[ SECRET POST #2839 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2839 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I don't know if this is the case with your friend, because obviously some people do take fandom too seriously, but consider the following:
- maybe your friend is exaggerating, people do that a lot in fandom (including myself, I often say things like "this fic made me cry" even though I wasn't literally crying)
- maybe your friend does have real problems and focusing on fandom problems is their way of dealing. Because it's easier to worry about fic claiming than to worry about your new job or about that paper you have to hand in or about your sick grandmother, and in a way it may be more rewarding to worry about fandom problems because they have easier solutions. That doesn't mean that your fandom friend has no real life troubles.

[elaminator]

IA. There's no way of knowing what the friends story is, but even if they haven't mentioned any IRL problems to OP it doesn't mean they don't have any. Sometimes RL problems are difficult to discuss and you would rather focus on something that isn't so serious.

And who knows, they might be so upset about fandom events because fandom is the place they turn for support or distraction. Even a relatively small negative event can have a huge impact on you if there are lots of other (big or small) things wrong in your life.

(I once sat on the floor and cried for ten minutes after spilling coffee grounds. I was not that upset about spilling coffee, it was caused by built up frustration, stress and depression.)

Not saying this is the case for certain, but...just saying you can't always know. If fandom is the only issue then they should probably take a break, see if they enjoy it more when they come back. However, it's their decision and if you don't want to hear it anymore then all you can really do is try changing the subject, tell them about how you feel, or stop talking to them for the time being.