To wonder if this is an autistic trait?

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I was diagnosed a few years back. I get obsessed with certain people and this obsession normally lasts quite some time (I’m talking celebrities, not “normal people”.

my latest obsession is Courtney love of all people! I can’t stop thinking about her! I’m listening to her constantly, watching videos of her - I think I’ve actually developed a crush on her! 😂 I know it’s not “normal” for someone of my age (I’m around the same age as Courtney) but is it normal for autism?

I'd view it as a special interest.

I never thought of it like that, thank you

Yes, very! Just another special interest ❤️

You sound very similar to my friend who was diagnosed with Asperger's back in the 90s. Definitely a special interest and there's no harm in it.

Absolutely. Dh was like that with Johnny Depp when the court case was going on when his ex was accusing him of DV.

I'd say very much like a special interest. I mean I guess most special interests are actually an extension of a "normal" hobby. Even those people with a very particular obsession, it will be an extension of someone else's "normal" hobby!

Yep. A special interest, love it when one of those triggers.

Yes I get this too, also on real people. Not sure if it's autistic or just a human being thing.

I'm autistic and I do this. I'll research some, fall in love with them. Watch all their films etc. Think about them non stop thwn one day its someone/something else.

Longest one lasted about 5 years though!

Yes it is. It’s an example I’ve heard of why girls can go under the radar for autism. Their special interest will be obsession with a particular celebrity, rather than trains for example, and it’s assumed to be a normal ‘girl thing’. But the intense level of the obsession goes unnoticed.

I was obsessed with Courtney love as a teenager.

I'm a brown dark haired latina who bleached her hair just like courtney. I still think she's amazing.