and animals helps with depression, anxiety (unless we're lost, or are being attacked by a wild animal).

I think it helps us to think more clearly, and to see what is really important--school, work, juggling, doing all we can to make everyone else happy--leaves us drained. Nature is refreshing, and makes US feel better. Some animals are often more inspiring, and better friends, than some humans.

I think that nature has a calming effect on most of us. I think it helps to de-stress us, and clear our minds.

Answer 6

Really big topic... but here's one thing your question brought to mind:

Something they have found to be very beneficial in nursing homes for the elderly, are programs that bring in animals for the folks who live there to pet and interract with. Sometimes, too, providing the elderly a pet to take care of correlates with improved health and longer life span.
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Answer 7

Yes wolves affect me in all those ways, they are amazing animals. And without being able to get out and run wild through the forest i think i would go mad!

Answer 8

emotionally it makes humans feel more connected to life and the point of living. It makes humans feel relaxed.
mentally it helps sooth any worries and allows to let the brain find a sense of calm.
physically it makes people relaxed...their shoulders drop, and their chest fill with a sensation of love.

Answer 9

hey stephanie,

i dont no about physically but emotionally they could make people sad when they die