Have become a little obcessed about mermaids?

[Mermaid Silverlilly]

Hey all, I only found out about mermaid tails etc and how you can get and swim in one etc. I have also been a little obsessed with say wanting to design mermaid shell tops etc in the future since I discovered all this was possible and I have no way of trying it out yet to get this out of my system.

I have loved fantasy and swimming and used to always do the dolphin swim underwater in the pool cause I loved it so much so it kinda seems a dream to be able to become a mermaid however I have not had a chance to do anything about it yet due to finances.

I have been finding myself constantly drawing tails and thinking of hair pieces that relate to mermaids and wanting to move to creating mermaid pieces in the future as well as general every day stuff for Jewellery and I have also started having a dream about getting a realistic silicone tail and using it to do kids pool parties etc in the future where I am. I know I am getting ahead of myself with thinking of how I want things to be in the future and need to focus on the here and now and achieving things to make it to those places however sometimes it is hard with my new found love of mermaids (always loved them since I saw the little mermaid and have also loved fantasy in general) And since discovering this I have kinda developed a full blown obsession with it (known about it for around 2 weeks so still early days lol) But I am 28 and am at home cause of an injured ankle and not having work right now but have been finding myself regularly mentioning to my mum about all the cool things I have found out about it and she just thinks it is kinda weird and may not happen and there are other things that you need to put first etc and that a tail isn't a priority or anything to do with mermaids for that case.

I am sure this obsession will ease with time :) Especially when I get to finally try it and have fun doing it as it looks so amazing. And I guess right now I am going to just aim to not tell her about it all the time anymore to give her a break and keep the dream to myself as I want to make a path for myself with my Jewellery and doing kids pool parties for birthdays etc one day and it just looks like such an awesome hobby and I love all the photos of on the beach in the tail etc it looks so amazing. And even though I hope to one day buy a tail from Raven at Merbella's and a top I wouldn't mind being able to work with silicone and possibly making tails myself as I am a bit of a perfectionist lol. Its my dream to follow my own path and even though I know I am going to have to get a bit of work for now I eventually want to get my own business up and running and have jobs that throw new and different things at you with each day and I feel this could totally give that too me.

What I wonder though is did anyone else go through this obsessed stage?? Do you still get a little obsessed over mermaid things or does it ease with time?? I just need to know I guess its more pronounced for me too because I know this is where my future lies with doing this stuff and my Jewellery and for the first time I constantly have inspiration and ideas for things I would like to make in the future! Just please I need to know I am not alone here and that the obcession will ease with time and when I can finally get a fin to use and swim in etc. It just feels to me this is where my life is meant to go but I only seem to talk about it with my mum and not much with others. Probably cause I am stuck at home right now lol.

I guess I just really need others to talk to about it so I am able to go about thinking about every day things I need to do rather than always having my mind stuck on mermaids and the cool things you do lol.

Help please I just want to make my dreams a reality and need people to talk to as I really feel this is the right path for me.

Just wish I had a way to make it happen quicker as I have thought about like doing a gofund thing to try and help get my Jewellery stuff going so I can save the cash for a tail etc quicker and travel etc but when discussing it with well only have my mum to discuss it with she reckons it is not worth it. I still am not sure as I think it could be a great idea and help me get started but as of right now it is still a hobby that I hope to turn into a business. I also want to eventually do mermaid tops too.

But I have had a real struggle lately and am on a disability pension and have been without work for nearly 3 years with a bung ankle for 9 which is slowly getting better and so now I feel my best chance for me to get somewhere in life is through my Jewellery and passions as I had no passion for the admin I was doing and even though I am studying a cert 3 in admin which will be handy and have done myob and payroll I still don't feel its where I want to go. But I know this is where I want to go in life. Anyway won't go into more details lol

Anyway thanks for listening and I hope I am not alone. And I appreciate your time

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I think most have us have been there in the obsession stage. Mine calmed after I got my tail, but I still get excited when I see something mermaidy out in public

[Mermaid Silverlilly]

Thanks Sirenia! Good to know lol figured it will ease in time probably when I see things starting to happen and also when I am finally able to get a monofin to start practicing in and have fun with :) Thanks

[Maethor]

Still obsessed. :D

[Kaila Mermaid]

Still dorsal deep into the aquatic ;D

[Tira]

I went through the same thing and was extremely obsessed with it.
It's easier now but I make tons of jewellery and tops and stuff and tinker all the time.
Tomorrow I'm going to make my first tail (!) and I think I'll go a little crazy again but hopefully it'll calm down a bit later so I can function again [emoji14]

[Mermaid Mhara]

The obsession for me comes and goes in stages as I have other obsessions too ;)
Right now I'm knees deep in the sea with mersession! everything mer is calling me now!! hehe My mer obsession usually happens more during summer when I can swim and during winter blues when I WANT to swim but can't.

[Vrindavana Starfish]

Still obsessed, but I've been able to take my obsession and channel it into steps to bring me closer to what I want to do. I do have other obsessions, and one of them has the potential to bring me the finances necessary to pursue mermaiding with no financial worries at all, so I'm putting my energy into that, and designing my tail and getting in shape. I've accepted that it will be a while before I order a tail, but I might make my own before. I'm just enjoying the journey. Tackle your goals one step at a time. If you want to make jewelry, then take the steps to put together a business plan and a real shop (like Etsy) and figure out some marketing. That could bring you some income and help you further other goals. There are other mers here who are dealing with or have overcome various disabilities (AinaR is first to come to mind), so it is totally possible if you're focused and determined. Learn all you can and take some of that energy to make a plan. Don't just jump into everything all at once or you'll be overwhelmed. Good luck!

[Mermaid Silverlilly]

Thanks all and my Disability is Asbergers but I am better these days than I used to be but do get in over my head at times lol :P Hence why this post and thanks for the advice I really want to get going and be able to support myself and get a mermaid tail etc! I want it more than anything :) Thanks a ton! Great things to know about!

[Tira]

I have ADHD so I really know what it's like to go a little overboard but when it gets too intense for me and those around me I just do some breathing exercises and try to do something else, perhaps take a walk or play a game or something, just to get my mind off it and think about something else and later go at it again.
It's usually not as intense as earlier and I can also think straight and not just go bananas :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

The useful thing is, those breathing exercises will help your mermaid breath hold ;D