Is it normal to have such behaviour?

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As far as I can remember I've always been a loner. (Heck I'm so much of a loner, physical presence of human beings in the same house is almost unbearable to me.) When I was a child I've been unable to understand the appeal of having friends and spent almost all the free time creating fictional worlds/characters.
Despite the fact that I have from zero to no concern for people around me, I've always been fond of animals. I really loved my dog, and when he died... well... my mind have created her.
I don't know why it happened in the first place, but she's the only creature whose company I enjoy now. Yes, I know she's imaginary (I'm not crazy, after all), but I treat her like she's an actual human being. We enjoy talking about things, I always give her a hand when I imagine her falling down, we've celebrated her birthday and imagining her getting hurt causes me as much horror as when something bad happened to my dog.

I'm curious, is it even normal?

P.S. Sorry for my bad English.

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  • Nokia
    11 years ago

    I have a feeling most people wouldn't find this normal, but I think it is. There are just some people that don't like to be around others. You are probably an introvert, they often have internal fictional worlds like you do. Having a imaginary friend (of sorts) probably isn't too common, but it is okay in my opinion. However, I would recommend that you cheat the system and make her invincible. If she is imaginary, and can do anything, why allow her to suffer? You can keep it realistic if you want, but in the very least do not worry too much when she gets hurt. There could come a situation in where you feel you need to protect her from something, but it may be unnecessary and lead to your downfall. Maybe you are rational enough to realize that, but I wanted to make sure.

    Also, your English is very good!

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    • TheCrowfox
      11 years ago

      I'm diagnosed with OCD. Anxiety and unpleasant thoughts are pretty common for me, so it might be out of my control. However, I'll try it.

      Thanks for your response and advice!

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  • robbieforgotpw
    11 years ago

    Its just me and my gas

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  • Yelel
    9 years ago

    You don't need to ask us- whatever comfortable for you and suits u, go with it ! :)

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  • losingfaithinhumanity
    10 years ago

    It's a coping mechanism. Normal in a way but you should probably get some help so you can move on :)

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  • always2ambivalent
    11 years ago

    Probably wouldn't consider this to be normal behavior.

    This might be a sign of being antisocial or something. I don't want to diagnose you with a problem, but understanding the cause of your behavior can be helpful.

    As long as you are happy and don't hurt other people then this is OK!

    Best wishes and happiness :)

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    • TheCrowfox
      11 years ago

      I guess I need to speak with a psychologist, but I'm not very fond of them.(The only reason I've put my differences with them aside is because my OCD was a genuinely hellish torture without medications.)

      I don't hurt people if they don't present any threat to me. In fact, I try to limit my physical interactions with people as much as I can.

      Thanks!

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  • jojotoni
    11 years ago

    yea its nomol and ive seen worse english. yours is berra

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    • TheCrowfox
      11 years ago

      Thanks.

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