Reborn dolls are often custom made to closely resemble human babies, looking extremely real. These dolls are often made of soft vinyl or silicone and they take weeks or even months to create. They are even weighted to feel more human-like. In a recent couple of years, reborn dolls have made their way into the hands of several individuals, and those who get them do so for various reasons.
Initially, reborn dolls were owned by collectors and artists. However, just recently, reborn dolls have been used for therapeutic purposes of different individuals under various conditions. To dig deeper into this hyper-realistic doll phenomenon, below are some of the specific cases where reborn dolls prove to be therapeutic.
For Parents Who are Coping with a Loss
It is really difficult for parents to cope with the loss of their child, most especially if the baby they lost is their firstborn, or a baby that they have been waiting for so long. There are instances wherein reborn dolls help parents, particularly mothers, to cope with their loss and tend to care for a reborn doll as how they would if their child had lived. These dolls seem to help ease the pain that they are feeling because of their loss.
For People Managing Their Frustrations
Some people find it hard to contain their frustration or sadness which can be due to a variety of reasons. But reborn dolls prove to be beneficial, particularly for women dealing with the anger and frustration brought about by their infertility or inability to bring forth a child into this world. These dolls make them feel like mothers, helping them manage their emotions. On the other hand, reborn dolls are also perfect for couples who want to strengthen their relationship by having a baby but don’t have time in the present to care for a real child.
For People with Mental Health Disorders
Finally, reborn dolls are also therapeutic for people suffering from certain mental health disorders. For instance, an old woman suffering from dementia may be able to manage her condition better after seeing an imitation of her baby who is now a fully grown adult. On the other hand, people suffering from depression and anxiety may find comfort in reborn dolls because holding them feels like holding a real baby. This can trigger their body to release more oxytocin, or the natural feel-good hormone, easing their depression or anxiety.
To wrap things up, reborn dolls are created for a reason. Though not all people will be able to appreciate their beauty, some find comfort in owning these dolls. These are the parents who are coping with the loss of their baby, as well as individuals seeking to manage their emotions. Reborn dolls are also therapeutic to people suffering from mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. While there may be a stigma that is associated with the ownership of these dolls, by all means, feel free to get your own especially if, for you, it is beneficial.
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