It could also be a problem if people used their stuffed animals to avoid other issues, said Dr. Barbara Greenberg, a clinical psychologist in Weston, Connecticut.

Like, who even does that? Why mention this?

[–] hogslayer@hexbear.net 26 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Americans are absolutely insane about ever cutting anyone the tiniest bit of slack

[–] Palacegalleryratio@hexbear.net 15 points 6 days ago

On the other hand, someone out there will be purchasing more and more stuffed animals as a consumer coping mechanism to cope with their soul destroying life circumstances.

[–] CeliacMcCarthy@hexbear.net 15 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

bet you $5 dr barbara greenberg only exists as a chatgpt hallucination

[–] JohnBrownsBawdy@hexbear.net 14 points 6 days ago

You need to purchase separate stuffies for each issue.