Is it normal to get obsessive over a band?

When I start really liking a band , I get obsessive .. I'm starting to be really sad just because I can't see them live or even meet them .. Also I want to be the band member's friend..I kinda feel alone too..What to do when you become so much fan that you hurt yourself?

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  • Tinybird

    I'm like this with Sonata Arctica xD But I'm seeing them live for the first time soon so all is good! Their music has helped me in so many ways and all I really want is to tell them that and to give them something back for the gift that they've given me through their music. So I can totally understand how you feel :)
    Also, I was really sad because they've changed their line-up several times and I never saw them until now :( It sucks when your favourite band member leaves the band, as is what happened to me, and I still really miss one of them :'( But yeah it's totally normal to be so devoted to a band/musician that you like.

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  • SangoNyappy

    I'm the same but I have so much respect for them because their lyrics literally saved me from my suicidal thinking. Btw if you want to be member's friend you are kinda fangirl/boy who needs to realize they have their lives and don't want people to annoy them

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  • la_la_la_la

    Hiya,

    Yes. If you listen to them all the time, then they can get quite important because they're part of your life. As for not seeing them live, if mine come round, because they're older, I have to go or I won't get to see them. It's so embarrassing when the whole venue goes quiet.

    Meeting your favourite band is spending 2 seconds with them, with nothing to say really –- you're obviously there because you like their work.

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  • alv1592

    What bands do you like?! Is it Bayside by any chance? I met them recently..they're like my favorite! Cage The Elephant is also a new favorite of mine. And Attack Attack.. I love me some Andrew Wetzel!

    Anyway...I think it's normal how u feel

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  • frankiestrange

    I'm totally obsessed with my favourite band, although a little different because Iv'e met them and seen them live xD

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  • king_something

    I sometimes like to pretend that James Hetfield from Metallica is my uncle. I don't know why it's just fun to do.

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  • pillowpersonwi

    Fan Kid. Clearly.
    You are the kind of person that people at concerts hate. Then again, yes it can when you really like a band, as long as you do not ruin everyone else's experience at the concert. Just try to refrain yourself. I had this with one band, though I did manage to restrain myself.

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  • smrtypance

    I'm not sure what you mean by "hurt yourself", but I am usually in the same boat as you when I really like a (new) band.

    I go through phases where I am just absolutely obsessed with every thing about a band (personal info, etc.), and then after a few months it simmers down to a regular appreciation of the band's music.

    Sometimes I relapse and become obsessed again or switch my focus to a new band.

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  • barbiegirl1902

    which band..? If you tell me which band then it'll be easier to tell you if it's normal or not :L

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  • anoni

    What band?

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