So, I'm 25 and I love stuffed animals. Always have. That's not the issue. The issue is with one particular stuffed animal. It's an adorable little unicorn beenie baby I got at Walgreens. I mean it's adorable. I kept it on top of my jewelry box because there wasn't enough room in my bed. Anyway, inscribed on the tag it says, "At carnivals I ride the ferris wheel! Then play some games and eat a meal"

Sooo this little stuffed unicorn . And the caption. Makes me want to cry. Because, I know the world isn't that innocent. And I wish it was. I've had these intrusive thoughts about the unicorn multiple times per day . I go back and forth from sad to happy about it . I'm glad I have it and that it radiates some happy innocence but again, I wish the world was really that simple. This is the best way I know how to describe how I'm feeling.

PLEASE don't suggest putting it away or getting rid of it. I want to love it and take care of it. I probably wont get many responses here anyway, most people don't understand this type of thing. And that's okay. I just needed to get this off my chest.

FYI I COULD just be super emotional because my gf is in the psych hospital about to get ECT and i miss her.

I don't think its so strange. We all have things we're affected by that maybe "most other" people would not be. I do think I can see what you're saying though. Its too bad that life is not innocent, and always sweet and happy. It's sad. Your unicorn sounds really cute and like it brings you joy. I'm sorry your gf is in the hospital and about to get ECT. It makes sense that you miss her. I have heard good things about ECT, to be honest. A friend of mine gets it. I hope you're both reunited soon, and in the meantime, take care of yourself and your unicorn

[marvin_pa]

The world has the potential for that innocence. Actually, I believe that it retains that kind of innocence. The kind that a child's mind knows, but loses to experience. But the memory of that innocence is still there, just not as readily recalled - the unicorn brings that recall into sharp contrast with the learned experience. A mixture of emotions is a likely result, but if it keeps that sense of innocence in the conscious realm, that, IMO is a good & healthy thing. As is any emotion involved with missing your GF...

[xmascarol]

Originally Posted by iPhone

So, I'm 25 and I love stuffed animals. Always have. That's not the issue. The issue is with one particular stuffed animal. It's an adorable little unicorn beenie baby I got at Walgreens. I mean it's adorable. I kept it on top of my jewelry box because there wasn't enough room in my bed. Anyway, inscribed on the tag it says, "At carnivals I ride the ferris wheel! Then play some games and eat a meal"

Sooo this little stuffed unicorn . And the caption. Makes me want to cry. Because, I know the world isn't that innocent. And I wish it was. I've had these intrusive thoughts about the unicorn multiple times per day . I go back and forth from sad to happy about it . I'm glad I have it and that it radiates some happy innocence but again, I wish the world was really that simple. This is the best way I know how to describe how I'm feeling.

PLEASE don't suggest putting it away or getting rid of it. I want to love it and take care of it. I probably wont get many responses here anyway, most people don't understand this type of thing. And that's okay. I just needed to get this off my chest.

FYI I COULD just be super emotional because my gf is in the psych hospital about to get ECT and i miss her.

I got a stuffed animal and he is a penquin and also a pillow I call it Teal because that is it's color besides Teal is my favorite color sometimes when I am really anxious or scared like during a thunderstorm I just cuddle right up next to him for support it helps some .I have stuffed animals to I love them ,so no this is not strange at all.

[downandlonely]

I think it's ok that the unicorn gives you comfort.

I hope ECT helps your girlfriend.