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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    5 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.

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      4 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. 🥲🤌🏼