Psychologist Talks Trends In Talking With Spirit Dolls 'Spirit Doll': Owner Has Mental Disorders Or Delusions

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JAKARTA - Psychologist from the University of Indonesia A. Kasandra Putranto assessed that someone who considers a spirit doll as a child or friend may be a sign that someone is experiencing delusions. mental or delusional," Kasandra said as quoted by Antara, Saturday, January 8. According to her, playing with spirit dolls is actually normal if the owner is aware that spirit dolls are only dolls and are not friends or their own children. It's still normal, but the most important thing is that the owner is aware that the spirit doll cannot replace a child or a friend," said Kasandra. mental disorders. Therefore, Kasandra said it is important to know p cause someone to play with spirit doll. If someone chooses a spirit doll because he feels lonely, then the people around him, including parents, friends, and other family members can become a support system.

"We can help to improve his social skills so he can make friends and closeness with other people," Kasandra added. and understanding the main reasons why someone chooses a spirit doll is the most important thing," he said. It is known that nowadays, spirit dolls are very popular because many artists or public figures have them. Most spirit dolls are in the form of babies and many owners treat them like their own children. Although dolls are more often associated with children, Kasandra said adults also have a need to nurture and care for others. This makes spirit dolls very popular.