[Miswimmy1]

Ok so t had a stuffed animal in her office. A dog. She kept it on the couch as something to hug. I would cling to it in session. She gave it to me about a month or two ago, as a way for me to hav a comfort item at home. I was so so thankful to her for it.

I changed times I see her to accomodate school and out of school activities. Now, I am after a young boy (maybe 11 or 12). Every time I see him, I feel guilty. Because I think of the stuffed animal. And wonder if he wonders where it went; if there are other kids missing it. T didn't replace it and I dont think she will.

Am I giving too much thought to this? I just dont want to be the reason some other kid no longer feels safe in t because their comfort item is gone. I also feel guilty about being so old and having a stuffed animal.

[CantExplain]

Perhaps some boundaries here?
You are not responsible for the happiness of other patients!

If the boy misses the dog, that's between him and T.

Definitely over-thinking this. Sometimes it seems like you sit around looking for things to worry about concerning your therapy. Relax. If your T needs it back, she'll let you know, or she'll get another stuffed animal. Let your T worry about that kind of thing.

[stopdog]

If the therapist gave it to you, then don't worry about it. Let her and her other clients work out what they need. If she is not a cruel person, then presumably she would not have given away something that would cause someone else to be inconsolable in general and if someone else was needing a stuffed item, the therapist probably was able to handle it with that other client.
There are people on this board and others like it, considerably older than you, who have spoken of their stuffed animal comfort objects.

[Miswimmy1]

Originally Posted by farmergirl

Definitely over-thinking this. Sometimes it seems like you sit around looking for things to worry about concerning your therapy. Relax. If your T needs it back, she'll let you know, or she'll get another stuffed animal. Let your T worry about that kind of thing.

Haha I know I know. It's bad how much I over analyze things. Thanks guys! I will let it go

[bamapsych]

Originally Posted by Miswimmy1

Ok so t had a stuffed animal in her office. A dog. She kept it on the couch as something to hug. I would cling to it in session. She gave it to me about a month or two ago, as a way for me to hav a comfort item at home. I was so so thankful to her for it.

I changed times I see her to accomodate school and out of school activities. Now, I am after a young boy (maybe 11 or 12). Every time I see him, I feel guilty. Because I think of the stuffed animal. And wonder if he wonders where it went; if there are other kids missing it. T didn't replace it and I dont think she will.

Am I giving too much thought to this? I just dont want to be the reason some other kid no longer feels safe in t because their comfort item is gone. I also feel guilty about being so old and having a stuffed animal.

You are probably overthinking it, but I'd probably do the same. It was sweet of her to give it to you, and I think it shows she cares. It's very nice of you to consider the other clinets that may miss it, but that's T's job to insure the comfort of her clients. If she cares enough to give you the stuffie, then I'm sure she will replace it if/when necessary. No nned to feel guilty about being too old to have a stuffie. I'm 25 and still have my first teddy from when I was a newborn. Sometimes I carry it with me to t. T held it one session When I don't take my teddy, I usually grab T's Mr. Moose stuffie/beanie He is my therapy buddy during session so that I don't feel like bamapsych vs T

[Bill3]

One son and one daughter of mine have favored stuffed animal(s) at college with them.

[Miswimmy1]

Originally Posted by Bill3

One son and one daughter of mine have favored stuffed animal(s) at college with them.

Thanks. That makes me feel better

[sconnie892]

I think I would have the same kind of guilty thoughts as I know t sees children. However, I agree with others that if t gave it to you. You don't need to worry about it. For all you know, she might have other ones that just aren't out when you are there.

I am 34 and still sleep with a stuffed tiger. I hug him when I am feeling like doing si. It keeps my hands occupied.

[granite1]

my T use to give me a stuffy to hold durring T and i loved it so now i have a T bag and in it is a stuffed cat i named felix.anyone remember felix the cat and his bag of trix

[unaluna]

didn't the song go "felix the cat, the wonderful wonderful cat!"

T warned me that other kids would be playing with the dolls I brought in. the other day, he let me in the office before he set up all our usual toys - I had to comment on how it looked like a regular professional office!