Looking for control

Welcome to the forum, Sam!

Talking to other people here on the forum can be helpful. Know that you aren't the only one who has this issue can help reduce some of the guilt and isolation that you feel, which often makes your daydreaming worse.

MD isn't a condition that a lot of doctors know about yet and as such, they might not even believe you, let alone know how to treat it. However, since it usually functions as an unhealthy coping mechanism, getting treatment for whatever you're trying to cope with could help.

I believe that MD can be controlled. You're right about not being able to stop completely. Daydreaming is normal and necessary when done in moderation. The goal of treatment would be to regain a healthy balance between daydreams and real life. This balance looks different for everyone and it will fluctuate depending on your circumstances. As with non-MDers, the balance could include more daydreaming when you're very stressed than it does when you're calm.

I do find myself needing stimulation. I think that a large part of it is because I'm prone to ruminating and I have OCD, so keeping myself constantly distracted is the easiest way to get through the day without freaking out too much. This need for constant stimulation is actually very common even in non-MDers. You might want to look into mindfulness. It helps you learn to be with your thoughts without grasping onto them or pushing them away. It also teaches you to continually come back to the present, so it could be helpful in treating your MD.

Have you tried listening to, like, soothing background music while working? Not anything with words, just like, piano music or something else that provides some noise but doesn't distract you (or trigger your MD)? When I'm doing schoolwork, especially reading the textbook, it's really uncomfortable for me to just sit in complete silence while I do it, so putting on some music in the background can help me feel less uncomfortable, which also lessens my urge to daydream (because when I'm uncomfortable I want to daydream to escape from the feeling). I like this Spotify playlist: