Advise Needed - Is it really Maladaptive Daydreaming?
Aug 27, 2021 9:01:09 GMT
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Post by clarem1983 on Aug 27, 2021 9:01:09 GMT
HI All :-)
After constantly searching for the reasons why I'm so down, lost in my own thoughts and lack motivation, I came across Maladaptive Daydreaming as a condition. I've never heard of it before!
Every since I was little I've day dreamed, I day dream of having lengthy conversations with people I am upset with, Day dreams of me solving peoples problems, Winning the lottery and even about me being ill could be anything!
I sometimes shut people off in conversations so I can carry on with a day dream, which makes me come across as a bit quiet, weird and moody! If I've got a really good day dream planned I can sit for hours playing out stories and scenarios fantasy and real life situations. I've also been known to go to bed early to get some proper day dreaming sorted.
The only problem is I'm doing it all the time now, when I'm driving, shopping, sometimes its intrusive and i can get quite upset, sometimes its so real life when i reflect back with people I'm convinced its been a reality and I've already told people. My energy levels are rock bottom, I'm massively depressed for no reason and I lack complete motivation.
I've always put it down to the fact that my mind is naturally busy, I have difficulty switching off and of course I'm an aloof and daydreaming Aquarius (
!)
I'd love to hear if this is similar to other peoples feelings and how they manage to stop - or if I'm in the wrong place.
Thanks :-)
After constantly searching for the reasons why I'm so down, lost in my own thoughts and lack motivation, I came across Maladaptive Daydreaming as a condition. I've never heard of it before!
Every since I was little I've day dreamed, I day dream of having lengthy conversations with people I am upset with, Day dreams of me solving peoples problems, Winning the lottery and even about me being ill could be anything!
I sometimes shut people off in conversations so I can carry on with a day dream, which makes me come across as a bit quiet, weird and moody! If I've got a really good day dream planned I can sit for hours playing out stories and scenarios fantasy and real life situations. I've also been known to go to bed early to get some proper day dreaming sorted.
The only problem is I'm doing it all the time now, when I'm driving, shopping, sometimes its intrusive and i can get quite upset, sometimes its so real life when i reflect back with people I'm convinced its been a reality and I've already told people. My energy levels are rock bottom, I'm massively depressed for no reason and I lack complete motivation.
I've always put it down to the fact that my mind is naturally busy, I have difficulty switching off and of course I'm an aloof and daydreaming Aquarius (
!)I'd love to hear if this is similar to other peoples feelings and how they manage to stop - or if I'm in the wrong place.
Thanks :-)
