This Bit Is Wonderful XD

This bit is wonderful XD

Soooo... if one is taking a walk, say, oh, 12 hours after reading a certain fic. And like, a certain line of a certain chapter of a certain fic inadvertent and without warning pops into ones head and causes ones knees to turn to jelly... yeah. Like, is there something I should do about that? Or, like, take? Anything? Asking... for reasons.

Do consult your fic professional of choice as soon as possible (which you have wisely done). It may be helpful to let them know which line/s specifically caused your distress, although it’s probably not required.

Your symptoms, while disorienting at first, are absolutely normal after having consumed intoxicating fictional content. You may also experience some inconveniently timed daydreaming, vacant staring, and very mild chest pains if you have not already. Arousal at inopportune moments can also be a side effect, though that varies from individual to individual. Some readers find these sensations unpleasant, though others grow to enjoy them and even seek them out, particularly the chest pains and arousal, sometimes (confounding though it may sound) in combination. This makes fiction much like any other mild stimulant that can bring about altered states.

Recommended treatments include re-reading, reading other similar works or works by similar fiction professionals, telling others to read the same work, combing through comments, and/or reacting through meta commentary, artwork, or other media. Fantasizing at length may also be helpful if you don’t have the time or inclination for any of the above. Oh, and drink water. It’s unrelated, but let’s be real, you probably need to.

Please consult with your fellow fans if you have a dizzy spell of bliss lasting more than four hours. Collective squealing and sharing of gifs and emojis can alleviate immediate symptoms, though paradoxically it may also prolong the condition over time.

Also -- thank you!!!

CM

(Presumably this refers to the latest chapter of this story)