I feel like i love someone i look up to but will never meet. And that's hurting me.
I'm an aspiring voice actor. There's someone in the industry i really look up to. I wrote her a fan letter and she encouraged me to follow this passion.
I've been thinking about her a lot lately. Even had a couple dreams about her. Now i feel like...like i love her. Seriously. But she's a fairly big celebrity with thousands of fans and i know i'll never even get the chance to meet her.
I know this is ridiculous but that makes me sad. She's important to me but the fact i will never even be in the same room is really affecting me. Even causing a depressive spell.
@persistentWalker5484
You could look at it in another way, if you hadn't had her friendship, you wouldn't have followed your dream. Always better to have a close friend you can admire from afar, rather that risk losing it completely.
Lucy2 <3
@persistentWalker5484
Hey Walker
I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling at the moment. It's understandable that you feel sad when you love someone you'll probably never meet. I'm sure that there are a lot of people out there who can relate to you and help you to go through this challenge. I truly wish you all the best!
Take care
audienta
@audienta Do you have any advice on easing the pain?
@persistentWalker5484
I can't give you advice but I can tell you what helped me in the past when I missed someone I couldn't reach.
I first tried to acknowledge the feeling, write it down, paint it.
Also I vented - something you definitely can do here with one of our amazing listeners!
And then I focused on self-care and tried to make myself feel comfortable and listen to my needs.
I wish you all the best!
Take care
audienta
I’m sort of in the same boat, longing for someone who I know I can’t be with for various reasons, and I acknowledge this, but can’t seem to shake them off of my mind. I’m these moments, I split myself in two, as if I am Another me, in the room with myself. As a voice actor, maybe you can even try to give this other you a voice, a calm and loving voice, because this other you? They love you, in all your flaws and all your strengths. And they want the best for you. And I talk to myself, I ask what it is i think I love about this person I can’t stop thinking about, the blocks and struggles it would take to be closer to them. And often I come to the same resolution. There is a lack of love for myself, and I simply transferring that to this other person. This person inspired you to chase a dream, to be something great, and that can easily turn into a crush or infatuation. But they are not the answer. You are the answer, you just have to find the right question to ask yourself. As an actor, remember the feeling you have, and use it to create better art, but remember, you are feeling lost without this person in your life, because you are lost. And you and only you are the beacon of light that can lead you forward. The pangs, the crush, the longing, it will pass. But you and your gifts are there always, always to help make you a stronger, kinder, and loving person for yourself and others.
Hi, i can totally relate as ive had many crushes/ obsessions on celebs. Ive also had my heartbroken by real life ppl. What i tell myself in either situation is, and it may not be right for everyone , but for me, i tell myself that at the right time when im ready, the right person will come along, maybe even better. I know this sounds cliche but its true that " this too shall pass" as nothing is permanent even feelings, emotions, thoughts, etc.. try not to supress what you are feeling. Feel whatever comes up like you are the ocean with all these waves ( feelings, emotions, thoughts); they will all eventually pass, they just need some loving attention first..wish u all the best,
S
Until then, take care of yourself, and try to provide yourself the love that u seek