[ SECRET POST #4420 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #4420 ⌋

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[(Anonymous)]

There's nothing wrong with parasocial relationships as long as you don't expect anything out of them though

[(Anonymous)]

I think it's something to be careful about, even if you don't expect anything out of it, because it can very easily become an unhealthy habit.

[(Anonymous)]

Eh, everybody has unhealthy habits. Pretending someone's your best friend is like a 3 out 10 on the bad coping mechanism scale.

[(Anonymous)]

*shrug*

there's definitely worse things, I agree with that

[(Anonymous)]

Not if it replaces real-life interactions. Then it's like a 9/10 on the bad coping mechanism scale.

[(Anonymous)]

*googles "parasocial relationship"*

I... I need to go lay down.

[(Anonymous)]

OP, please go get some help.

[(Anonymous)]

OP, a parasocial relationship isn't necessarily a bad thing. A parasocial relationship can be the source of a lot of good feelings, and have a measurable positive effect on someone's life. Having a fantasy of meeting and getting along with the celebrity in question isn't necessarily unhealthy, either, when the fantasy comes with the understanding that it isn't an expectation or reflective of reality. Daydreams are nice, ok, they're pleasant and fun.

A parasocial relationship also isn't necessarily a maladaptive coping mechanism to stressors in one's own life; particularly in the short term, it can help one handle the difficult emotions that come with situational stress. It can also be a source of strength when it comes to managing chronic issues. It shouldn't be the ONLY coping mechanism, okay, because life problems don't solve themselves, but it can be helpful as one of several tools.

So with that having been said, OP, I hope you're taking steps to make things better for yourself - and I can't say what the right moves would be, because you haven't told us what you're having trouble with - but while you're working on that, it's good to have something positive to focus on. Good luck.

[(Anonymous)]

I have never heard of the term parasocial before this post.

[(Anonymous)]

Ehh, I wish someone'd latch on to me. My main problem is the lack of friendly interaction. I write some fic too...

I've read that reaching out is one of the best things a person may do when having troubles, like depression.

[(Anonymous)]

Huh, I learned a new word today. Cool. Anyway, I fantasize about bumping into my favorite authors/actors/musicians/persons I admire all the time. Sometimes I stop myself from dreaming because it's kinda cringey, but then I feel pretty bad because it's a relatively harmless pastime and the chances of me running into any of those people are slim to none. However, if you do feel unhappy with your life, then it might be a good idea to talk to someone to figure out what's making you unhappy.

[(Anonymous)]

Maladaptive daydreaming.

[(Anonymous)]

Classifying everything as maladaptive daydreaming leads to cutting everything off that could've helped bring some positivity. Take it from me who just became suicidal after trying to cut off anything "daydreaming".