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how do i stop being so obsessed with a fictional character?
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this post was submitted on 22 Jul 2025
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Nothing wrong with being obsessed with a fictional character. Lean into it and find ways of fulfilling the pain you say you are feeling, eg maybe spend more time writing stories about the character to explore things you want to see the character do or go through.
If you really want to "get over it", then focus on developing other hobbies and interests. Whatever your second biggest interest is, spend more time on that.
Genuine question: If it's not a problem being obsessed with fictional character, is it a problem being obsessed with a real person? Why?