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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

It's hard to admit you have a problem. If you're reading this, then you may be feeling annoyed by the celebrity obsession. Maybe you feel embarrassed or weird because your mind is always haunted by everything that some famous figure did.Society in general tends to worship celebrities. As that worship develops into thoughts and behaviors that have a negative impact on a person's life, it's time to take action. Eliminating or reducing the severity of the problem can be easily achieved.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Situation analysis

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   Consider this character is Who by identifying the qualities that appeal to you. You need to sit down and make a list. You already have connections with this person for a number of reasons. Physical attractiveness is not the only reason why you are attracted to the person.
   • There are times when we notice certain qualities in celebrities that are not present in our own lives, so we wish to have those qualities. Maybe they show kindness to everyone they meet, and you feel like most people in your life are unkind.
   • Remember that the person celebrities are presenting to the world is a character image - an ideal masked version - that conceals their more basic and genuine character traits about who they are. You often don't see them for a bad day or private moment. That can ruin the personal image / brand that they have built a lot.

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   Determine what "what" your obsession has on other relationships in your life. Phobias are considered unusual because they negatively affect your ability to love someone and be an effective member of society. Your mind can be so overwhelmed by thoughts of a celebrity that you only have a little space for other things.
   • Are you isolating yourself instead of attending events?
   • Are you more likely to get angry at family or friends when you hear that your obsession has caused something to disappoint you?
   • Do you feel depressed or anxious about being with everyone around you and flee to a private place to immerse yourself in the obsession? These are common feelings among people with a celebrity obsession.

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   Analysis reason you think you have this phobia. According to research, celebrity obsession affects two functions: making friends and personal personality. Feel lonely and need someone to understand you? Or maybe you like the way celebrities handle things on their own and want to be like them.
   • Clinical psychologists think that phobias are like framing an object, person or activity. Psychological obsession is defined as an ongoing invasive and inappropriate thought, concept, image or urge that results in severe, painful fear. or annoying.

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   Ask yourself when Do you have thoughts and feelings about celebrities, are they true in reality? Do you imagine you are hanging out with a celebrity; but really Do you also believe it will happen? Do you pretend to know what they're thinking about a person or a situation? Are you forgetting that you cannot read other people's minds?
   • Do you have a direct interaction with that celebrity so that you can develop into a healthy relationship? If not, then you have to deal with the fact that you have imagined some kind of relationship that goes beyond a "normal" relationship.
   • Researcher and professor - Brian Spitz Berg at San Diego State Media University points out that connecting with celebrities through social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can leave fans behind. has a special feeling as if the celebrities are just talking to them. This can make you feel confused.
   • Such one-way relationships are known as one-sided interactions, meaning one person develops emotional energy, attention, and time for the other, while the other, the iconic character is purely. don't know about this person's existence. The celebrity obsession almost always falls under this condition.

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   Recognize the celebrity obsession helps you with your needs how. We all have emotional needs and need to be met: a need to be loved; the need to have a place to belong; and the need for safety are a few examples. Are you so content with the obsession that you overlook many opportunities to find satisfaction in your interactions with real people?
   • Introspection is a direct effort to approach your inner process. By figuring out how and why you react to the people and things around you, you will help yourself resolve many personal conflicts. Only you can do what is necessary to find the answer to this question. Analysis is difficult, but it will lead you on a clear path toward change.
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Method 2 of 3: Make change

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   Determine the level of your phobia. If you have been honest with yourself, it is possible to determine how obsessed you are. It helps to know to what extent you are. The more aware of your behavior, the more likely you are to be willing to change your thoughts and thinking.
   • Studies have identified three independent tendencies of celebrity worship. Where do you place yourself in these three trends ?:
   • A. Social-entertainment: Relates to attitudes when an individual is attracted to a celebrity for his ability to be entertaining and to be the focus of society in a conversation with like-minded people. .
   • B. Personal-aggressive: Involving an individual who has an intense, possessive feeling toward a celebrity.
   • C. Boundary-pathology: Involving the individual exhibiting out-of-control behavior and the fantasies of celebrity.

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   Seek professional help to identify the behavior you want to change if you are struggling to do it for yourself. Psychologists and psychiatrists are always present in your local area. If you live in the US, you can check out the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association.

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   Sign a behavior agreement and have a family member or friend testify. This agreement will allow you to clearly explain your goals and timeframes. Signing this document represents your commitment to change and free yourself from celebrity obsession.

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   Expand the range of your interests. Sometimes life goes out of balance. If you focus too much on one issue, then you are probably setting the limit on your abilities. If you spend most of your time in a day, week, or month haunting a celebrity, you're missing out on a lot of potentially worthwhile experiences.
   • In the 24/7 global education age, you can discover a new topic every day of the year and never run out of material to learn, never run out of things to do or someone to meet.
   • Identify 3 activities you want to learn more about or participate in. You won't know what you want unless you try. They create healthy distractions and will help you build new and meaningful relationships with others.
   • Inform your family members and friends that you're trying to find something new to learn more about the world. If you are comfortable with telling them about your efforts to stop the phobia, speak up. Everyone can give you a few suggestions you've never thought of.
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Method 3 of 3: Creating a life in balance

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   Calculate how many hours you spend online. Many people spend a lot of time in the virtual world of computers and social media focusing on just one celebrity. This makes it difficult to develop healthy social skills to participate in real social interactions.
   • Research has shown that people who learn social skills experience positive social and behavioral development.

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   Determine whether you need to stop all activities related to focusing on the phobia. Some people find it most effective to abruptly stop all activities, (abruptly cease) while others have to gradually reduce their exposure. No matter what you decide, you will need to have the right strategy in place to increase your chances of reaching your goal.
   • A study in the British Journal of Health Psychology found that people who stated their intentions about achieving their goals were more successful than control groups without stating their intentions.
   • Pick a date to get started. Setting a deadline for yourself will help focus your efforts.
   • Make sure you have family and friends supporting at the right time.
   • Eliminate any phobia reminders. You can wrap them up and throw them away or store them in the attic or garage. This will help you officially change and "throw away" old thoughts and feelings and go a new path. In this way, you also remove any potential irritants.
   • If you stumble and find yourself haunted again, you need to make some adjustments to the difficult side and start over. You have the right to do so.

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   Limit yourself to the right amount of time to stay informed about celebrity achievements (for example: 30 minutes per month). For Americans, who spend an average of 15 and a half hours per day in both traditional and digital media, you will often have some surprising news. Just encapsulate that time.

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   Meet new people by joining groups, volunteering or working. You can find people who will fulfill your needs, are willing and able to create important relationships with you. There are hundreds of opportunities to help others, and everyone who knows you will be happy when you help them. If you want to better deal with stress when trying to make personal change, help others.

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   Balance interpersonal communication time, face-to-face social situations, and online dialogue. Life is about having full experiences. Limiting yourself to the cyber world will not help you build the authentic life you want and deserve.
   • Chances are you'll create and enjoy a great life without the help of a celebrity. Maybe they're too busy, and so are you.
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Advice

• You can still be a fan of celebrities without being haunted by them.
• Be brave in the face of new situations and meeting new people. You can do it.
• It will take time to develop new behavior, so be patient.
• Knowledge of human behavior will help you in many ways.
• Feel free to say “No” to someone about participating in activities that could potentially negatively affect what you are doing to improve your life.

Warning

• Pay attention to your behavior and know that a violent phobia can develop. You must contact someone (family, friends, 113) who can help you at the first sign of violence against a celebrity or another person.