I agree a lot with what Jen said, but perhaps it's not as... serious, or dire. I'm not saying it's not a problem, but it could be very important to her in a way.
Sometimes we use things like fictional characters to cope with really difficult things. She may very well have gone through (or is going through) something that's really hard on her, and this is her way to cope with it.
I do think that she should see help, but from a professional. As much as you and your friends care (and it's wonderful that you do!) it's really difficult to break through the fantasy and bring her back to reality, and doing so can sometimes cause a lot of damage, destroying her coping mechanism when she needs it the most.
It will probably sound scary for me to suggest this, but if you really are worried, it's OK to tell someone like your school's guidance counselor, or her mom. It might feel like you're betraying her in a way, but I think it could help. You don't have to, though. She could very well get over this phase on her own, or get bored with it. Use your judgment, and as annoying as it probably is just remember that you care about her, and that's what's most important.
IIN that my friend is overly obsessed with a fictional character?
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I agree a lot with what Jen said, but perhaps it's not as... serious, or dire. I'm not saying it's not a problem, but it could be very important to her in a way.
Sometimes we use things like fictional characters to cope with really difficult things. She may very well have gone through (or is going through) something that's really hard on her, and this is her way to cope with it.
I do think that she should see help, but from a professional. As much as you and your friends care (and it's wonderful that you do!) it's really difficult to break through the fantasy and bring her back to reality, and doing so can sometimes cause a lot of damage, destroying her coping mechanism when she needs it the most.
It will probably sound scary for me to suggest this, but if you really are worried, it's OK to tell someone like your school's guidance counselor, or her mom. It might feel like you're betraying her in a way, but I think it could help. You don't have to, though. She could very well get over this phase on her own, or get bored with it. Use your judgment, and as annoying as it probably is just remember that you care about her, and that's what's most important.