“Parasocial Attachment Disorder

Parasocial Attachment Disorder is a term to describe people who experience parasocial relationships on the most disruptive level.

Symptoms people with Parasocial Relationships may experience are

• Inability to think about anything other than Parasocial Figure for long periods of time, resulting in lack of focus
• A need for constant updates or viewings of Parasocial Figure causing excessive internet usage in their name
• A sense of emotional pain or distress when Parasocial Figure is no longer accessible or available which can lead to feelings of abandonment or loss
• A sense of jealousy or discomfort towards other fans or when when Parasocial Figure interacts with others
• Intense emotional reactions to the life events of Parasocial Figure
• A tendency to view Parasocial Figure as perfect, leading to unrealistic ideals
• A tendency to struggle interacting with those on the same “relationship level” as Parasocial other. Siuch as having a hard time making friends due to the belief that they will never be as good or feeling they’re cheating on their partner due to their feelings
• Unrealistic ideals for the future, such as believing they will meet Parasocial Figure and Parasocial Figure will immediately be everything they dreamed of them being/solve all of their problems
• Desire to take/intrusive thoughts of taking extreme measures to ensure a relationship with Parasocial Figure
• Feelings of depression, distress, anguish, or even suicidal over the reality of the relationship between themself and Parasocial Figure
• Inability to stop or control thoughts relating to or about Parasocial Figure/Influx of intrusive thoughts
• Attachment to Parasocial other feels like a disorder or an addiction and is near impossible to get over without the help of others
• Attachment lasting years without pause
• Attachment randomly triggering again after the haver was thought to be over with it

This is not a radqueer term! I can’t stop anyone from using it but if you do please don’t like if your main is radqueer or reblog onto a radqueer blog”

Coined by honourablepresents on January 24, 2025.

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