All Discussions Tagged 'story' - Wild Minds network2024-03-29T10:33:10Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=story&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMD without a story? Feelings of MD, but not wrapped in a storylinetag:wildminds.ning.com,2021-04-29:4661400:Topic:4131052021-04-29T17:13:41.394ZKalliopehttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/KalliopeTuta
<p>Talking about MD, we talk about long, complex, detailed stories and pacing and music and so on. Has anyone experienced these feelings that MD elicits... the calmness, joy, safety, and so on... when doing things without a story? Like looking at some pictures on pinterest or other sources (sometimes associated with the MD story)? Sometimes when listening to particular music too, without a story here either?</p>
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<p>I gradually stopped doing MD with stories and characters altogether over…</p>
<p>Talking about MD, we talk about long, complex, detailed stories and pacing and music and so on. Has anyone experienced these feelings that MD elicits... the calmness, joy, safety, and so on... when doing things without a story? Like looking at some pictures on pinterest or other sources (sometimes associated with the MD story)? Sometimes when listening to particular music too, without a story here either?</p>
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<p>I gradually stopped doing MD with stories and characters altogether over the past six months, but sometimes I'm really drawn to pics and music that give me that same calm, energizing feeling. When I worry about the future and think up stupid future possibilities I stop myself too, so as not to MD. But those don't give me that elating feeling that MD gives.</p>
<p>(I thought of posting some of the pics, but it's just fantasy people in ornate layered clothing).</p>
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<p>Anyone else experiencing MD feelings ... without stories? Anyone with an opinion whether this stuff is beneficial or bad? In my opinion it's 'dangerous' escapism, and I should just be more mindful in the present... but it's tough, sometimes, if the alternative is so much sweeter.</p>
<p></p> MD Documentary, Need Intervieweestag:wildminds.ning.com,2019-03-04:4661400:Topic:3367502019-03-04T18:43:07.519ZJenavieve Verleyhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/JenavieveVerley
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>My name is Jenavieve and I'm a film production student at Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts. I am currently directing a documentary short film about Maladaptive Daydreaming. We want to raise awareness on the condition so that more research will take place and maladaptive daydreamers will be able to receive proper help and understanding from professionals. We also want to help people who experience MD to realize that they're not alone by sharing many…</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>My name is Jenavieve and I'm a film production student at Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts. I am currently directing a documentary short film about Maladaptive Daydreaming. We want to raise awareness on the condition so that more research will take place and maladaptive daydreamers will be able to receive proper help and understanding from professionals. We also want to help people who experience MD to realize that they're not alone by sharing many experiences with it. </p>
<p>So far, my crew and I have only filmed interviews with experts on the subject, such as Dr. Eli Somer. We would also like to include some interviews with maladaptive daydreamers so that we can provide as many perspectives as possible and avoid misrepresenting MD in any way.</p>
<p>We will be traveling throughout the southern U.S. within the next three weeks and would love to meet up for an interview if you're willing and available. Here's our itinerary:</p>
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<p>3/5 - 3/10: Northern Florida</p>
<p>3/11: Louisiana, Eastern Texas</p>
<p>3/12: Central Texas</p>
<p>3/13: Western Texas, Eastern Arizona</p>
<p>3/14-3/16: Phoenix, AZ</p>
<p>3/17-3/21: Southern California (LA Area)</p>
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<p>If you are near any of these areas, or even a bit out of the way, and would be available to meet during these times for about an hour long interview, please let me know. We'll be asking questions about your personal experiences with MD. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please feel free to contact me either via WildMindsNetwork or through my email, jenavievemv@gmail.com</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p> Mental Illness?tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-08-11:4661400:Topic:2630912017-08-11T18:16:21.293ZEmilyhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/EmilyLivengood
<p>Do you consider maladaptive daydreaming a mental illness? Whenever I think of the word mental illness it's something I could never imagine myself having...it's such a strong word, kind of scary. </p>
<p>Do you consider maladaptive daydreaming a mental illness? Whenever I think of the word mental illness it's something I could never imagine myself having...it's such a strong word, kind of scary. </p> Lack of Inspiration?tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-08-11:4661400:Topic:2631632017-08-11T16:10:10.424ZEmilyhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/EmilyLivengood
<p>While I am maladaptive daydreaming I call it My World. And in my world is a whole new different story of characters I have created in this physical world and one main character that I see myself as or (the person that I wish I could be but am not) she is the main leader in this story. Over the years I've thought up this characters whole life story, from her birth to her death. I know all her flaws and mannerisms by heart. Iv'e created her husband,children, mother,fathers, siblings, friends.…</p>
<p>While I am maladaptive daydreaming I call it My World. And in my world is a whole new different story of characters I have created in this physical world and one main character that I see myself as or (the person that I wish I could be but am not) she is the main leader in this story. Over the years I've thought up this characters whole life story, from her birth to her death. I know all her flaws and mannerisms by heart. Iv'e created her husband,children, mother,fathers, siblings, friends. I guess you could say I know her just as well as myself. You come up with different story lines and scenarios for your characters(in my situation I even act them out). I was wondering if anyone else ever has a lack of inspiration for their characters. You feel like you're replaying a situation over and over again. You want new ideas and inspiration to make your time more enjoyable but sometimes you have inspiration block. </p> My MDD Story From 8-27tag:wildminds.ning.com,2014-10-08:4661400:Topic:1937732014-10-08T18:49:08.728ZAurynhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Auryn
<p>I've been part of the community for a few weeks, but I haven't shared my story until now.</p>
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<p>I remember the exact day my MDD began. I was eight, in the third grade. I was a lonely child, one of maybe five white kids at my school, and would frequently find myself alone on the playground. Even though I had a warm, loving family life, it was rough to feel so ostracized five days a week. Then, like a bolt of lightning, I realized that I could create my own friends. I imagined up a…</p>
<p>I've been part of the community for a few weeks, but I haven't shared my story until now.</p>
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<p>I remember the exact day my MDD began. I was eight, in the third grade. I was a lonely child, one of maybe five white kids at my school, and would frequently find myself alone on the playground. Even though I had a warm, loving family life, it was rough to feel so ostracized five days a week. Then, like a bolt of lightning, I realized that I could create my own friends. I imagined up a character and gleefully went to play on the swings with him. I can't even describe the huge sense of freedom and lightness in that moment. I felt that all of a sudden, I never had to be alone again.</p>
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<p>Other characters quickly followed. Before long, I had a core cast of five imagined playmates. But it was more than simply a child with imaginary friends. While I sat in class, I would fantasize about what they were doing at their house, which I pictured so vividly that I can still practically see it 20 years later.</p>
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<p>This fantasy remained stable until I was thirteen. I was deeply ashamed, and felt that something must be seriously wrong with me. Normal people did not do this. I vowed that I would never, ever tell anyone. My mother freaked out when I was immersed in novels - I didn't even want to think about what would happen if I told her about my fantasy life.</p>
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<p>I was a young teen when my cycle of fantasies came to an abrupt end. My MDD had drifted back and forth in intensity the past year or so. I had just decided to get into it again, really immerse myself so I could bask in the feelings of friendship and love it created. I planned to start in earnest the next day - which was September 11th. In the horror of watching those images, I made an uneasy connection between my MDD and the terrorist attack. I was too frightened to start up daydreaming again for years.</p>
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<p>I didn't pick it up again until I moved away to college, when I found myself alone in a dorm room. I had never had my own room before, and I felt lonesome and sometimes frightened. I created a fantasy about having two younger sisters, sixteen and fourteen, who I had full custody of. My daydreams about caring for them and all the fun we had helped soothe me through those first months of independence. I actually made great friends in college, and on the whole had an awesome experience.</p>
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<p>After college, I experienced mounting obsessive-compulsive symptoms. I was about 22 at the time. The intrusive thoughts grew so regular and horrible, I didn't know what to do. It got to where I could barely eat - I didn't feel like there was any point, because the thoughts spinning through my head were so horrible that I was certain I was damned. After a tearful confession to a sympathetic relative, I visited a psychologist and was officially diagnosed with OCD. I was on a low dose of Prozac for the first few months. I read everything I could about the disorder, and as my guilt fell away, my symptoms lessened. I went off the meds with no negative side effects. Now my life is relatively normal and I have few moments where OCD presents a problem. The connections between OCD and MDD fascinate me.</p>
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<p>I met a wonderful man, fell in love, and got married. Sometimes his schedule calls for working nights, and then I daydream for company.</p>
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<p>I'm glad to be here with all of you, and see that I was never as alone as I thought.</p> Anyone carry on multiple story lines at the same time?tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-09-03:4661400:Topic:1001162012-09-03T02:12:46.149Zgreyartisthttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/CarolMotsinger
<p>Where something triggers an idea for a new daydream but the one you were in isn't at an ending. I had this happen today and now seem to be bouncing back and forth but it is stressing me out. Like someone changing the TV channel while you're trying to watch a show. </p>
<p>Where something triggers an idea for a new daydream but the one you were in isn't at an ending. I had this happen today and now seem to be bouncing back and forth but it is stressing me out. Like someone changing the TV channel while you're trying to watch a show. </p> My Story (Any feedback would be greatly appreciated- good or bad!)tag:wildminds.ning.com,2012-05-29:4661400:Topic:905152012-05-29T18:57:34.496ZBeefhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/BethanSianGoodwin
<p>I wrote a short story for a competition in a magazine- I didn't need to invent characters, the four mentioned characters in this story were pulled right from my main Daydream. I want to know whether it is good or if it is a pile of crap. Any positive or negative feedback would be very helpful.</p>
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<p><strong>Best Friends…………by Bethan Goodwin</strong></p>
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<p>“It’s just because he’s famous,” I muttered to my friend, Ellie. Zac smiles and waves at us when he walks by with his…</p>
<p>I wrote a short story for a competition in a magazine- I didn't need to invent characters, the four mentioned characters in this story were pulled right from my main Daydream. I want to know whether it is good or if it is a pile of crap. Any positive or negative feedback would be very helpful.</p>
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<p><strong>Best Friends…………by Bethan Goodwin</strong></p>
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<p>“It’s just because he’s famous,” I muttered to my friend, Ellie. Zac smiles and waves at us when he walks by with his friend Calvin, they are closely followed by a dozen giggling girls. It’s been this way ever since he landed a big part on Eastenders. Girls who used to completely ignore him were now having heated arguments over who would sit next to him in class.</p>
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<p>He and Ellie are twins, and they have been my best friends since we were babies. They live right next door.</p>
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<p>Every other girl had posters of him on their walls, ripped out of magazines. On my wall I have real childhood photos of us, and my favourite one, a picture of us arm in arm at a recent party. He got drunk at that party and kissed me while we were dancing, it was the most magical seven seconds of my life!</p>
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<p>After growing up with him for the past sixteen years it is so weird feeling like this. I love him so much, but I’m too scared to say anything, I don’t want to ruin my friendship with them. </p>
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<p>“I hate the way they keep eyeing him” Ellie snapped, pointing towards two girls who were in our class in primary, “They used to pick on him all the time!”</p>
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<p>“I should go ask him out!” I exclaimed.</p>
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<p>“OMIGOD!” I thought “I just said that out loud!”</p>
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<p>“Did you just say that you want to ask out my brother?”</p>
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<p>“Uh yeah, I think I should keep him occupied, to keep all these girls at bay.”</p>
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<p>She seemed satisfied with my answer, “Good idea, go ask him, now!”</p>
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<p>I saw him going into an empty computer room with Calvin. I walked up the corridor and opened the door, stunned by what I found. Zac and Calvin were, as they say, playing tonsil hockey. They hadn’t noticed me; I closed the door quietly and turned to walk away, trying not to cry.</p>