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!).
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
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