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Posted by rjlockhart on February 24, 2006, at 21:49:55
I have imaginary friend (do not tell anyone on the other becuase this embarising) Rob.
Alot of times when i think im going crazy, he comes and says its all crap its a cognitive disortion, and everything is going be ok. I've seen movies that have psychoed me out so much, im sorry but the mothman profacies i went crazy seeing that movie, he came and said this is all mind man, its not happening, and its in your mind, relax man have a good time.
I wrote a list of my talents down, he came and looked at them, and said that he was proud that I did this. I get so nuerotic i have no one to tell my crazy ideas exept him, and he says its fine, im a easy person, i tell them like where in a conversation with a friend but more like a mind worker, no not out loud. Hell no.
I feel so nuerotic i have to have someone to tell these things to. He looks similar to Rob lowe, but diffrent, theres not really a direct image of him its more in my head. No psychosis ROFL!
I usally just tell em what happened today, and what really is getting to me, what i am afraid of.
I am even afraid of having a imaginary friend, i have lots of friends but i have nuerotic ideas that i dont discuss with because its just crazy.
I am a normal guy,:
This is me
http://mmcconathy87.tripod.com/matt_mcconathys_photo_album/index.album?i=16&s=1
Is this going to make my confidence go down because of this?
Matt
Posted by Deneb on February 24, 2006, at 22:24:15
In reply to Imaginary friend to have when your neurotic, posted by rjlockhart on February 24, 2006, at 21:49:55
I don't think it's weird to have an imaginary friend. I think imaginary friends are great. They make you feel less lonely when you're alone.
I think maybe some people might think they are strange to have at your age, but I wouldn't worry about it. All people talk to themselves, you just happened to picture and name that other self you talk to.
Deneb
Posted by Racer on February 25, 2006, at 2:35:42
In reply to Imaginary friend to have when your neurotic, posted by rjlockhart on February 24, 2006, at 21:49:55
Matt, the day after my father died, as I was driving home to pack for a trip I was leaving on the next day, I started crying. In fact, I was on the freeway, and knew that I was in danger, because I was getting hysterical in the car, while I was driving, at freeway speeds, in traffic.
And I felt my version of your imaginary friend. This has happened to me before, and every time I associate it with my grandmother. So, you have your buddy Rob Lowe, and I have my grandmother, who touches my heart when I need it, and keeps me safe.
Now, do I literally think that my beloved grandmother, who died in 1983, is somehow coming back to earth, invisibly, to keep me from driving off the road? What do you think?
I think that these things are inside of us, in my case, some part of me brings my "grandmother feelings" out to protect me, so it's like having an internalized grandmother who comes out when I need her. In your case, your imaginary friend sounds pretty dang healthy and helpful -- and that's the criteria I like to apply. You know he's imaginary, he helps you cope, he's giving you the sort of pep talk and reality check you are learning to give yourself, and little by little you can internalize him to the point you no longer need him.
Until then, there's no problem. Unless you decide to make him one.
Oh, and you know what else? I often have imaginary conversations in my head. You should hear how totally brilliant I am, too, when it's just me in my head. I might worry about it, except that it doesn't stop me from communicating with real people when I'm with them, and -- this is something you'll discover when you're a bit older -- pretty much everyone does it now and again. It's not an unusual thing to do.
Hope that helps you put it in perspective.
Posted by sleepygirl on February 25, 2006, at 17:35:52
In reply to Imaginary friend when you nuerotic?, posted by rjlockhart on February 24, 2006, at 21:52:15
like Rob Lowe huh? not bad!
but seriously, ya gotta love imaginary friends
always there when you need 'em :-)
Posted by B2chica on March 1, 2006, at 10:30:01
In reply to I'll tell you a story » rjlockhart, posted by Racer on February 25, 2006, at 2:35:42
>> Oh, and you know what else? I often have imaginary conversations in my head. You should hear how totally brilliant I am, too, when it's just me in my head.
LOL, boy i agree, i'm brilliant in my head. and you should hear the come-backs i think of!
seriously though Matt, i think it's actually pretty healthy. your friend Rob, is reassuring, not berrating you. i think he helps you to talk things out that normally would be balled up inside you. i think it's very helpful, though a lot of people may not view it that way.
btw, you are such a cutie!
b2c.
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