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Do you have BJD Addiction?

Feb 15, 2019

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  1. Yes

    82 vote(s)
    56.2%
  2. No

    41 vote(s)
    28.1%
  3. I can quit anytime

    23 vote(s)
    15.8%
    1. I don't have anything resembling an addiction to this hobby, but I'm also wary for potential signs of obsession or over-indulgence. When I'm struggling in other facets of my life, I tend to use hobbies as a distraction, which can get out of hand if I'm not very intentional about it. I've collected dolls for a long time, and I've learned to pay attention to the patterns of my interests.
       
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    2. I really love buy dolls. Can’t stop!!
       
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    3. I just like to open new boxes with dolls. :frownyblush:
       
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    4. Not really because I don't have a massive budget to splurge on dolls. When comes to buying a new doll I tend to be very selective so that I don't hurt my wallet too much or become an impulsive buyer.
       
    5. Actually yes. At least now. I was quite calm about it last years and didn't fall in hobby so much, but today I really can't stop and bjd's become daily thing for me.
       
    6. I've been in the fandom for a long time and I've always loved the idea of it and only allowed myself to get an "affordable" doll to start with to make sure that I liked the fandom (Because admittedly, I go through hobbies quickly) and didn't do anything with her for like five years. I thought it was that it really wasn't for me, but I think it's the fact that I couldn't get over the fact that you have to sink some money into it (As I was a youngen with a slim wallet) and also didn't know how to craft just about anything.

      I sold my Doll Leaves Flora to someone who I hope will give her more love than myself and have a full Lillycat doll on it's way, a partner who has taught me how to sew and show me that crafting is A LOT easier than it seems and I have the potential for better income so I'm falling head first into the deep end! I'm also a sucker for props I've realized.
       
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    7. Probably, so I said 'yes'.

      I think it's that way in the beginning at least, the buying of a lot of dolls. I'll hit my two year mark around December and should have 19 dolls at home by then, possibly 20 if there is one I can't live without. (17 at home now waiting on 2)

      I pretty much have what I want right now. I can't see myself keeping up with this pace in 2020. I think I would like to buy the ones I have nice things next year instead of getting more dolls - maybe limit myself to 3 next year.

      Is buying stuff for the dolls instead of the dolls count as an addiction?!?

      I can quit anytime, I just don't want to quit! :XD:
       
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    8. Not yet, I almost wish I did haha. Getting a doll you’re in love with us such a rush. So far I haven’t seen any I like as much as the dolls I already have.
       
    9. I have found a few dolls that I like but they are limiteds so I'll be skiping those for now besides we have had to now spend a small fortune on remodeling our mid to late 1800's english terrence house as all the plaster fell off the brick work in basically every single room we think we have a roof leek and I have seen so much silicon and nails I'm starting to think thats the only things holding this house up :s.

      so right now I think my BJD addiction is well kaput for now.
       
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    10. Update to my earlier reply:
      I have a clinical addiction to shopping for BJDs and their items at this point. My family has intervened, and I’ll be selling much of what I have and getting professional help. I hope to approach the hobby from a healthier place eventually.
       
    11. Not sure for which option I should vote...
      I'm not eddicted to colecting or customizing per se, but to planning the characters.

      I spent loads and loads of time on searching for right sculpts. Sometimes successfuly, sometimes not at all. Sometimes I also make sketches and designs, buy fabrics, gather the needed supplies...but I don't buy the doll, usually. I don't know why, really. Sometimes, I don't feel up to the project, sometimes the sculpt is just aproximate match or would require too extensive modding, so I keep on vaiting for better one and other more or les valid reasons.
      Strangely, I don't have the same problem with pet dolls.

      Seems my eddiction is obsessive planning.
       
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    12. It’s been a 1.5 years since I started and I am still exploring what I like. I recently decided to add every dollar I spent on the hobby over the past year and got horrified. It’s totally off from the number I had in my mind of how much this is costing me :(. My advice is write down every purchase and sale in a spreadsheet:)
       
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    13. I'm glad your getting help. I know what its like to have a addiction mine is shopping in general so its hard for me. The best we can do is take it one day at a time and honestly some days are better then others. Take this recovery at your pace and part with things your 100% good parting with etc. Do this for you dont do it to please others and surround yourself with very supportive ppl. i made the mistake of trying to please people and had little to no support and ended up depressed and bitter and my habit got worse, my relationships took a hit most got angry an berated me and this also showed the ppl who really cared and those that only cared as ling as i fit into their ideal box. So please please do not do this to please others, take it at your pace and set goals and make sure your surrounded with truly loving and supportive ppl cuz that does make all the difference. Take it one day at a time.
       
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    14. Not to mention, that’s helpful for insurance and for future sales. (Ideally, track what you pay and retail cost, I suppose.)
       
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    15. im just starting out the hobby and i can already see an addiction forming ;~; im going to try to control myself by setting a monthly limit on doll items.
       
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