one time, ages ago, i became obsessed with a celebrity. now i think its happening again. id rather not say who as its actually embarassing to have to name the celebrity, and i mean, its not exactly relevant. i find when im not watching this actor perform i feel depressed and like i want to watch them, almost like theyre a drug. it makes me feel very confused about myself. my question- should i cut myself off from watching this person altogether or should i not bother because itll pass? i really enjoy their work so its hard for me to just quit. is there something wrong with me? thanks-max
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Obsession?
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Wow, I'm sorry about this, but I keep coming up with the same advice, recently...I think you may want to talk with someone. I'd start with someone close to you if you have a buddy you trust, but if not, I'd find a therapist. They're paid to listen and are completely non-judgmental. I don't know what else to tell you...
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I once read an article about people becomming somewhat obsessed with celebrities. For the most part its really quite common and harmless. Most of us have the urge to ehro worship, it could be a political leader, God, a parent, or for a great many people; a celebrity. If it just makes you feel good to see this person then its no harm to you. Its natural to be unhappy when we're not doing what we enjoy when you are really heavily into something. You just happen to be really heavily into an entertainer. An obsession is only to be worried about when it stops you from living life. If its not tearing your world apart then I doubt you any worse than people who read Heat magazine or other celebrity mags.
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I think cutting youself off from watching this person is more likely to make you more obsessed.