I read in some magazine that I can't remember the name of that pets are good stress reducers. I know that mine are.I have MS and if I'm having really bad day with pain or if I have had a seizure,my cats seem to know it,and they sit close to me and act like they are offering me their love and comfort. If you don't like furry friends,maybe you might try fish. My granddaughter and I have a 55 gallon gallon tank with at least 20 different colors of fancy guppies.It's is also relaxing to sit in my rocking chair beside of the fireplace and watch the fish with Lilly in my lap and Loki around my feet. Well,I don't really know what part is the most relaxing,the fish,the cats,the rocking chair,the fireplace,or everything combined.