Poll Do You Use Stuff Toys / Animals For Comfort?

[Sandra]

Maybe you can go out and get yourself a new one!!!

Not like that one I can't. That one was from the late 50s. I would have to look at it to see if can be repaired. Not sure where I put it.

 

[CaringMomma]

Not like that one I can't. That one was from the late 50s. I would have to look at it to see if can be repaired. Not sure where I put it.

I hope you can find it and repair it!

 

[Sandra]

A few of my old toys need repairing. Sounds like my body. :laugh:

 

[Marie E.]

*Big bear hugs*

 

[cat]

Yes, although I didn't before I started therapy. My T suggested I find something to carry round with me, an item that had special meaning. I looked through my old toys & found a Troll my dad bought me when I was 10/11yrs old after mum had told me I was far too old for toys.
The troll has special memories for me, Dad rarely went into our local town but he surprised me just after my birthday & said I could choose any Troll I wanted, infact he bought me 2 a girl troll & a donkey troll.
For the past 3 yrs I have carried my Troll around with me, when I'm feeling anxious or triggered I just touch its hair & it helps me to ground myself, I've noticed recently though that I no longer need to touch it I just know its there & dad is with me. Carrying this has also helped me to grieve his death, he died 11yrs ago & its only recently that I've come to accept that.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

I have a stuffed dog named d-o-g (pronounced dee-oh-gee, haha, creative, right?!?). My friend took one look at him and said "he's seen some lovin'!!". Yes, he's that scruffy looking.

I found a bear made out of the same material a few weeks ago at a thrift store. I named him beary. (I get so creative with these names, lol)

Fortunately, I've found both of them on eBay in case one goes AWOL (that would be traumatic in itself!!)

I also have a few pillow pets. My therapist finds this amusing, as I'm 32...

 

[CaringMomma]

I have an extensive collection of teddy bears and there is one that sits on my bed for those nights when I need to cuddle with it. It can be quite comforting, even at 42...:D

 

[Loveneverfails]

When I get overwhelmed I hug one of my kids teddy bear and hold on for dear life. I know it sounds silly but it really does help.

 

[Jen93]

haha "Do you use stuffed Toys/Animals for comfort?" Pbbblh!:p

Of course I do! I have Teddy. He's a classic Teddy bear, been with me since my baby shower. I don't know the people who gave him to me- Mommy and Daddy say they were friends of the family- But thank goodness for him! I've slept with him forever- and while my doggy seems claustrophobic, as does my mother- Teddy can't run away from me. I usually end up squeezing him tightly in bed while feeling my stupid shoulder hurting, and I fall asleep with him in my arms....

Of course he ends up on the floor in the morning. Don't know how that happens, but more often than not it does. Sorry Teddy! Love You! :tup:

 

[nownull]

I feel really comforted to see how many people responded "yes" to this because this isn't something I have asked my therapist about and I know it is not harmful, but have wondered if it is normal behavior.

I have a huge teddy bear I call Big Bear who I put behind me to lean on when I sit in bed to read, go online, or watch a movie. I also cuddle with him at night. I have a small bear named Bug who is made for babies so very soft. Both of these bears were gifts from my boyfriend. I also have a stuffed octopus from Kid Robot named Tako which I bought for myself, and I have my kitty Butter who I have had since I was three.

I sleep with all of the animals in my bed usually.

My therapist has suggested a service animal for my PTSD and I am going to try it out by fostering a dog (haven't had one since I lived with my parents) starting this weekend. I'm very excited! I do think I will have to put my stuffed toys away so they don't get chewed up but I plan on letting the doggy sleep on the food of my bed so that will feel comforting. I know it felt comforting when I lived with my parents and had dogs.

 

[Spiderallis]

There's a whole gang of toys around my house, I call it a 'collection' so I don't have to admit that I play with them... been thinking a pocket-sized portable buddy would be nice. Maybe I'll make one so it'll be just-right.

 

[Chincho]

I have Duffy, Disney's stuffed bear. He naps with me and sleeps with me when my husband is away on a trip.