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Post by winter on Dec 6, 2012 8:59:18 GMT -8
Ok so a while back I remember wanting to do the baby doll that represents yourself thing. I couldn't find any I liked or they were to expensive. I never got around to it. I have recently been searching on ebay for childhood toys and things and it has become quite addicting and I am not sure now if wanting these toys or getting them is or isn't healthy. Does anyone have any input?
I did this a few years ago as well ( maybe 10 years ago) and I re sold most of them on ebay like an idiot cause I want the back. The other things burned up in the fire.
Is craving something from your childhood when you didn't have a good one unhealthy? Is going through with it and buying them unhealthy? I guess in a way I feel like they will fill a void or bring me happiness. I now they won't complete me or make my life better but I want them! I already bought something that I had when younger that I adored and am waiting to find the other one of this same thing I had. When it arrived I cried and now sleep with it most nights.
I am not obsessive yet. I only have one thing, but I do also tend to pick out dolls, and vintage toys even if I didn't ever have them when I am at a garage sale or something. I am not a hoarder yet, I don't even have enough to fill up a shelf although maybe if I didn't have the fire I might. I don't want to end up on my strange addiction. I will only buy it is it really calls to me . Someone just tell me if this is unhealthy or not.
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Post by winter on Dec 12, 2012 9:36:54 GMT -8
I'll take input or opinions from anyone
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Post by requin on Dec 12, 2012 9:45:07 GMT -8
I have no idea if it's unhealthy or not. I myself love childhood toys and love trying to find them on ebay or at antique stores...the only drawback being how rare most are and how expensive, now. I guess one thing to keep in mind is how much you can afford...
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Post by Loving My Life on Dec 12, 2012 9:45:08 GMT -8
I dont see why this would be unhealthy, if it is not another addiction.
Are you spending alot of money that you dont have to purchase these things?
Are you spending alot of time online, obsessively looking for things to buy?
This is when you have to stop yourself, if it is not interferring with your daily responsibilities and it is not turning into an addiction, then there is no harm.
If it is a healthy hobby, then enjoy it.
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Post by Susan Peabody on Mar 3, 2013 13:29:25 GMT -8
I keep a stuffed animal in my hope chest. It makes me sad but I want to keep it. But it definitely need to have it put away.
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Post by fivesisteranch on Apr 20, 2014 23:10:24 GMT -8
I think it is not unhealthy as everyone whether he is young or a child love to search attractive toys. It is noticeable that when you look for toys for your children you will be act like an addictive because children do not know what you are buying for them, only you search and know and choose a toy of your choice. So, how it can be unhealthy?
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Post by wahinewha on Apr 11, 2015 3:12:07 GMT -8
Healthy totally, i am judging by the concept of what ever makes us happy for that moment in time which is not reliant on another person, or involves giving away our power.
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Post by midnightcry on Apr 12, 2015 14:57:42 GMT -8
I say healthy! When I was about two years into recovery my sponsor and I would go into stores and check out all the toys. I would check out girls and boys toys and buy what ever I liked and play with it for a while and then give it to Goodwill. I still love stuffed animals, it's all good. Love what ever toys you wish, vintage or new You are good.
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