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Can I base him on an actual person?

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Yes. For example, if you have a crush on someone but you can't talk to them, you can just imagine it. Or if you need some encouragement, think of the most encouraging person you know!

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How can my imaginary friend cure my depression?

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Make them encouraging and positive. Have a conversation with them about your problems.

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Is it OK that your imaginary friend is actually very known like on a game or on an movie?

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Why not? It just makes it easier to create them. There is no shame in doing that because tons of people do it too.

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How do I get confident to talk or feel my imaginary friend?

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She/he is your imaginary friend, you can make them do or say anything. You can make their personality similar to yours so you feel more confident.

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How to visualize how they look?

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Draw them out on a piece of paper or on your device. You can even base them of a person on TV.

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Can your imaginary friend be a real toy that you have e.g. a stuffed chicken.

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Of course! Your imagination is endless! The best part is that you can hold them physically.

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How do I remember the birthday, name, or personality?

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Write it down on a piece of paper. You'll remember it better that way. You may also want to look over it a few times until you fully remember it.

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If i did all the steps, what do I do to clearly see them?

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Look at the drawing or picture of them and look at where you want them to appear. Continue this process until it works.

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I drew the imaginary friend, but now I want it to be in front of me so I can see it just living and not on the paper, but it's hard to imagine them.

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Look at the picture and imagine them in your head. Look at the spot you want them to appear. Continue this process until you can see them.

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I want to have an imaginary friend that looks like a real person, but I don't know how to imagine my friend like a real person! What can I do about it?

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You can look at the people around you for example, or you can decide what your imaginary friend will look like based on human features.

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I want to have an imaginary friend! But, I can’t imagine this friend! What do I do?

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Draw them on a piece of paper. Drawing helps with your imagination and gives you a lot more information to work with.

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Hello, what should I do if everything seems to work out, but my friend does not notice me?

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Since they are imaginary, there is really not much to say: just imagine they do.

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Can my imaginary friend be scary?

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Sure! It is in your imagination, so it can be whatever you want.

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Should I talk to him in my mind or out loud?

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It's your choice! Still, it might be best to talk in your mind if you are around other people or in a place where talking is discouraged.

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How do I remember my friend's birthday?

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You could put it on your calendar, or put a sticky note on the wall with their birthday on it. You could also use the Windows calendar.

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Are imaginary friends real?

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No, they are imaginary.

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Can I have 2 or more imaginary friends?

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Yes, you can have as many as you want. Twi is definitely acceptable, and a little more than that is fine too.

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How do I remember how they look like?

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Try drawing him/her on a piece of paper. Or a Post-It note. Drawing helps with your imagination and gives you a lot more information to work with.

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Can I make her my twin sister?

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Sure! Your imaginary friend can be anything you want! It’s totally up to you.

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