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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Laura McDermott and Guardian readers

Do you still sleep with a soft toy at night?

Teddy Bear Lying on Bed
Does sleeping with a soft toy positively impact your mindset? Photograph: Lenora Gim/Getty Images

Teddy bears can often hold a sense of nostalgia rooted in a simpler time in life: childhood. However for some individuals, their soft toy is not purely a thing of the past. Previously, readers have commented on the psychological power that soft toys continue to hold in their lives and we would now like to know more specifically about individuals who continue to sleep with their soft toy at night.

Share your experiences

We are interested in hearing in detail from adults who still sleep with a soft toy at night. How long have you done this for? Is your teddy bear from childhood or a more recent purchase? Does it help you to sleep better? Does sleeping with a soft toy positively impact your mindset? Alternatively, do you feel like the presence of a soft toy has had any impact on your relationships?

Tell us about your experiences in the encrypted form below, anonymously if you wish. One of our journalists may be in touch to discuss further and we’ll publish a selection as part of an upcoming feature.

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