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stormithegay

Updated 1y ago

Sleeping with Stuffed Animals and Negative Dreams

I'm not sure where to put this cus its about dreams but I guess depression works. does anybody else sleep with stuffed animals and are more prone to nightmares, sad, disturbing dreams without them? I've noticed that, as a person who's slept with stuffed animals for years, I am way more prone to negative dreams without it. sometimes they still happen with the stuffed animal, and I wake up and it's on the floor. it feels weird. my parents have teased me somewhat (not to my face) for cuddling and sleeping with stuffed animals but it's like a dream catcher for me, it makes me feel safer. it's hard to sleep well without it. anybody else?

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Evangeline

2y

I think that those of us who still sleep with stuffed animals are using it as a coping mechanism for our inner child. but there's nothing wrong with it, as long as it helps and its not dangerous then other people's opinions shouldn't matter :)
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theonewomen

2y

Oh my gosh yes!! I have so many teddy bears! They are the only way I can sleep! Don't let anyone tell you it's weird!❤️
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Haru_Done

2y

I have a bear from Build a Bear that has a tshirt that even says Emotional Support Bear
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stormithegay

2y

@haru that's amazing
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gracie16600

2y

I sleep with a ton of squishmallows, I've noticed if I don't have at least kne with my I never get to sleep
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Nintenfoxy1983

2y

I always sleep with a stuffed animal. Cant sleep without one

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