[RedOfTheWoods]

Hello, I am currently 18 and believe this started in my childhood, I was always called weird, people saw me as different than my peers, I never got on with people that well at school and sat by myself often, and I was fine with that, I also had bad anxiety but that's another topic, it started with The Lion King, the character Nala who is the Deuteragonist, I fell in love with her, I felt a way I did not feel before, I was captivated by her beauty and fiesty fiery personality and recently that obsession has come up again, but more severe, I wanted to plaster posters of her on my walls, always be around her, I looked up the animators, voice actors and tried to learn as much as I could about the character, my heart blossomed like never before, that went on for a while, I became a Christian and realised this was almost worship, so ceased it.

Then I thought back to Bambi, Bambi had it all, he was graceful, gentle, adorable yet strong, ripe with charm, I felt like we were kindered spirits, like I could relate to this character and then it happened again, the obsessions, I love this character - I love Bambi, I desperately want to meet this character although I know he is merely art, I long for the characters embrace, I see the virtues he is ripe with, the positvity he conveys throughout the film and how wonderful it would to be around that, but that is not possible, at least not in this life, I'm not sure how I can handle these feelings, I feel like we are spiritually bonded through different worlds, kindered by love, not in a sexual manner necesserily but something beyond that as it is.

All night I would think of these characters, and tear up when I saw the corporate insignia on their art, they are not merely a product I think, they are part of the lifeblood of this world, they can be risen up in due time, those adorable faces, that kind spirit, it helps me get up in the morning, keeps me going in good spirits, however I have found that I can use these feelings to bring me closer to my faith, as I believe Bambi represents key elements of the Will of God as it is in my religion, loving and kind, it brings out my positive side to people, and makes me want to start drawing and practice my artwork; surely that will bring me closer to these drawn characters than any other earthly methods. Thank you for letting me express myself here, I would like to know what you think of my situation regarding this.

This is an extract of a post I made on another psych website very recently.

[Angelique67]

Hi, RedOfTheWoods. I think it's perfectly normal to fall in love with representations of qualities we love. When I was young I was in love with a deceased comedian. It didn't really matter to me that he was dead; I loved him for the beautiful spirit his life expressed. Sending you good thoughts!

[RedOfTheWoods]

I think you have a good point there Angel and you may be onto something there! I'm just a little concerned if I am divulging too much, I will say I had a cry last night when thinking about Bambi, likely because he is just a drawing, it's a bitter pill for me to swallow and I try not to think too hard about it, other times I feel jealous someone is closer to him than I am, thanks.

[RedOfTheWoods]

That sounds about right Angel and you may be onto something there! I have heard of others who do the same so I wouldn't say it's terribly uncommon, but I am a little concerned as I will say I had a cry last night while thinking of the character Bambi, likely because he is just a drawing, it's a bitter pill to swallow and I try not to think too hard about it, and sometimes I feel jealous that others are closer to Bambi than I am, thanks.

[Angelique67]

Originally Posted by RedOfTheWoods

That sounds about right Angel and you may be onto something there! I have heard of others who do the same so I wouldn't say it's terribly uncommon, but I am a little concerned as I will say I had a cry last night while thinking of the character Bambi, likely because he is just a drawing, it's a bitter pill to swallow and I try not to think too hard about it, and sometimes I feel jealous that others are closer to Bambi than I am, thanks.

That's what exactly how I felt about my comedian, I hated thinking anything or anyone was between us, or closer to him than I was. I knew I could never really have a relationship with him, but I felt so connected to him. I still love him, but I guess time gradually changed my perception of how I felt, and now it's not really any different than how I love any other artist who I can never meet. You'll probably find yourself getting to a place where Bambi and other characters you love will be keeping that affection, but not being so intense about having an actual relationship with those characters. (Sorry if I'm not making much sense, I am having trouble with words today, but this seems just like my feelings so long ago.)

Disney can have that effect on people.

[RedOfTheWoods]

How long did it take you to notice a decline in these feelings? For me, it was only when I moved on from one character to another, I do wonder which character would I experience the most intensity with if I have not found out already, whose characteristics I desire the most.

[joacobanfield]

I myself have had delusions with fictional characters thru my whole life.
They go away with time, especially if you have something BIG to fear...

[RedOfTheWoods]

As I was browsing the web today I came across multiple mentions of deer and even Bambi 2, by absolute coincidence? I think not, there must be a high power somewhere trying to convey a message to me, I think God is telling me that Bambi is important to His Will and I must utilize it to strengthen my beliefs and carry out His will.

I don't think these thoughts these "delusions" are necessarily a sickness, but a unique creation by a higher power, instruments to His Will above, Bambi brings me great love and longing for another, this source that emanates from Bambi should be absorbed and shared among others to bring them great love too, the haze is clearing and I see my role, this is surely spiritual matters and not something to be drowned out with medication, least that is what I believe.

[the sad queen]

i used to have such issue and when i recently started writing book series i got obsessed with the two boys im writing about, i feel like i will do anything to have a man like any of them and in the mean time i can change my personality to any of them and even trying to date one of them which sounds like dating myself lol

i think as long as it doesnt interrupt your life in bad thing then its fine, and you said Bambi makes you feel more the power of God so thats totally good thing maybe God doing this to make you get close to him