Trauma leading to PTSD is often the result of the destruction of our reality. A confrontation with Chaos results in our trust and understanding of the laws of nature becoming unmoored from our perceptions. The earth falls from beneath our feet. We are left floating in a void of the unknown. Who can we trust? How do we know what's real? Who are we? And how do we regain our ability to "be" again?
Once known as "Shell Shock" WebMD defines Posttraumatic stress disorder as a "serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying event in which there was serious physical harm or threat. PTSD is a lasting consequence of traumatic ordeals that cause intense fear, helplessness, or horror. Examples of things that can bring on PTSD include sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, war, or natural disaster. Families of victims can develop PTSD, as can emergency personnel and rescue workers."
The PTSD Bunny also includes elements to capture certain aspects of C-PTSD. But due to the complex nature of C-PTSD and the resulting range of projection mechanisms, we've designed an additional line of Mental Health Plushes related to C-PTSD and Childhood Trauma.
PTSD Bunny Set Includes:
PTSD Bunny
Non-removable cuffs
Tiny Trauma Rabbit
Two interchangeable emotion masks
Sturdy Tote Bag
PTSD Bunny measures approx 55cm tall (ears to toes)
Symbolism:
Alchemical Symbol for Putrefaction (Black Sun) symbolizing death/dissolution of the current self and rebuilding.
Masks for hiding true emotions with anger and excessive happiness or charm
True expression hidden under the mask
Chains for being chained to your past
Trauma bun for childhood trauma
IMPORTANT NOTE Regarding the design of our mental health-related Plushie Dreadfuls. We take the topics of mental health and mental health awareness seriously. That's why our design team only creates plushies related to mental health issues with which they have direct experience. In cases where our team does not have direct experience, we assemble an external team of experts to help guide our creative process. In addition, we use Crowd Design to engage a wide range of voices via platforms like Instagram and Facebook. We gather and respond to feedback from our audience - many of whom have direct experience with the mental health issues we're exploring. And while we strive to represent as many aspects of a particular mental health issue as possible while avoiding stereotypical symptoms, we hope you understand that plush toys as an artistic medium do limit the full expression of a particular issue to those things that can be crafted in fabric and stitching.
PTSD Rabbit is Copyright of Mysterious LLC and is exclusively available at plushiedreadfuls.com. Plushie Dreadfuls is a trademark of Mysterious LLC Beware of imitations and copycats.
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Elena del Moral B.Reviewed by Elena del Moral B.
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Layers of therapy (LOVE is bigger than TRAUMA)
As I got my PTSD Bunny and placed it beside the Love Bunny, I told myself: Love is bigger than Trauma. I got Love Bunny as a present, but bought this one as a reminder of the "hole in my soul" placed exactly where this bunny´s black hole is. At first I was mad I could not remove the handcuffs, just like one wants to get rid of trauma, but the thing is you have to learn to live with it . Then I thought of little trauma bunny as the inner child that one has to protect (and not spoil) and how one can hold it to cover the hole by embracing the part of us that is broken, instead of feeling guilt, self loathing, pain and emptiness.
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Kate C.Reviewed by Kate C.
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His name is Baby
I love my PTSD Plushie Dreadful. My therapist is on me to treat myself as I would treat myself as a child - or any of my actual children - in an effort to teach me to show myself better empathy and sympathy over my PTSD. I picked up my Plushie Dreadful and the first thing I did was hold him like a baby. When I realized that, and what I bought him for, I figured “Baby,” was the perfect name for him. Now when I realize I’m having issues with my PTSD I’ll cradle him like a baby. My therapist is right; treating myself differently in those moments does help. So does externalizing some of those emotions onto a plushie.
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Anna P.Reviewed by Anna P.
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It is me
After being through a lot in my life and being abused by a narcissist mother and ex husband l have been trying to heal from my trauma for years. This bunny is the one that touched my heart and even though l was scared of buying it because I thought that every time l look at it it would remind me of my pain ,l was so glad l did buy it . It doesn't hurt me to look at it . It makes me want to hug it and give it love and kisses. I find it very cute and not as scary as the pictures show it. It is a reminder of a part of me that l learn to accept and love .
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Roxanne M.Reviewed by Roxanne M.
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My most favorite so far
I actually was directed to this website as I saw a picture of PTSD bunbun somewhere, I had to have him.. I knew he was meant to be mine, unfortunately he was out of stock but I patiently waited for him to come back and while I waited I started to buy other bunbuns that relate to me and my mental health… the day I got the email he was available I jumped out of bed quicker than a kid on Christmas and purchased him and the day he finally arrived I cried… Dealing with CPTSD is hard but this one thing, one plushie made me feel heard and seen. So thank you, my pic is of my special items.. I will bring on down when I need that particular one and today was most definitely a PTSD bunbun day so he sat next to me as I worked and I played with his ears. Thank you for seeing us all, it’s the little things in life that can make the biggest impact.
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Tammy Z.Reviewed by Tammy Z.
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Understood
I have complex PTSD due to childhood trauma and verbal, mental and emotional abuse. I was struggling with my diagnosis and wether what I had endured was real. I have never felt herd or understood until I found you guys. I call him PT. When PT arrived everything became real, I wasn’t crazy or making things up. I really went through those things. He is such an excellent representation of how it feels hiding behind masks of fake happiness and anger when you feel broken inside. The chains represent so well the powerlessness I feel always controlled by what happened to me. Unable to escape. I also love the black sun on his chest it makes me think of the darkness of the pain and brokenness that keeps the real me from shining through. I also anxiety bunny and plan on buying BPD and depression bunny. Thank you so much for what you do. You make people feel seen and heard.
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