Stuffed animals are one of the only comforts for me

[ForestGhost]

It is absolutely pathetic as a late 20s person but my plushies are one of the only sources of comfort available to me. I've been clutching my dragon stuffie for hours tonight as I've absolutely bawled my eyes out. I have some pathological inability to form deep connections with other people so this is basically what I have to resort to. At the same time it makes me feel guilty because using this as a coping mechanism feels like it's holding me back in some way, like it's keeping me stuck with some childish dependence on soft, inanimate things. I don't really see it changing any time soon though.

 

[LostLily]

Don't feel a shame. I'm 33 and literally have a room full of plushies. As long as they bring you comfort.

 

[EvisceratedJester]

I mean, a lot of adults lole plushies and some do rely on them for comfort. There isn't anything unusual about it. Nothing to br ashamed of.

 

[ScaredOfMachines]

It is absolutely pathetic as a late 20s person but my plushies are one of the only sources of comfort available to me. I've been clutching my dragon stuffie for hours tonight as I've absolutely bawled my eyes out. I have some pathological inability to form deep connections with other people so this is basically what I have to resort to. At the same time it makes me feel guilty because using this as a coping mechanism feels like it's holding me back in some way, like it's keeping me stuck with some childish dependence on soft, inanimate things. I don't really see it changing any time soon though.

I have a ton of plushies too, and I rely on them more than I'd like to admit as well. You aren't alone in this.

 

[dontlook]

I'm in my 30s, as well as my partner, and we both love our plushies. We have a whole closet area dedicated to them (very small living space so can't have them out). They have names and personalities and it brings us a lot of comfort

 

[KuriGohan&Kamehameha]

Stuffed animals are awesome. They can't argue, shout, or talk back, or abandon us. And if you're affection starved, it's so nice to be able to feel the touch of something soft and snuggle up with it, without the fear of judgement. These things can hold a lot of sentimental value to us and there's no shame in liking them as an older adult, even though there is a lot of conditioning to make us feel otherwise.

 

[dontlook]

I don't know if this would be a good idea, but maybe those who'd like to could share some pictures of their plushies? I wouldn't mind sharing a few of mine if anyone is interested

-Editing to say that I realized I've sent photos of my plushies with people who could recognize them and so I can't share. I'm sorry :(

 

[ForestGhost]

I don't know if this would be a good idea, but maybe those who'd like to could share some pictures of their plushies? I wouldn't mind sharing a few of mine if anyone is interested

Please do

 

[toxicjester]

Plushies are one of the few things that bring me comfort, to the point that my plan to ctb includes me cuddling a big seal plush as I pass on. There's nothing wrong with them bringing you comfort, that's what they're for!

 

[ForestGhost]

Plushies are one of the few things that bring me comfort, to the point that my plan to ctb includes me cuddling a big seal plush as I pass on. There's nothing wrong with them bringing you comfort, that's what they're for!

Aw shucks, my little baby is definitely coming with me too. He'll make me feel better once the tachycardia kicks in just like he always does

 

[HereTomorrow]

22 year old here, purchased a moderately expensive stuffed animal earlier this year from a small but high quality company. It's so personal to me I don't even say the animal, but it's definitely not the common ones (Bear, Fox, Cat, Dragon, etc.). I've all but cried with him, and significantly helps with processing traumatic memories.

It's hard to shake off the embarrassment at times, but at the same time that's what it's there for, to comfort you and provide a sense of safety from life's stressors. They may be most often seen with children and childhood, but there's many adults who have a stuffed animal you don't know about.

As long as you are able to seperate the stuffed animal from your work life if you have a job or doing anything professional, there's nothing to be ashamed of. Everybody deserves something that gives them peace, love, and security. It's there for your emotions.

 

[ForestGhost]

22 year old here, purchased a moderately expensive stuffed animal earlier this year from a small but high quality company. It's so personal to me I don't even say the animal, but it's definitely not the common ones (Bear, Fox, Cat, Dragon, etc.). I've all but cried with him, and significantly helps with processing traumatic memories.

It's hard to shake off the embarrassment at times, but at the same time that's what it's there for, to comfort you and provide a sense of safety from life's stressors. They may be most often seen with children and childhood, but there's many adults who have a stuffed animal you don't know about.

As long as you are able to seperate the stuffed animal from your work life if you have a job or doing anything professional, there's nothing to be ashamed of. Everybody deserves something that gives them peace, love, and security. It's there for your emotions.

Heh, I do keep that side of myself private, but I absolutely would take him everywhere with me if there weren't any stigma. I am a little jealous when I see kids lugging their stuffed animals around in public so freely -- even when I was younger I didn't have that opportunity. But I have enough sense not to do that :)

 

[Praestat_Mori]

Don't be ashamed! Plushies are awesome! I'm in my late 40s and I still love my plushies. I share my bed with them all the time.

 

[Shrooms]

If it gives you warmth and all the small things you need, why be ashamed? Personally I used to cry into one in the past now I just use a blanket.

 

[toxicjester]

Aw shucks, my little baby is definitely coming with me too. He'll make me feel better once the tachycardia kicks in just like he always does

I think there's something really beautiful to that, your dragon plushie sounds like a very nice friend to have to the end

 

[LostLily]

22 year old here, purchased a moderately expensive stuffed animal earlier this year from a small but high quality company. It's so personal to me I don't even say the animal, but it's definitely not the common ones (Bear, Fox, Cat, Dragon, etc.). I've all but cried with him, and significantly helps with processing traumatic memories.

It's hard to shake off the embarrassment at times, but at the same time that's what it's there for, to comfort you and provide a sense of safety from life's stressors. They may be most often seen with children and childhood, but there's many adults who have a stuffed animal you don't know about.

As long as you are able to seperate the stuffed animal from your work life if you have a job or doing anything professional, there's nothing to be ashamed of. Everybody deserves something that gives them peace, love, and security. It's there for your emotions.

When I was working from home, I had my dragonite plushie prominently sitting behind me. So during google team meetings, all my colleagues saw him and I didn't care.

 

[ladidabi]

I'm 22. I don't know what I would do without them. I have openly requested to my family when I die, no matter what or how - I want my dearest plushie to be buried with me, the one I got as a gift the day I was born, and have never gone or traveled without him. Sometimes when I'm really down and desperate of just ctb, I think about how it would be to no longer be able to hold my plush one day. It's a scary feeling.