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Post by aidan on May 25, 2020 11:43:08 GMT
I just found out about what MD was while I was scrolling through Instagram. I couldn’t believe it as I was reading what it was. It clearly described me. I always thought I had a strong imagination but it was in fact Interfering with day to day life at times. My day dreams would consist of me and people I knew or entirely new people. I am a some what conceited person so my daydreams have other versions of me. I like science fiction which is prevalent in my day dreams. I’m not a productive person but I mostly like watching YouTube. MD can be cause by videos and music which I do confirm happens from time to time. I don’t know what to do since I have a “mental illness”. I guess I always new my brain wasn’t fully efficient but I didn’t think there was a diagnosis. This is ironic because I’m arguably the most self aware person on the planet. It’s interesting to read other people’s experiences and how they compare to my own. I read one girls whose story was very relatable and I’m sure other people experience similar situations. I would like some advice on what to do now that I know what I have.
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Post by Dimmer on May 25, 2020 15:30:41 GMT
IMO, do nothing for a week or so... carry on as normal but this time taking notice of feelings, triggers, what the daydreaming might be helping you with and what it might be making worse. After you have a good idea of the role it's playing in your life you can move forward making a plan to address it, otherwise you'll just be throwing noodles at a wall and seeing what sticks.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2020 17:21:43 GMT
Yeah, it was surreal learning about MD for me. If someone had asked me directly I would have said most people don't have ongoing daydreams they'd rather be in than real life, but I never took the time to think about it. I'm conceited too. I don't come out as conceited because I exercise most of that energy in my daydream.
I am also very self-aware, and people that know me well find me insightful. I think this is one of the benefits of daydreaming. I am constantly exploring my own desires and reactions in different situations. It's made understanding people much better all around. Unfortunately, I think my ability to empathize and get through a situation with little emotional reaction is a negative part of my daydreaming. Instead of allowing myself to be upset and make people uncomfortable or dropping something I don't enjoy, I daydream.
I hope you figure out how to manage your daydreaming and learn more about yourself along the way! I'd give you advice, but I liked Dimmer's advice. Also, I'm still learning, and haven't quite figured out how to stop relying on daydreaming.
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