Post by charliebun on May 26, 2020 18:29:49 GMT
Hey all,
I'm Charlie 24UK, and today I've decided to reduce my MD time, find out what my triggers are, and become more productive. This will (hopefully) help me in my journey towards quitting maladaptive daydreaming.
A bit of background info;
*How long have I been MD?
I can recall doing it since around 12 y/o.
*Why did it start?
Reality avoidance; bullying; anxiety; and prob undiagnosed auts.
*How does it manifest?
Movement, facial expressions, and occasional talking.
*How long do you spend on it per day?
... I don't have a solid answer for that but more than 3 hours on a work day and more than 1.5 on a non-work day. (I just read that back to myself and god's that's a bit scary.)
*What world is it set in?
A multiverse of fandoms. Currently in outer space/sci-fi.
*The most common archetypes?
Misunderstood/redeemable villain/antihero and a grey protagonist 'hero', or Caregiver and a more vulnerable character, and combinations therein.
*Why do I want to stop?
Because it's taken too much of my time, I'm developing interesting hobbies and better habits in other areas of my life, and it's about time I do something about this.
*Most annoying problem with MD atm?
I struggle to write because it gets in the way and I get sidetracked -even if the story is set in the same 'verse- like the dopamine from being creative isn't as intense as the MD one so I allow myself to get sidetracked and my writing doesn't get done!
(Finally)
*Other coping mechanisms that have reduced MD?
Distraction in physical hobbies like embroidery and gardening, and excersizing while counting reps.
Note: I'll be using this website as a way to track my progress weekly and hopefully reduce my MD time to 1 hour a day.
Wish me luck and strength!
~Charlie
I'm Charlie 24UK, and today I've decided to reduce my MD time, find out what my triggers are, and become more productive. This will (hopefully) help me in my journey towards quitting maladaptive daydreaming.
A bit of background info;
*How long have I been MD?
I can recall doing it since around 12 y/o.
*Why did it start?
Reality avoidance; bullying; anxiety; and prob undiagnosed auts.
*How does it manifest?
Movement, facial expressions, and occasional talking.
*How long do you spend on it per day?
... I don't have a solid answer for that but more than 3 hours on a work day and more than 1.5 on a non-work day. (I just read that back to myself and god's that's a bit scary.)
*What world is it set in?
A multiverse of fandoms. Currently in outer space/sci-fi.
*The most common archetypes?
Misunderstood/redeemable villain/antihero and a grey protagonist 'hero', or Caregiver and a more vulnerable character, and combinations therein.
*Why do I want to stop?
Because it's taken too much of my time, I'm developing interesting hobbies and better habits in other areas of my life, and it's about time I do something about this.
*Most annoying problem with MD atm?
I struggle to write because it gets in the way and I get sidetracked -even if the story is set in the same 'verse- like the dopamine from being creative isn't as intense as the MD one so I allow myself to get sidetracked and my writing doesn't get done!
(Finally)
*Other coping mechanisms that have reduced MD?
Distraction in physical hobbies like embroidery and gardening, and excersizing while counting reps.
Note: I'll be using this website as a way to track my progress weekly and hopefully reduce my MD time to 1 hour a day.
Wish me luck and strength!
~Charlie
