Like you said,you want to feel and be protected,I heard before when I was working , that the process for getting one is like you are actually adopting a child,very difficult and long process ,I used to help patients either blind or with severe glaucoma ,they were verly see shadows In front of them,one day I politely asked why they need the dog,some of then where not completely blind and they told me because of the condition they had ,their dr and medical group contacted the agency where the dog got trained,well I live in California but I'm sure all states have services for people like us,with special needs,back then I did not ask where they get the dog because I never imagine I will or will know someone who need it,shame on me,I asked about everything but I did skip that question,I still frequent the area where I used to work,if I see some of the patients ,I will ask for sure,meanwhile I hope you get one sooner,blessings and good luck from Jesika