how do i stop being so obsessed with a fictional character? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 days ago by classybattery@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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i really like a fictional character so much it hurts and i have this friend who i make stories with with that character and she's the only one who likes him as much, probably more than me. i don't want to be that way.

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[-] onslaught545@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

This is just shifting addictions to another unhealthy parasocial relationship.

Someone with this type of issue needs to shift their focus to something different than idolizing a person, fictional or not.

[-] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

We might also do them a favor and keep in mind that we're not trained therapists, psychologists, or similar mental health pros of any kind... IANAPsych, et al. 🥲🤌🏼

this post was submitted on 22 Jul 2025

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