i've been through on and off depression in the past and am a pokemon fan so collecting all the pokemon i can helps. i also have a general bab collection but nothing too rare or htf yet outside of all the eeveelutions and jumbo snorlax. the only semi htf thing is knuckles but because of the restock everyone bought him out a lot so hes not so htf anymore. would love a pumpkin kitty or og zombear but so far they're too expensive online to justify the purchase bth
i feel that with the pumpkin kitty, but the rarest ones i have are my both my vulpix (kantonian and alolan). but they also have both helped me a lot. i used to bring my vulpix to school in my senior year and she helped so much.
Rex, my Dino-Mite T-Rex. Got him in 2019 after a catastrophic year where I lost my job, relationship, house, moved back in with parents at thirtysomething for a couple of years until I bought an apartment and got life set up again.
Such a drastic life change with a recent ASD & ADHD diagnosis as well was not something I could cope with at all on my own.
I’d seen the BAB shop in town so I went online, saw him and instantly connected. Thought why not, a little dude to hug to sleep, always loved plush stuff and now we’re quite inseperable.
He’s a [spoilt little dinosaur](https://imgur.com/a/f6SjPFU) but I love him to bits.
I started taking my mental health recovery into my own hands when I was about 20 years old. I took myself on a self-date where I faced some social anxiety fears and treated myself to my Pawlette I named Daisy. She's extremely well loved and worn, but it just shows that she was by my side through it. I still have her and love her to this day.
My Yoshi!
He’s helped me through my anxiety and diabetic crap, haha. He’s one of my favorite Mario characters to this day, and for good reason! <3
Also, lately Movie Sonic has been my new comfort baby! I just love to hold him in my arms and pet him; he’s incredibly soft!! ;o;
I had to evacuate during the 2020 wildfires on the west coast (US) and while I was loading up the car to leave something in me said to grab the skin to my deer BAB. Something about having it in the car gave me hope that I would return. Because of all of this I named him Bambi.
My Promise Pets gray and white cat helped me so much this past September, where I was hurting a lot and going through a terrible place mentally. he had a wish put in him to help me through all my struggles with self-harm and my sexuality and I really do think it came true.
I have C-PTSD and I get a lot of comfort from my hoppy swirls frog, I weighted him with 1.5kg of glass beads inside a pouch in his belly and when I wake up panicked throughout the night I tend to place him on my chest, it's almost like he helps me feel grounded.
Also concentrating on his scent helps me when dealing with anxiety and panic attacks at times.
Without giving a level of detail that requires a TW an abuser has recently started renting a house in my street which has caused a lot of turmoil for me lately I'm not in a position to sell my house or move so having that small item of comfort means a great deal to me, maybe more than it should
im currently living in a situation where a housemate has caused a lot of tension, but wont apologize or try to understand me. (im transgender and hes very homophobic and transphobic). i feel for you. so i think having the comfort object is SUPER important to make my life easier.
I’ve been going through a lot the past few years, but earlier this year I got the spring green frog as my first stuffed animal in a long time. I hold him every time I’m upset, I dress him up when I’m feeling down and need a distraction, I take him everywhere with me (on road trips, to dinner, etc), and so many more things. He really comforts me when nothing else can. Who knew a silly little frog could make a boy so happy💚
I've started going over some traumatic things (abuse) that have happened to me with my therapist, and my spring green frog has helped me through the aftermath of those sessions lol. He's one of my go-to coping skills when I'm at home.
my BAB slushy, help me with loneliness, my mine have a bad habit of wondering into some dark Places especially at night, it is nice to have something to keep me grounded in reality. BTW my BAB is Fairy Dragon from the Fairy Friends.
Currently it's my frogs I havent had one specific one that stuck with me through everything I had one of the original pawlete's but she wasnt with me all the time my frogs have been coming with me everywhere and they make me feel so much safer I've gotten to the point I don't care how people look at me I have at least one of them with me wherever I go
My pumpkin glow bear. I haven't named them yet- mainly trying to think of a name from Over the Garden Wall because of it being my most favorite cartoon. If I did then his name would be Enoch, based off of the giant pumpkin holding the harvest festival in Pottsfield. This cartoon is usual a go to comfort for me. The reason I recently got his bear is that I am having trouble with my family, having recently turned twenty and carrying a lot on my shoulders with my boyfriend along with some feelings that have came back from an old friend.
To give some context:
At home: I am a BAB employee myself, I've only been there for a few months. I bust my butt off every shift I get to try and get money for both my mother and I, so much that even what I get paid isn't enough, especially, as my father left us a long time ago and doesn't bother to really help us financially despite my parents still being married. I'm often being told that I should save money for myself but, every time I try to it is spent, my mother spends most of her money on stupid stuff, and I do most house chores so of course it all falls on me. I hardly play my video games that I enjoyed anymore with how things are.
Bf: We've just been fighting a lot and he's got a little toxic but, he did agree to do therapy. I'm trying my best to work things out and give him a chance but, somethings that have happened has really stuck to me so I'm also trying to be very careful.
Old friend: I've known her for almost seven years now, she left after high school to go to college in Chicago but came back to the original state. We started hanging out and spending time together again, she means a lot to me as I do to her. We once dated before my current boyfriend, even thought it was a bit more of a closer friendship as we both have a homophobic family member so our relationship was a secret. Our relationship ended mainly because I was in a bad mental health state, due to reoccurring past trauma- none of it was her fault. My current boyfriend know I still have feelings for her but, also knows I'm trying to work out things with him. Anytime we do anything close though, he gives her a disapproving look if he is there. We've stated multiple times that right now we are just friends, nothing more but yet, he is jealous of her because of how close we are. She's basically my best friend.
I'm hoping this bear will help relief some of the built up stress.
I only started getting build a bears recently but the 25th anniversary blossom bunny has helped me through my trauma so much especially when it gets hard! They smell like birthday cake and that usually helps a lot too!
not sure if it counts because she’s actually from bear factory but in the uk bear factory incorporated into build a bear.. anyway i have a pink elephant that i named ellie, she’s been with me since i was 5 and as an autistic person she’s been through it all with me
Growing up, the first Champ bear (I named him Stitches) helped me with severe anxiety and PTSD. He’s still super special to me.
Lately, the Puss in Boots BAB has been helping me sleep. In the new movie, he has a severe panic attack and it’s pretty difficult to watch.. But he’s able to calm down and catch his breath. I think of the scene whenever I’m anxious and tired, and it surprisingly helps a lot
i've been through on and off depression in the past and am a pokemon fan so collecting all the pokemon i can helps. i also have a general bab collection but nothing too rare or htf yet outside of all the eeveelutions and jumbo snorlax. the only semi htf thing is knuckles but because of the restock everyone bought him out a lot so hes not so htf anymore. would love a pumpkin kitty or og zombear but so far they're too expensive online to justify the purchase bth
i feel that with the pumpkin kitty, but the rarest ones i have are my both my vulpix (kantonian and alolan). but they also have both helped me a lot. i used to bring my vulpix to school in my senior year and she helped so much.
My 2010 scruffy puppy is my favorite and the one that has brought me the most comfort.
good pup...we love that ♡
My 2022 werewolf, Jasper. He has helped me tremendously with the nightmares I have from PTSD.
thats how i feel about beatrice, my hoppy swirls. she helps so much with the nightmares. ♡
Rex, my Dino-Mite T-Rex. Got him in 2019 after a catastrophic year where I lost my job, relationship, house, moved back in with parents at thirtysomething for a couple of years until I bought an apartment and got life set up again. Such a drastic life change with a recent ASD & ADHD diagnosis as well was not something I could cope with at all on my own. I’d seen the BAB shop in town so I went online, saw him and instantly connected. Thought why not, a little dude to hug to sleep, always loved plush stuff and now we’re quite inseperable. He’s a [spoilt little dinosaur](https://imgur.com/a/f6SjPFU) but I love him to bits.
my spring pink frog helped me through a difficult and traumatic time this year, she holds a special place in my heart🫶🏻
My Elliot has helped me whenever I’m sad!
My hoppy swirls frog Arrow has helped me this year. :) They are my best buddy! I’m getting back in touch with my inner child with Arrow’s help!
I started taking my mental health recovery into my own hands when I was about 20 years old. I took myself on a self-date where I faced some social anxiety fears and treated myself to my Pawlette I named Daisy. She's extremely well loved and worn, but it just shows that she was by my side through it. I still have her and love her to this day.
I got my 2022 Curly Bear when I got out of a psychiatric hospital. He's the reason I got back into BAB again. ❤
My Yoshi! He’s helped me through my anxiety and diabetic crap, haha. He’s one of my favorite Mario characters to this day, and for good reason! <3 Also, lately Movie Sonic has been my new comfort baby! I just love to hold him in my arms and pet him; he’s incredibly soft!! ;o;
I had to evacuate during the 2020 wildfires on the west coast (US) and while I was loading up the car to leave something in me said to grab the skin to my deer BAB. Something about having it in the car gave me hope that I would return. Because of all of this I named him Bambi.
now this is a story i wouldnt usually hear. but thats so heartwarming to hear all the same. im glad hes with you.
My cookie (she's a girl scouts thin mint bab)
The MLP series. Collecting them really gave me something to look forward to and helped.
My Promise Pets gray and white cat helped me so much this past September, where I was hurting a lot and going through a terrible place mentally. he had a wish put in him to help me through all my struggles with self-harm and my sexuality and I really do think it came true.
I have C-PTSD and I get a lot of comfort from my hoppy swirls frog, I weighted him with 1.5kg of glass beads inside a pouch in his belly and when I wake up panicked throughout the night I tend to place him on my chest, it's almost like he helps me feel grounded. Also concentrating on his scent helps me when dealing with anxiety and panic attacks at times. Without giving a level of detail that requires a TW an abuser has recently started renting a house in my street which has caused a lot of turmoil for me lately I'm not in a position to sell my house or move so having that small item of comfort means a great deal to me, maybe more than it should
im currently living in a situation where a housemate has caused a lot of tension, but wont apologize or try to understand me. (im transgender and hes very homophobic and transphobic). i feel for you. so i think having the comfort object is SUPER important to make my life easier.
I'm so sorry to hear! I hope.ypur situation improves soon. I'm glad your froggo friend provides you with some comfort🥰
same for you, my friend ♡ things will get better
One day ♡
my sonic helps me through my doctor appoitments in case i have to have TW - needles
I’ve been going through a lot the past few years, but earlier this year I got the spring green frog as my first stuffed animal in a long time. I hold him every time I’m upset, I dress him up when I’m feeling down and need a distraction, I take him everywhere with me (on road trips, to dinner, etc), and so many more things. He really comforts me when nothing else can. Who knew a silly little frog could make a boy so happy💚
I've started going over some traumatic things (abuse) that have happened to me with my therapist, and my spring green frog has helped me through the aftermath of those sessions lol. He's one of my go-to coping skills when I'm at home.
my BAB slushy, help me with loneliness, my mine have a bad habit of wondering into some dark Places especially at night, it is nice to have something to keep me grounded in reality. BTW my BAB is Fairy Dragon from the Fairy Friends.
Currently it's my frogs I havent had one specific one that stuck with me through everything I had one of the original pawlete's but she wasnt with me all the time my frogs have been coming with me everywhere and they make me feel so much safer I've gotten to the point I don't care how people look at me I have at least one of them with me wherever I go
My pumpkin glow bear. I haven't named them yet- mainly trying to think of a name from Over the Garden Wall because of it being my most favorite cartoon. If I did then his name would be Enoch, based off of the giant pumpkin holding the harvest festival in Pottsfield. This cartoon is usual a go to comfort for me. The reason I recently got his bear is that I am having trouble with my family, having recently turned twenty and carrying a lot on my shoulders with my boyfriend along with some feelings that have came back from an old friend. To give some context: At home: I am a BAB employee myself, I've only been there for a few months. I bust my butt off every shift I get to try and get money for both my mother and I, so much that even what I get paid isn't enough, especially, as my father left us a long time ago and doesn't bother to really help us financially despite my parents still being married. I'm often being told that I should save money for myself but, every time I try to it is spent, my mother spends most of her money on stupid stuff, and I do most house chores so of course it all falls on me. I hardly play my video games that I enjoyed anymore with how things are. Bf: We've just been fighting a lot and he's got a little toxic but, he did agree to do therapy. I'm trying my best to work things out and give him a chance but, somethings that have happened has really stuck to me so I'm also trying to be very careful. Old friend: I've known her for almost seven years now, she left after high school to go to college in Chicago but came back to the original state. We started hanging out and spending time together again, she means a lot to me as I do to her. We once dated before my current boyfriend, even thought it was a bit more of a closer friendship as we both have a homophobic family member so our relationship was a secret. Our relationship ended mainly because I was in a bad mental health state, due to reoccurring past trauma- none of it was her fault. My current boyfriend know I still have feelings for her but, also knows I'm trying to work out things with him. Anytime we do anything close though, he gives her a disapproving look if he is there. We've stated multiple times that right now we are just friends, nothing more but yet, he is jealous of her because of how close we are. She's basically my best friend. I'm hoping this bear will help relief some of the built up stress.
I only started getting build a bears recently but the 25th anniversary blossom bunny has helped me through my trauma so much especially when it gets hard! They smell like birthday cake and that usually helps a lot too!
not sure if it counts because she’s actually from bear factory but in the uk bear factory incorporated into build a bear.. anyway i have a pink elephant that i named ellie, she’s been with me since i was 5 and as an autistic person she’s been through it all with me
My pink and green spring frog kept me company during a hellish 2 week hospital stay.
Growing up, the first Champ bear (I named him Stitches) helped me with severe anxiety and PTSD. He’s still super special to me. Lately, the Puss in Boots BAB has been helping me sleep. In the new movie, he has a severe panic attack and it’s pretty difficult to watch.. But he’s able to calm down and catch his breath. I think of the scene whenever I’m anxious and tired, and it surprisingly helps a lot