2. Definition
β’ An obsessive-addictive disorder in which a
person becomes overly involved with eh
details of a celebrityβs personal life.
β’ Types
β Entertainment-social
β Intense-personal
β Borderline-pathological
3. Entertainment Social
β’ Comprises of fans that are attracted to their
favorite celebrity because of their perceived
ability to entertain and become a social focus
β’ βI love to talk with others who admire my
favorite celebrity.β
4.
5. Intense-personal
β’ Reflects intensive and compulsive feelings
about the celebrity, akin to the obsessional
tendencies of fans often referred to in the
literature
β’ βI share with my favorite celebrity a special
bond that cannot be described in words.β
6.
7. Borderline-pathological
β’ Typified by uncontrollable behaviors and
fantasies regarding scenarios involving their
celebrities
β’ βI have frequent thoughts about my favorite
celebrity, even when I donβt want to.β
8.
9. Solutions
β’ Pursue a realistic passion.
β’ Come to the realization that celebrities donβt
look how you see them on TV, at all times of
the day.
β’ Learn to accept yourself.
β’ Be the star in your life
