 The REAL reason why you're so obsessed with your water bottle. Just like kids, adults need security blankets too. It's called object attachment, and people are catching on. Research shows more and more adults are turning to certain objects for emotional support and help ease a number of things. One study found that 40% of adults still sleep with a stuffed animal, although Bill DeBear commissioned the survey, so make of that what you will. So whether it's a teddy bear or a 32 ounce dishwasher safe water bottle, our possessions can provide us real comfort. Which might be the reason why you're still holding onto that raggedy old baby blanket.