Does anybody think it's weird that I have imaginary friends?

Question

I have four imaginary friends. I have a lot more real friends, but I prefer my imaginary ones. My mom hates them because I talk to them more than I talk to her. Is this weird??? I'm actually perfectly normal, save for a panic disorder and a hint of depression.

Answer 1

Not at all.

You are not as alone as you think.

Answer 2

i wouldnt say because alot of people prefer imaginary friends than real onez because they understand them more and can tell them anything. ur not weird.

Answer 3

It's only weird if your four friends answer you back.

Answer 4

haha iloveyou

Answer 5

At least they won't steal your toys.

Answer 6

No you aren't weird , your wonderful

Answer 7

It's kind of strange...but who am I to say.

Just as long as they don't tell you to do bad things.

If it makes you feel better...

However, perhaps you could talk to a therapist.

  

Answer 8

sure honey it is ok....really.

Answer 9

hahaha i find that VERY odd...how old are you 8 or somthing?? but like whatever floats your boat i guess..it might cause trouble in your future though:|

Answer 10

um.............................yes

Answer 11

Well its definatly not normal but it takes all kinds

And if you actually SEE them then theres a problem

hope i helped :)

Answer 12

haha kinda weird

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Answer 13

ohh girll don'tget me started on all of my imaginary friends:

Susan

Jessica

Alex

Karl

and many more they're te\he best

don' t worry i even have one that i married  

Answer 14

If they make you happy then its cool

Answer 15

don't follow her because if you are lonely ,you can talk to them

Answer 16

That's your birth right to imaginary friends.It's not weird but may lead to schizophrenia.

Answer 17

Really?  Can you actually see them?  Yes, that's kinda weird.

Answer 18

What are you smoking?

Answer 19

Just how old are you?  Most people give up their imaginary friends at around age 5 or so.  I think you need to work on your confidence more.

Answer 20

nope thats not weird! i have imaginary friends too its all good ! if you like to talk to yours like i like to talk to mine then who cares what other people think its fun and somewhat supportive! (:

Answer 21

get help !

Answer 22

i dont think its weird at all, i have one  ^_^  his name is Jonathug.

but you should talk to you mom more, i feel kinda bad for her lol

dont forget about family!

but no, not weird at all.

:D

Answer 23

Your not weird.

haha, sometimes people don't understand certain things, such as having imaginary friends, and decide calling things like that weird, or unhealthy.

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Answer 24

Uhmm, it's a bit weird if you have real friends whats the need for fake ones? and its and how old for u don't you think you shoudl have grown outta that faze?

Answer 25

Most people then are ‘weird’! They hold conversations in their minds with people/friends real and imaginary to rehearse scenarios, develop tactics, practice social skills, and so on. Our imagination/fantasy is the convenient ‘drawing board’ we carry around in mind, to help us live life.

But you need to take care that this fascinating tool doesn’t become the means to escape from the “panic” and “depression” real life seems to trigger.

In fantasy, you’re in control, and friends, etc., don’t make you uncomfortable. There’s emotional satisfaction in playing out endlessly imaginary films in which you’re the producer/director/scriptwriter/actor... Daydreaming can become the major preoccupation to avoid life (as possibly your mother fears).

If social interactions make you a little over-anxious and under-confident, you need to deal with them, with help if necessary.

Answer 26

Hey, its great. I like it.

please tell me how to create imaginary friends.

how do you build their  personality. do you have names for them.

Answer 27

Sounds like you may also have Schizophrenia. Do you actually hear them talking to you. Schizophrenia has gotten a bad name. Many associated them with a crazy killer. This is far from true. Most are harmless people who only want to make the world better. There is treatment that can make the voices disappear or diminish. However I have heard some people say them miss them when they are gone. It is also important to note that some people at first have friendly voices that say nice things to them. After time these voices become unfriendly and say bad things. This does not happen in all affected but it does in some.  

Answer 28

Well, yes I would  consider this to be not normal to be honest. You did ask. You said you have a hint of depression and panic disorder. I assume you are on some kind of medicine for that. It can really be hard on your life. It is normal to have some depression. We all experience this sometime in our lives. Now if your imaginary friends spoke back then I would suggest you seek help.  

Answer 29

Kind of...not really. I talk out loud as if I'm talking to someone else when I'm alone, and my grandmother does it in the car under her breath XD I suppose it depends on how far you go with it, like giving names and stuff.  

Answer 30

It is weird but not wrong.  Whatever help you cope.  Just dont let your imaginary friends take over your life and start making you do things that you know is isnt right.  Then it would be weird and wrong.

Answer 31

I had those...when I was like 8. I would talk to them and stuff. I think it's great if your younger. It's not weird... But how old are you??

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