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Post by ladyinblack on Sept 28, 2019 11:42:58 GMT
I scoured the internet for hours reading through the list of known mental illnesses as I thought I might be insane. Didn't find any mental illness which symptoms include excessive daydreaming. So I literally typed "daydreaming mental disorder" into Google and came across many articles about Maladaptive Daydream which brought me to this forum. I've always been pretty open, but this daydreaming thing makes me paralyzed with embarrassment for some reasons. I don't mind being perceived as quirky, but it's a terrifying thought  how negatively people will judge and criticize me if I told them I've been daydreaming for hours on end daily since I was a little girl. So, it never occurred to me to tell a single soul about it, including my husband of 9 years. Until today. I didn't think that people like me exist elsewhere. So I'm hoping this will be one step in the right direction. I realized as much as the elaborate fantasies I've created in my mind have helped me cope with daily grinds ranging from boredom and idleness to extreme hurt and trauma, it truly is a huge waste of time and it stopped me from living a productive life and truly appreciating my real life. Thank you all for creating, moderating, and participating in this forum! Much love. L |
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Post by Dimmer on Sept 28, 2019 12:56:53 GMT
Welcome to the forum! I also never told anyone and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me, found MD through a google search eventually, after years of looking. Thank god for the internet indeed.
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Post by bee on Sept 28, 2019 13:48:23 GMT
Hey Ladyinblack!
Welcome to the forum, nice to meet you.
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Post by Sam on Sept 28, 2019 17:56:22 GMT
Welcome to the forum!
I know that a lot of people feel relieved when they find out that not only is their excessive daydreaming an actual disorder but that there are also other people who experience it. And with this forum, you can actually talk to those people! Hearing about other people's experiences with MD can make a world of difference in how alone you feel.
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Post by alvi on Sept 28, 2019 18:31:46 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
I think I originally googled things like 'how do I stop daydreaming', and eventually found out about MD. It really did make me feel less alone with the problem.
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Post by Kat on Oct 3, 2019 15:38:08 GMT
Hello L! Nice to meet you. I hope you'll find as much comfort here as many of us have  |
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Post by Marcydel on Oct 3, 2019 21:26:22 GMT
Yep!!! the Internet can be great, you just have to look in the right places. I’m glad you don’t feel alone anymore. Welcome!!
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Post by bionicladync on Oct 4, 2019 10:04:16 GMT
I really am thankful that I found this site. I really was feeling like a freak. I can’t eat or sleep, so I figure I’m off the rail. My daydreaming has almost taken a life of its own. My sister had a very serious mental illness, so I’m figuring maybe I do too. I’m well past the age for what she had, but still... I’m  what kind of dr I’d need. I’m embarrassed to talk to my regular dr, but he is a wonderful man. I have known him for years, and I think this would scare him to death and he’d be very upset. My husband works so hard and such long hours that he really doesn’t want to hear any of this. I realize that there are some people who are stuck with really horrible problems that they deal with every day, but I seem to be circling the drain. I have enough sanity left to know that I have to do something fast. Can someone advise me? Thanks a lot!! |
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Post by bee on Oct 4, 2019 13:39:55 GMT
I really am thankful that I found this site. I really was feeling like a freak. I can’t eat or sleep, so I figure I’m off the rail. My daydreaming has almost taken a life of its own. My sister had a very serious mental illness, so I’m figuring maybe I do too. I’m well past the age for what she had, but still... I’m not sure what kind of dr I’d need. I’m embarrassed to talk to my regular dr, but he is a wonderful man. I have known him for years, and I think this would scare him to death and he’d be very upset. My husband works so hard and such long hours that he really doesn’t want to hear any of this. I realize that there are some people who are stuck with really horrible problems that they deal with every day, but I seem to be circling the drain. I have enough sanity left to know that I have to do something fast. Can someone advise me? Thanks a lot!! Hey bionicladync, welcome to the forum! First: If you feel like you need urgent help and/or advice I would recommend calling a helpline (samaritans for example). They have professionals and they can advice you on what's the best kind of doctor to approach. Medial systems vary so much from country to country. OK, that out of the way, here's my nonprofessional opinion. I think in your place I would talk to your regular doctor. Yes, it may feel embarrassing, but, hey, you said he is a wonderful man and I really don't think he would be upset. In my experience doctors aren't easily scared, especially older ones. Yes, he might never heard of maladaptive daydreaming, but he knows you. For years. And he probably knows your sister, or at least about her, so you can discuss your worries about mental illness with him. You know, you don't have to start explaining from the year dot. He surely will recommend a good way forward, don't you think? Or, if you feel too embarrassed to talk about your dreams (that's ok!) maybe just tell him something like "Doc, I can't sleep and eat and I think I need to talk to a specialist about my mental health. Where should I go to?" I hope that helps a little bit. Don't worry, things will get better. |
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how negatively people will judge and criticize me if I told them I've been daydreaming for hours on end daily since I was a little girl. So, it never occurred to me to tell a single soul about it, including my husband of 9 years. Until today.
what kind of dr I’d need. I’m embarrassed to talk to my regular dr, but he is a wonderful man. I have known him for years, and I think this would scare him to death and he’d be very upset. My husband works so hard and such long hours that he really doesn’t want to hear any of this. I realize that there are some people who are stuck with really horrible problems that they deal with every day, but I seem to be circling the drain. I have enough sanity left to know that I have to do something fast. Can someone advise me? Thanks a lot!!