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Obsession with a fictional character
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I've been in love with a fictional character for literally, years now. An obsessive kind of love. And honestly, he's kind of a random character. From a comedy cartoon. I fantasize constantly about him, no matter where I am, who I am with. It honestly doesn't bother me. I just wonder for my sanity sometimes. I mean, it's been years now. All I do anymore is draw him, think about him, write about him, etc. It's gotten to the point where I can't focus in school or do anything productive. I just want to do something that has to do with him, even if it's just thinking about him. It puts extreme stress on my relationship. I didn't think much of it at first, I just expected it to kind of fade out along with my other temporary obsessions, but this one has only ever gotten stronger, and like I said, it's been 5-6 years now.

I'm just wondering if anyone's ever experienced the same thing. Or known someone who has. Is this normal? Thanks.
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Comments (10)
freeforall (22316)
2009-04-24 22:21:33
mate your sick,look what you are doing come on grow up
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Lister (22356)
2009-04-26 07:13:07
hey theres not a guy alive who wouldnt screw jessica rabbit
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i1100 (22312)
2009-04-26 17:35:23
@: freeforall
Look what I'm doing? Am I really hurting anyone that much? Is it really that big of a deal? What the fuck.
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buoengs (22472)
2009-04-29 06:43:05
I actually think this is fairly normal. The duration seems a bit long BUT that could just be because you haven't run across any characters who seem more interesting to you...

I say this because I, all of my friends, my younger sister, and most of her friends have had pretty deep interest/obsessions with various fictional characters. And I know of several internet subcultures that take it to an even more extreme level than me or anyone else I know; and I would hesitate to even call that "not normal". Building a fantasy life is what people DO. Especially locked in this silly world.

Just enjoy it, unless you find that it is making you or others actually unhappy; that would be a warning sign that perhaps something needs to change.

And @freeforall: Dude, seriously. I second the "is it really that big a deal", because you know-- it really isn't.... :s
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curiousmeem (23140)
2009-05-18 00:24:19
U need 2 realize he/she has what you want to be or want in a mate
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bdsmboy (23304)
2009-05-24 17:33:53
well maybe tell us who the charater is and maybe there is good reason but i must agree with guy up top who wouldnt screw jessica rabbit
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ninjasrock (22947)
2009-06-18 15:00:48
heh.
*mabye i shouldnt tell people im obsesed with superman*
oh crap, did i just type that?
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Lettuce12345 (27514)
2009-09-07 14:06:18
Lucius Malfoy from harry potter is f****** hawt
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thembones5 (30108)
2009-10-20 21:51:30
its kinda normal not that long tho i sometimes think ppl in anime and i wish i could marry some
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sephff9 (30328)
2009-10-25 23:19:50
I think they are the incarnation of your ideal partner in real life. Keep that in mind.
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