Why do I feel sad when my favorite character dies?

Because you felt connected to your favorite character, you may feel sad or angry after he or she dies—and that’s perfectly normal. There’s no need to feel awkward or ashamed about it; many who favor the same character as you are also affected by the character’s passing, so you’re not alone.

How do you deal with your favorite character dying?

Allow yourself to feel angry.

1. Exercise as a way to let out your anger. Even taking a brisk walk to clear your head can help.
2. Talk about your anger. Either with other fans or with friends and family, talk about how unjust it was for this character to die.

Why am I so emotionally attached to fictional characters?

When we watch a TV show or movie, we empathize with fictional characters as we would with another “real” person right in front of us. We experience psychological effects such as identification, self-other taking, and the proximity effect.

Is it normal to grieve a fictional character?

Those feelings are completely normal, said Christiane Manzella, the clinical director of the Seleni Institute for Women, who provides grief therapy. And while some might dismiss grief for a fictional character, Manzella said what Grey’s fans are likely feeling is something called disenfranchised grief.

What is the psychology behind comfort characters?

As the name suggests, that’s a fictional character people find immense comfort in, either because they can identify with them or wish that they could hang out IRL. The feelings are so real that people say even just thinking about their comfort characters has helped them calm down during panic attacks.

Is it normal to be attracted to a fictional character?

Falling in love with a fictional character is not unusual, and many people have found themselves emotionally attached to a character in a book, movie, TV show, or video game. You do want to be careful that these romantic feelings don’t prevent you from living your life or having real romantic relationships.