Some questions to ask if you think you or someone you know is suffering from CWS:
1) Do you have real relationships in your life that ground you in your community and support your needs?
2) Does following your favorite celebrity disrupt your life or personal needs?
3) Are you abandoning or growing disconnected from those with whom you once had connections?
4) Do you interact with the news of celebrities or the news of your friends and family more often?
5) Do you think your favorite celebrity is personally connected with you?
6) Would you say that you identify with your celebrity?
7) How often do you attempt to put yourself in a position to be near your favorite celebrity, purchase something they have touched, etc.?
8) How much of your identity is authentically yours in respect to how much you try to emulate your favorite celeb?
If you are concerned about the responses to these questions, and would like to know where you fit on the scale of CWS, the following resources can help you understand your needs:
WebMD Celebrity Worship
Help For Teens Obsessed With Celebrities
Psych Forum Conversations
PsychMinds Celebrity Worship Test
The Psychology of Celebrity Worship
Always remember that you are not alone. There are people and communities that can help you!
1) Do you have real relationships in your life that ground you in your community and support your needs?
2) Does following your favorite celebrity disrupt your life or personal needs?
3) Are you abandoning or growing disconnected from those with whom you once had connections?
4) Do you interact with the news of celebrities or the news of your friends and family more often?
5) Do you think your favorite celebrity is personally connected with you?
6) Would you say that you identify with your celebrity?
7) How often do you attempt to put yourself in a position to be near your favorite celebrity, purchase something they have touched, etc.?
8) How much of your identity is authentically yours in respect to how much you try to emulate your favorite celeb?
If you are concerned about the responses to these questions, and would like to know where you fit on the scale of CWS, the following resources can help you understand your needs:
WebMD Celebrity Worship
Help For Teens Obsessed With Celebrities
Psych Forum Conversations
PsychMinds Celebrity Worship Test
The Psychology of Celebrity Worship
Always remember that you are not alone. There are people and communities that can help you!