Dear World,
Define the verb attach
– attribute importance or value to –
Is it just me, or are the Bloganuary pitches bordering on way too inquisitive for the platform’s own good?
Anyway.
Like many others, as a child, I had an unexplained attachment to a specific blanket that I called ‘Blankie’. I wouldn’t fall asleep without it, no one was allowed to really touch it, and I’m pretty sure I took it to as many places as I could.
To the layman who doesn’t understand the psychology behind my Blankie attachment, I was probably perceived as a child who didn’t know how to let go of early childhood things. They were probably right. I still have some level of attachment to Blankie because I still have it. Though I rarely use it these days, I can’t fathom parting ways. In fact, I understand that such an attachment is viewed as being a sign of weakness insecurity. Far from it!
Actually, there’s some amount of social science and explained psychology behind the relationship and comfort that Blankie provided and still provides. The attachment to childhood blankets and soft plushy toys and other similar items help to soothe and calm people. This tends to be especially true for those who live with anxiety of various forms.
As such, the content I’ve come across suggests that the attachment we’re speaking of can contribute positively to mental health and wellness, especially in high stress situations or moments on time.
In my situation, I sometimes go for Blankie when I’m in the doldrums or if my stress levels are high. The amazing thing is that I can detach from Blankie once I’ve had my fill of comfort. It’s almost like paper clipping myself and then removing it when I need to.
There’s also a small plush Teddy bear I have, since my teenage years, that I renamed Vince after having experienced loss.
If you know, you know.
Based on my experience, there’s no way I can discount what the psychological content suggests. I’m living proof of the comfort that my childhood plush items bring, and I am sure there are many others like me.
I am certain that where positive reasons for actions dwell, negative also linger. Perhaps a conversation with a behaviour therapist or a psychologist might be welcomed to fully understand.
I’ll pin this for a podcast episode conversation. I also didn’t write this with the intention of identifying life lessons. However, if you found some in-between the lines, then great!
That’s all, for now.
Signed in pensive thought,
The Suburban Girl JA®
The Suburban Girl JA® 