Well, actually, I know it's childish x3 Since I was diagnosed with clinical depression at the age of 14 I became really dependent on my teddy bears. I carry them around the house with me, to my counselling sessions in my backpack and to my friend's houses. I have about 50 but I can remember all their names. Is this strange dependency pathetic or just a coping mechanism for my illness?
P.S. I'm female and now 16
2007-02-28 07:35:18 · 8 answers · asked by Ran 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I do not think that your dependency is pathetic or childish. You are probably suffering from OCD(Obsessive compulsive disorder) Are you still in therapy? If you are,then you,and your Dr. will work through this disorder to understand the reasons "why" you feel the need to depend on these teddy bears. There is obviously underlying reasons for your dependency. We all have our issues, however, some need medical attention, regarding the severity of the condition.I hope you are receiving the treatment you need. Be well, and take care of yourself.
2007-02-28 07:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with what you are doing, but if it bothers you then there are steps you can take to rid of the habit. Don't go cold turkey. Say you are going to your therapist for your hour. Take your teddy bear but leave it in the car. Try that for a couple of weeks and then get further away from it. The next step you can do is leave it at home on the porch or close to the front door. If going to a friends house leave it in your back pack at front door. If you feel like you need something to keep your thoughts clear then go get it but once you have passed any attacks take it back. Everyone not just people with disorders have something personal to them that they depend on as a comforting thing. Whether it be a teddy bear, a blanket, a special shirt or jacket, lucky purse...ect ect....I would suggest that you buy a key chain size teddy and carry that around with you...then people won't even know what it is actually for except to carry your keys.
2007-02-28 15:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by dietpepsigirl77 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well i think it is a veryyy strange dependency. Carrying around teddy bears is abnormal. I just am confused about what the teddy bear does for you. I think you should ask your self why you really carry them around. I mean, if they really help you and make you feel better then i guess go for it and keep doing it, but i would try your best to pull away from them. Just tell yourself you dont need it. Its all mental.
2007-02-28 15:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by xxRedRobinxx 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If they are helping you cope then they are a good thing. Depression is a very difficult condition to manage, anything that makes it easier for you is fine.
It's not that strange anyway, I bought my husband a teddy for valentines 5 years ago, his name is rufus, we always take him when we go away, we talk about him as though he is real. It may seem silly but it's harmless and makes us happy and it he's been a comfort to me now both my children are studying away from home.
2007-02-28 15:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a coping mechanism. Talk to a therapist or psychiatrist (I'm sure you have one) and ask them if you should try to get rid of them. Its not something bad, but not a thing that should last forever. In the meantime though, I wouldn't worry. If it helps you get through depression, then its better than nothing.
2007-02-28 15:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by haha10488 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's only your way of comforting yourself. That's normal. If this is something that bothers you, speak with your therapist about ways of becoming less dependent of your bears as comfort. If it is bothering someone else, so what. They're not fighting depression.
2007-02-28 15:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by edcw0214 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Psychologially, it's not unusual. Not so much socially either, considering the attachment many girls your age have to plush things. Have you noticed what they carry on the outside of their purses, or sometimes even the purses themselves?
It's nothing unusual, but I strongly recommend seeing a therapist if you aren't already.
2007-02-28 15:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Saturday 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do what you gotta do, if it helps then its good for you. everyone does things differently.
2007-02-28 15:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by roman_ninja 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋