Is it normal to need a stuffed animal or two with me during the day?

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Lately I feel like I don't have many people I feel I can talk to in my life, or that I feel free around. I have always been a fan of stuffed animals, and I probably have over 100. The past couple of months they have comforted me when I am down, and this last month I have been sneaking a few smaller ones to school, and when I begin feeling sad or uncomfortable I stick my hands in my bag or pocket, where ever they are, and squeeze them. It helps me. I'll even pull one out as I'm walking home, and hold it or kiss it. A few of them I will talk to in my head (not out loud) and imagine them replying back. And at home about three or four will be in my arms or pockets. They're the only little guys that know my problems and all my secrets, and don't judge me, and they will always be there for me. This may seem very sad, but is it normal? And should I continue bringing around my little stuffed animals if they help me feel better?

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  • NotStrangeBird
    11 years ago

    I take it you're not in the Marine Corps?

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  • squirrelgirl
    11 years ago

    Seems sweet and innocent. I for one have always loved plushies, I love to collect them. I wish I were brave enough to take my plushies with me when I go out in public!

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Be glad they can't talk.

    They know too much.

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    • DolphinAngel
      11 years ago

      She had to kill them o.O

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  • powerpoe
    11 years ago

    depends on how old you are, but if you're on this site, you're probably too old for those animals. It;s best to try and stop bringing them, becuase if you keep on falling back on them when life gets a little hard, you'll never really become the strong independent person you're ment to be. It's kind of an addiction, some people turn to alcohol whe n they're down, you obviously seek comfort in your stuffed animals, to escape reality. It may seems like a good solution for now, but it will only bring trouble as ou grow older and mature

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    • Ahiru
      11 years ago

      i agree to some extent. the scale at which you do it may be some cause for concern, but the act itself is normal. it's seemingly not as common that people will use stuffed animals as their comfort source. however, as powerpoe stated, some people do turn to more dangerous habits and steadying forces such as alcohol and drugs. i don't think that your comfort source, so to speak, is dangerous, and that's an important measure.

      to make other comparisons that might be more relatable to the general public, you can consider the stuffed animals as a talisman of sorts. many people have them and use them as a central focus of their thoughts or emotions. they tould even attribute a sense of power to them, or a higher degree of importance, especially if they can connect it to a significant event in their lives. billions have them. a good example would be the many talismans that people gave to the american president barack obama during his campaigns. they're now on display in various places important to him, and even now he keeps a few with him.

      have heart. it's normal. however, if you do feel yourself at a point where you are uncomfortable with your degree of reliance on the stuffed animals -it seems as if you're reaching that point, but may not be there yet- it may not hurt to talk to someone neutral about it, such as a therapist or couselor. becoming too dependant could be dangerous,

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  • DolphinAngel
    11 years ago

    I love my plushie and "talk" to her everyday, kiss her etc.

    Maybe you're a little weird but seems cute =P

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    Get into taxidermy

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