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Rjinn · 03-06-2013, 06:23 AM

Okay, I want to introduce Maladaptive Daydreaming. While it's not an official disorder there are reports that have begun its awareness.

daydreamingdisorder.webs.com/

At around 12 (as far as I remember) I daydreamed most portion of my days. Whether it's being a superhero, or a completely different person, fantasy scenery, plots, supernatural moments, it took up basically, my entire time. Sure, it's expected of a kid to have a strong imagination but the problem is, I was pretty much living in it which disregarded real life. It could also be an early sign developing ADHD (which have been confirmed in 2 assessments but that's not really the issue). I've never faced my daydreaming problem and often just dismissed it as ADHD or not noticed it at all until like half an hour later for 5 minutes and then back again. But finally I've come to realise that excessive daydreaming has always been my killer. I'm 24 and it's still a big problem, except my daydreams are different (not any more credible but). I won't get into detail but it seems most of my emotional attachments are towards the world in my mind, so maybe that's what I need to confront. Despite spending so many hours in therapy.

Whether it's a symptom of whatever disorder I don't care. Getting out of the damn is what I'm looking for. There's a lot of things I've tried, socialising, keeping busy, working, exercising but still it seems to overpower. It can be a form of escapism but I think I'd know better than to escape reality so it doesn't make much sense. And as a child you have very little understanding wtf reality is so flying away until now doesn't make much sense either.

I thought getting it out there would help by possibly discussing it. Whether we do or not I'll pat myself on the back for the courage to express.

03-06-2013, 06:23 AM	#66 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	Okay, I want to introduce Maladaptive Daydreaming. While it's not an official disorder there are reports that have begun its awareness. daydreamingdisorder.webs.com/ At around 12 (as far as I remember) I daydreamed most portion of my days. Whether it's being a superhero, or a completely different person, fantasy scenery, plots, supernatural moments, it took up basically, my entire time. Sure, it's expected of a kid to have a strong imagination but the problem is, I was pretty much living in it which disregarded real life. It could also be an early sign developing ADHD (which have been confirmed in 2 assessments but that's not really the issue). I've never faced my daydreaming problem and often just dismissed it as ADHD or not noticed it at all until like half an hour later for 5 minutes and then back again. But finally I've come to realise that excessive daydreaming has always been my killer. I'm 24 and it's still a big problem, except my daydreams are different (not any more credible but). I won't get into detail but it seems most of my emotional attachments are towards the world in my mind, so maybe that's what I need to confront. Despite spending so many hours in therapy. Whether it's a symptom of whatever disorder I don't care. Getting out of the damn is what I'm looking for. There's a lot of things I've tried, socialising, keeping busy, working, exercising but still it seems to overpower. It can be a form of escapism but I think I'd know better than to escape reality so it doesn't make much sense. And as a child you have very little understanding wtf reality is so flying away until now doesn't make much sense either. I thought getting it out there would help by possibly discussing it. Whether we do or not I'll pat myself on the back for the courage to express. __________________ last.fm Last edited by Rjinn; 03-06-2013 at 07:06 AM.