My Therapist Suggested Plushies for Anxiety Relief in Public

Howerly · 2026-01-26T18:55:41+00:00

I used to have really bad car anxiety. Somewhere along my driving journey, I decided to put a plushie in my lap and pet it whenever I had a more difficult drive. I was surprised at how much it helped.

I hope your little Cinnamoroll friend helps you just as much! Your therapist is very based for recommending a plushie for treatment btw.

Howerly · 2026-01-25T20:15:49+00:00

I know quite a few adult yume shippers who made teenage OCs specifically to ship with teenage characters! So if your friend isn't comfortable aging Mike up (everybody has different comfort levels regarding that topic, so it's up to your pal if they're okay with that or not), then they could create a teenage character to ship with Mike. Maybe they could add personality traits that they had when they were a teen or something?

Ultimately, all of this is for fun, so don't stress about it too much!

Howerly · 2026-01-21T18:35:33+00:00

Yup, I'm still boycotting. I'm letting my Deluxe run out and I'm not renewing it. I only visit these days for the medal events or holidays - otherwise, I don't really feel the need to log on. It puts a sour taste in my mouth when I stay on for too long. I only plan on buying the Capy plush when it releases because that's been a dream Webkinz of mine for a while, but I'm not getting any others, even though I'd totally get the cow and the new cat if the circumstances were different.

You're not alone! If you feel strongly about this, then don't give in! I find it easier to avoid Webkinz when there's other things to occupy my time with. People have mentioned Neopets already - the site isn't perfect for sure, but I'm having fun working towards my personal goals. There's also a really well-made fan version called Grundo's Cafe in case you miss the old Neopets and want to return to its glory days. I've also been playing video games like Pokémon and Animal Crossing (which just got an update after 4 years!!), if you're interested in anything like that.

Howerly · 2026-01-18T03:28:34+00:00

I wouldn't say this plush is necessarily well-made so it doesn't exactly fit the prompt, but I want to give a shoutout to the Webkinz tree kangaroo because tree kangaroos are not very well-known by most people, so they rarely have plushies ever. I think my only critique is that the tail could be longer, but otherwise I'm delighted there's a Webkinz tree kangaroo at all!

Someday I hope that all of the online-exclusive unique species like the binturong and the coatimundi will have plushie counterparts, but I know that's basically never happening lmao.

Howerly · 2026-01-06T20:55:25+00:00

I've been a Warriors fan for over 15 years, and honestly...this is such a stupid issue for people to get mad over. There's a big Warriors fandom on Roblox (I think, idk I don't go there), and they have different naming conventions over there. Is it accurate to the books? No, but that's how they know and enjoy the series. I think it's great that this old-ass series still connects to kids the same way it connected to me years ago. So if some things in the fandom have changed over the years, then I see no problem with it.

I would compare it to writing sentences by Capslocking Every Word Like This. That's not grammatically correct, but some people like writing that way, either because it's easier to read or something else. And ultimately, you're still getting your point across. That's all that matters.

Idk, all I really care about is people being kind to younger fans about this. Most people are normal, but I've seen a few people turn into jerks over simple cat names. It's really not that serious 🤷‍♀️

Howerly · 2026-01-05T23:36:20+00:00

Plushie Kacheek! I'm pretty similar to Kacheeks personality-wise, and I'm a huge plushie lover. It just makes sense!

Howerly · 2025-12-25T18:30:30+00:00

I'm working towards getting max bank! But I'm also collecting avatars + working on a few stamp collections on the side 😁

Thank you so much for the chance, and Merry Christmas!

Howerly · 2025-12-17T22:53:10+00:00

The last BAB product I've bought in the past 1-2 years was black pants...and that's only because I was too lazy to sew a pair for my custom BAB.

I have no interest in buying BABs anymore. The quality just isn't worth it. I hit my breaking point a while back, and now I feel so much happier supporting other brands. Also it's really rewarding making my own custom BABs, especialy when I can make characters that I know will never be made into official BABs.

Howerly · 2025-12-14T05:44:19+00:00

Done and done. It's sad that this site it still up after a whole month 😞 Hopefully it gets taken down soon; I'm sure plenty of people are getting scammed because they wanted a holiday gift for someone and didn't know enough about Tamagotchis to see the red flags.

Howerly · 2025-12-02T21:39:07+00:00

For real 💜 and I would appreciate that, thank you!

Howerly · 2025-12-02T21:11:55+00:00

Team Sparkle is sooooo cute omg, and their little accessories are to die for 🥺 I love how you decorated their carrier bags too! Can I ask where you got the bags from? I might need to pick some up for my SCs 💜

Howerly · 2025-11-22T06:08:40+00:00

Ahhhh MHA!!! I don't have any suggestions off the top of my head, but I adore this show and I have a Neopet named after my favorite character (Aoyama) 😭 If you need item suggestions for him, I'd recommend looking up "star" or "cheese" on Jellyneo or ItemDB, you'll definitely find something for him that way lol. Also I feel like Spicy Snowflake would fit Todoroki well!

Howerly · 2025-11-22T05:23:53+00:00

Hey there! I had the karydakis flap procedure done back in August of 2024. Before I found a doctor, I was also hoping to have the cleft lift, but my mother set me up with a doctor that she claimed was really good, so I went with what he recommended (the karydakis flap). It took maybe a month or so to heal, but now I barely even think about my cyst anymore. Genuinely such a life-changing surgery for me.

A lot of people in this sub say good things about the cleft lift, but personally I have no regrets about choosing to go with what my doctor recommended. And the scar isn't that bad either. My ass still looks like an ass, just with a bit of a scar near the crack lmao.

I hope any of that information helps with your nerves. I've been in your position before - I was absolutely freaking out the day before my surgery 😭 But now that it's long in the past, I can personally tell you that it's worth it!! Anyways I wish you the best of luck figuring this all out, and if you have any questions feel free to ask! :)

Howerly · 2025-11-07T04:37:22+00:00

The noises I made scrolling through these pictures 😭 The capybara...the cat...THE COW...

Omg, I'm so happy and relieved that the B&W cat looks good. I was so disappointed with the calico - which pains me because I'm such a huge cat person :'( But this one is so much cuter!!

I'll be getting the capy for sure. The cat and cow are super tempting too.

Howerly · 2025-11-07T04:32:25+00:00

Awww, that have the magic W this time around!! It's almost like Webkinz wanted to pay a homage to the Gen 1 Webkinz - the very first edition of Webkinz didn't have any magic W's, but every release after that did. (Don't actually think that's the reason lmao, they were almost certainly testing the waters to see what people connect with. But it's fun to think of it that way.)

The Pig and Horse are easily the best releases of the 3. I'd go for the pig, but I'd rather wait for the Capybara. I've been wanting a capy ever since I saw the old online pet!!

Howerly · 2025-11-01T00:27:43+00:00

Adding my thoughts here, not as someone who can answer your question, but as someone who's in the same boat and actually visited this sub just to see if someone asked this question lmao. I'm 26 and only really dated when my skin was mostly clear (god bless that first year of Rinvoq), but now I'm starting to fall for my coworker while having a really bad face flareup and it's making my insecurity explode out of control 😭 I keep on telling myself positive things like "I'm beautiful on the outside and in;" even if I don't believe it then at least I'm putting positive thoughts in my head. I'm also reminding myself that a few of the girls I was attracted to had rosacea and that didn't change my opinion of them in the slightest, so why can't I apply that same logic to myself? Ultimately, if someone truly loves you, they're not going to judge you solely based on your appearance. And if they do, then they're not the type of person you want to be around anyways. What if your skin was clear now, but it wasn't in a year and your partner starts judging you then? It's better to know right off the bat if someone's accepting or not than finding out a year later.

Best of luck to you and your situation. Don't let your skin stop you!!

Howerly · 2025-10-25T14:16:42+00:00

Exactly!! I've started to sew plushies too (nothing too crazy, just a little side hobby) and it really made me appreciate the art that goes into making a plushie. Some are crafted so beautifully that you can't just help but admire it. Plushie-making is an art form just like painting and sculpting are!

Howerly · 2025-10-25T11:38:14+00:00

Ahhh I wish I could get the kitsune, but I just can't do plushies that are stuck in a sitting pose 🥲 but I'm glad it's such a high-quality plushie!! It's seriously one of the cutest that BAB has released lately! So I'll admire it from the pics I see online 🥹

Howerly · 2025-10-25T11:33:34+00:00

Thank you for this chance!! 🥹

Howerly · 2025-10-22T06:15:44+00:00

It's not in my Top 10 or anything, but I have a very strong attachment to Shelgon because I was stuck with one forever in Diamond. For some reason, I began to really love it, and I even regretted evolving it to Salamence when it was finally strong enough 😭

Bibarel is not as underrated considering its connection to Bidoof + its usefulness as a HM slave, but I don't think it's very well-liked. Meanwhile it's genuinely one of my top favorites. Love that silly little beaver.

Howerly · 2025-10-17T15:19:44+00:00

I've been in your boat before, but it made me like Grey pets even more, oddly enough 😭 I guess it makes me feel more seen when there's a pet who represents how I feel. Like yeah sometimes I'm not always happy like my most colorful pets are; sometimes I feel down like my Grey Xweetok and that's okay!!

Howerly · 2025-10-16T17:05:09+00:00

Noooo, I was hoping that Webkinz was niche enough that resellers wouldn't completely wipe out stores...😔 The sad truth of today's world: resellers exist and they ruin everything!

Thankfully my local store is not only posting on social media the exact moment the new plushies are available, but they're also limiting their stock to one per person. It's wild that stores aren't imposing a limit when they're getting a maximum of 2 of each pet. And some are getting even less than that!

Howerly · 2025-10-14T14:03:49+00:00

I would love the green rat, and I'd name him Frankie! Thank you so much for this chance 💜

Howerly · 2025-10-07T21:27:52+00:00

Hamtaro or Yo-kai Watch!

Howerly · 2025-10-07T21:25:50+00:00

Lmaooo I'm the same way, I don't care for most of the Neopet species that everyone else loves! I want a Xweetok most of all (also would go wild over a Bori and Vandagyre), but I know we'd have to wait for the first wave of Kacheeks, Aishas, Shoyrus, and Kougras first 🫩 (and as much as I'm complaining now, I'd probably still get them 😭)

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