Published on 12, July, 2020
Who takes comfort in teddies due to the lack of support around in our society for Autistic people. With the lack of support I have resorted to turning to my soft toys as an answer to anxiety and depression due to fears and suspicions of others who should know better. Next year its upwards and onwards as a seasoned campaigner.
It was when I was feeling low and suicidal at night, after talking to a 111 NHS Doctor who wasn't much use that I resorted to my soft toys and a shot of Irish cream. I started giggling when I invisaged the look on the DWP health assessor when teddy comes along for support. The next time I am assessed by anyone teddy shall accompany me. Its better than any stress ball..
I agree! My granny gave my teddy away to another child when I was 9 years old and she thought I was "too old" for him. Still haven't got over it (58 now!).
Oh, regressing is definitely not a bad thing ~ even Jesus said that the only way to enter the Kindgom of Heaven, is to become like a child we are the lucky ones
Thank you. Re-learning how to self sooth in healthy ways is very important - in a sense I seem to be regressing into a more childlike state since my diagnosis, but I don't see that as a bad thing. As you say before I did not understand, now that I do I can do things differently X
I gave away my teddies and my childhood book, Heidi, because I thought they were my problem. I was wrong. But that's ok. We all get it wrong sometimes and what we cherish most dear, is always with us. But I know what you mean. In one sense, I could never forgive myself for giving away my beloved book and teddies. But in another, I did the best I could do at that time. And I have to learn to accept that. If I knew better, I would have done better. And so would you X
It's very distressing to be treated badly. I have a carpet bag which I like to hold - that too is very comforting. Whatever makes us feel more comfortable and secure is a good thing, I think. Too often as children we are forced to give up things we rely on because we are supposed to be too old for them. The world would be a better place if more adults retained child like qualities
Our condition is hidden from neuro typical. not only that the way many of us have been treated or ignored to cope on our own I had a bad encounter with Social services, was given 0 points by PIP and treated like a piece of meat at a DWP health assessment. This has made my mental health worse until my soft toys came to the rescue. I even took a soft toy to the GP.