I talk to a doll and I'm 24 years old.

[Anonymous]

When I was 18 I was severely depressed and tried commiting sucide. One day I walked in store and saw this doll. I wanted her so bad so I bought her and started talking to her. I call her Emily I talk and play with her. She makes me feel better and doesn't make me sad or depressed at all. I know you might think I'm crazy but I'm not I spoke about it with my doctor and she said it's normal as long as she's making me feel better. Six years later I'm still talking to the doll. I'm afraid Ima live the rest of my life this way. How do I stop talking to the doll without feeling sad. What if I stop and start feeling depressed again.

[JustChris]

You found a way to deal with your depression and that's through your doll. Although at first when I read this it was weird but a few minutes later I realized people are the way they are because of experiences in life. I wouldn't judge you because it's one of your ways to deal with things. The main thing is caring about yourself, worrying about yourself, about 'your' needs, don't think about what other people might think of you, you're the way you are for a reason and that's enough of a reason. Everybody is different. We're all not the same. If you want to stop living like that you either have to come to grips with it (come to peace/qualms, make sure you're finally ready to let go) or substitute it for something else. If you stop and haven't come to peace or found a substitution then you might fall into the depressed state and I don't think you or anyone would want that. And if you 'really' have to, medication might be an option...

[Anonymous]

I have been into doll talk and play with my sister since age 5. I still do, but less often now since I'm in university and only get to play and talk with my sister and dolls during vacation. It's a great stress buster for me, I feel like I revisit my childhood, and it's aspects. Just don't neglect others, your family, friends and bf (if you have one or do get one in future). But I guess weirdos like us never get hitched.

[Asker]

Lmaoo I'm not a weirdo and I'm not single. i don't ignore my friends or family. I talk to them it's just whenever I'm sad I like only talk to my doll and nothing else.

[Opinion Owner]

You're better off than me then. No worries for you.

[Asker]

Aww I'm sure your fine and some day you'll meet the right person.

[Opinion Owner]

My weirdness is off charts, although I exhibit myself as normal guy outside. That definitely doesn't help, taking into fact that my face is screwed up by acne. Thanks for encouragement though and good luck! :D

[Asker]

Thanks you too :)

[WovenEclipse]

I have lots of toys still at 18 and one in particular, this crab called Freddy? I talk to him all the time. My boyfriend said he found it kind of weird, but he tried to psychoanalyse me and said its due to depression, which it could be for you too or just being lonely- its someone to talk to :)
Personally I think its no problem, as long as it doesn't really happen much when other people are around. I do it when I'm just alone, then its not so weird xD But at least in talking you can express yourself. Its better than bottling everything up :)

[Luna-o3o]

You should go out and meet friends, maybe talk to a counselor. The reason this doll makes you feel better, is because you let out your emotions out on her by talking to her. I think having her gives you a sense of security that she's always there to listen to you when you need to vent out, even if the doll doesn't respond back. You needs real people that can let you vent out and give you advice. You can put her away or maybe sell her?

[Asker]

It's not like I stay home all the time. I work, go to the gym, go to college and I'm with friends most of the time. I don't like going to therapy because it brings up the past and I start getting night mares and stuff. My problem is the doll only makes me happy when I'm really sad but I don't want to continue this habit. I'm afraid if I let her go though I will be depressed again like before but maybe that's a chance I need to take. Thanks for your advise.

[Luna-o3o]

You can't depend on this doll for ever. Don't worry, there's always a solution (:

[Asker]

I know :(maybe when I have my own daughter one day whenever that happens I will forget about the doll.

[Luna-o3o]

Unlike the doll, you will have to be very careful about saying negative things. That can really affect her.

[Catie101]

who cares if you talk to a doll? if it makes you feel better i say thats fine. i talk to myself, i talk to my pets lol. depression is really really hard to deal with and if you found a solution as simple as talking to a doll i say who cares how old you are!

[Asker]

Thanks for your advise :)

[XNicholeMariex3]

Some people talk to their dogs, or cats, or any of their pets really.
It's not THAT weird, just not common with things that aren't alive.
You just want someone to listen, but not actually respond I suppose?

[Asker]

Thanks for your advise :)

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

It doesn't matter you talk to your doll, your using this as a soothing communication tool
there has to be something in your childhood as lead to this, yes depression many other
mental health disorders will lead us to do these things, it could be that your very lonely
this is helping you to cope, help you feel better less tension, less anxious

[Asker]

Thank you for your advise and yes something terrible did happen in my child hood years I was child molested from ages 7 to 11 by a older male cousin.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Your welcome and sorry about misfortune *hugs*

[Asker]

Thanks

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Your welcome :) XD

[MarshmellowPeep]

I think this is a healthy thing to do and no reason to stop. If you are interest research ball jointed dolls. Believe me, I come from a large community of ball jointed doll collectors online and many if not all are like this. If you love dolls embrace it.

[Sex_Panther]

An alter ego... That's not good. You'd have to see a therapist to check if it's out of loneliness or an actual manifestation of yourself that went on to take on it's own persona. If it's the latter there's treatment options but if it's the former it will solve itself.

[DerrickRicketts93]

Well if you want to quit talking to your doll I suggest you find a better way to deal with your depression. I know its hard but you can do it!

[Asker]

Yea I know thanks for your advise

[Anonymous]

So, I talk to myself. Sometimes I argue, sometimes I even win the argument. When I lose I just don't talk to my dickhead self until it blows over. At times it goes on for weeks. I'm stubborn that way. Am I crazy? You bet!. Haven't tried a doll tho...I'd probably kill it.

[Asker]

Maybe you should try a doll lol. I guess people deal with stuff differently. As long as you don't hurt yourself.

[AnimeLover12]

I don't think that's weird at all, at least you're not like me and talk to yourself lol and yes I am that lonely

[Asker]

Thank you and there's nothing wrong with talking to yourself

[Anonymous]

You are fine. Girls speak and sleep with stuffed animals and dolls all the time, so its not that unusual. :)

[Asker]

Thanks but I'm not a girl anymore I'm a 24 year old woman lol. Thanks for the nice comment though

[Anonymous]

At least you have found a way to express your feelings, it's when you keep it all in that problems start to arise. So you're one step ahead of me on that front. Eventually it would be healthy to start to express your feelings to a person, maybe your mom or aunt or someone close to you. That way you can get feedback, advice and real emotional support when you need it. But if this doll is keeping you from thinking dark thoughts I don't think it's a bad thing at all.

[CommieDearest]

...Has anyone else ever seen the movie May? (Please take that as a joke) Hey, I talk to my dog, like...all day. It's not much different. If it helps you cope, DO IT.

[Dcosse]

You found a way to cope that doesn't hurt yourself nor anyone else. I see no problem. But then again I'm no expert on mental health

[LeQuack]

Keep the doll, it obviously haunted by a good spirit and helps you relax.

What's the problem?

[Asker]

Haunted by a girl spirit. Umm thanks I'm sleeping with the lights on tonight

[Asker]

I mean good

[LeQuack]

Let's pretend that i'm a real life wizard.

What you have done is found an inanimate object and implanted in it, a projection of your need to not be alone, therefore that desire attracted some kind of entity. It takes place within the physical world in the form of a totem which is the doll, and the soul link is you.

If you sever the need for the doll, the spirit is weakened so it will make you want to talk to the doll and need it. It's as if, the doll is attentive and listening to you because that's the purpose and it wants to fulfill that. The spirit itself isn't malevolent but can be.

Up to you what you want to do.

You're definitely haunted though. It's latched onto you for years like a parasite.

[Asker]

Ok thanks for the advice

[LeQuack]

i dont want you to think that it's a bad thing.

It's more like Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Andy had those toys for years and they loved him.

Right next to my computer is a pink monkey, a blue swallow, a blue dragon from universal, and a turtle. I've had them since i was 14. They're my buddies.

[zombiebabe]

i don't consider it as weird...as long as you feel good its fine...but do you think that talking to your friends will have the same effect?

[abundantlyrich]

Don't worry... just don't make her turn into chucky.

[Anonymous]

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Yeahhh...

[Anonymous]

I'm tempted to buy a sex doll, I don't see anything weird here

[TheEroticJester]

I talk to crayfish

[Asker]

Cool as long as it helps

[TheEroticJester]

they usually try to snap my fingers off. But its funny

[Asker]

Oh be careful lol

[COCOCHANEL]

i love dolls ♡

i think it's ok