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Dolls as an autistic special interest?

Feb 25, 2016

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    1. I was so nervous joining this forum, seeing this thread helped to lessen my anxiety!
      I have Aspergers along with other disabilities. I guess the first reason why I got interested in BJD is due too my life long interest in anything to do with creation, as of lately I think it also is way for me to escape all my problems in a productive manner.
       
      #21 iwantpizza1, Mar 9, 2016
    2. I have high-functioning autism and MCDD (terminology explanation in case anyone was wondering -- I always say 'I have autism' rather than 'I am autistic', just as I would say 'I have blue eyes' rather than 'I am blue-eyed' -- I feel one characteristic can never define me enough to be something I 'am' as a whole).

      I don't know if dolls are a particular special interest of mine. Stories have always fascinated me and yes, my dolls are characters in my stories, but they are also just beautiful things to collect. Collecting all the things is a bit of a habit that I guess is due to my autism (afaik, obtaining a collectible item raises dopamine in the brain and as dopamine levels are lower in autism, it does sort of makes sense that you'd enjoy raising them more).

      I don't know if I really care whether they are, either. I happen to like collecting BJDs, so I do. That's enough for me. :)
       
      #22 Little Lost Pixie, Mar 9, 2016
    3. Wow, I'm so happy I came across this thread! I am autistic as well, and BJDs are definitely one of my special interests. I am also an aspiring writer and love to draw, which ties in very nicely with this hobby, as it helps me develop my characters even further.
      It's great to know that there are other people on the spectrum in the hobby! My dolls make for a great creative outlet. Through them, I feel like I can give form to feelings I don't really know how to explain with words, if that makes any sense.
      Sometimes I lack the mental energy to give my dolls the attention they deserve, which is frustrating, but I love them very much. My parents used to be pretty unimpressed with my BJDs, since they didn't see the point with them, but now they're very supportive and always listen to me when I talk about doll related things, since they understand that it makes me happy and helps me de-stress.
       
      #23 inkyLand, Mar 12, 2016
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