Anyone else have comfort items?

[Thesaurusrex]

My giraffe pillow pet. I don't take it (him, his name is Humphrey) everywhere, but certainly when I have to go away for a night. I never grew out of sleeping with a beloved stuffed animal, even at 26 and in a relationship. Other than that, I carry a sonic screwdriver in my purse.

 

[ThatSkyWing]

My Kyubey and Charlotte the Dessert Witch plushies, and my stingray plushie. I always go to them for a hug or when I'm feeling kind of down or uneasy. I sometimes carry around my sonic screwdriver in my purse(when I actually carry my purse with me).

 

[jlopez2011]

Does anyone else have comfort items they take with them everywhere to help them feel calm and comfortable, or just less anxious and lonely?

Here's photo with some of mine:

My ipad, i take it everywhere i go. at home i have a teddy bear, i dont have a phone.

 

[Keith]

Toys. I still have most of the toys from my childhood. I love playing with my Hot Wheels or Micro Machines, or staging wars with my little army men. Playing with my toys helps me calm down.

 

[NicoleAscot]

Ok, please don't laugh at me for this.
I've never talked about this with anyone before.
But when I'm extremely upset, which is a lot, I have what I call "comfort items".

For example, I'm 29 years old and I have my stuffed alien, who I named 'Ollie'.
I hold him and it helps me. If I'm in public, I use my iPhone as a comfort item, because it has my endless supply of comfort music.

Is this 'normal' for an adult? I feel like a child clutching Ollie when I'm upset. I feel stupid if anyone sees me with him.

Anyone have "comfort items" as well?

 

[Streetwise]

probably if insecurity only happened to you alone it would be alone but insecurity in the 21 century is very common
i DONT do it outside as i DONT want to lose the source of security
IVE thought about a bracelet with pictures of my mother and pets but id be panicky if it became loose

 

[Momo]

I have something like this, but mine is a bit easier to conceal being imaginary and all. I still to this day have an imaginary friend who I have conversations with and turn to when everything's just a bit too much. But I can understand using a soft toy for comfort, I have a collection of soft sheep and perticular ones I like to cuddle (not that I would publicly put them on display).

 

[NicoleAscot]

Yeah I totally couldn't take outside of my apartment. lol

My phone, even if I'm not using it, makes me feel better when in public. I hold it to my chest.

 

[Streetwise]

is your insecurity /depression improved to any degree

Ok, please don't laugh at me for this.
I've never talked about this with anyone before.
But when I'm extremely upset, which is a lot, I have what I call "comfort items".

For example, I'm 29 years old and I have my stuffed alien, who I named 'Ollie'.
I hold him and it helps me. If I'm in public, I use my iPhone as a comfort item, because it has my endless supply of comfort music.

Is this 'normal' for an adult? I feel like a child clutching Ollie when I'm upset. I feel stupid if anyone sees me with him.

Anyone have "comfort items" as well?

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[kay]

I have several things like that. A Humpty Dumpty doll my sister made me years ago, a green corduroy frog I found at a yard sale for a dime and re-stuffed with sand, and an orange afghan an aunt crocheted me. I will take the green frog in public. He's become my road-trip buddy.

 

[ZebraAutismo]

As my fiddle toys, my phone, Ipods and my dolls.

 

[xudo]

At home, I have my 'happy blanket' and several stuffed toys. For outside the house, I have a few fidget toys and my iPod.

 

[Warmheart]

One usually

travels in my backpack to potentially stressful appointments.

 

[NicoleAscot]

is your insecurity /depression improved to any degree

It is, actually. And I feel... safer? Not sure if that's the best description but it feels right.

 

[NicoleAscot]

This makes me feel so much more normal. I'm not alone! Hehe

 

[Ambi]

I wish I had something like this, it sounds like a huge help! I think when stressed out, I am driven to change my entire environment - that's when I get crazy with "collections", and having these things around me as a whole makes me feel more controlled and comforted....but it's a very financially self-destructive coping mechanism that I've had to stop.

 

[Ambi]

I have something like this, but mine is a bit easier to conceal being imaginary and all. I still to this day have an imaginary friend who I have conversations with and turn to when everything's just a bit too much. But I can understand using a soft toy for comfort, I have a collection of soft sheep and perticular ones I like to cuddle (not that I would publicly put them on display).

I used to have imaginary conversations, too! But they were to my future husband. Now I am married. My real husband is very supportive, but the heart-to-hearts just don't happen as they did with the imaginary soulmate. So....sometimes I still do the imaginary thing! It's the only way for another "person" to get me so thoroughly and completely, and to offer the exact emotional comfort/response that I really need.

 

[Mia]

I have a worn beach pebble that I carry in my backpack or purse. If I'm going somewhere that I know will make me nervous I wear the bracelet I made. It holds small items that belonged to my father, husband and grandmother and grandfather who I love and love me. When I touch the pieces, it reminds me of them, making me less anxious.

 

[Sabrina]

It's probably not normal, but we aren't here to be normal, thank God.
I have a teddy bear that my son asked Santa in his letter because he realized that I didn't have one (that had to be solved, obviously). I have the teddy bear on my bed, and I hug him a lot, specially when I feel desperately sad.

 

[Mr Allen]

Define "normal"?! Contrary to popular belief, Aspies are just as "normal" as NT people, in fact more so sometimes IMHO.