7 years...

[Moymoy]

Hi! I'm 21 yrs old and i think i started daydreaming when i was 15. I was so shy back then that I cant even initiate a conversation with anyone so I just listened to music and imagined myself being with friends. I didn't know about it then but now. It's been 7 years of wasted life that I cant take back. I just wanna stop daydreaming, but i can't help it. It makes me procastinate like I'm putting off my duties and household chores just to daydream. It also made me antisocial because i rather daydream instead of hanging out with friends. I know that it has something to do with self-acceptance but I can't still stop. I'm going to college next year and i dont want my daydream to affect my studies. Can someone help me what to do? Thanks..

[Heather]

I had the same experience as you. I'm 20 and honestly, when I came to college at 18 my MDD got so much better. I just really focused myself and pretty much FORCED myself to study instead of daydream. I also forced myself to join an sorority so I would recommend joining a club or something like that! My MDD is almost gone now. I hope the best for you!

[Moymoy]

Thank you for your reply. I hope mine get better too when i start college. Congrats too for fighting MDD by joining social organizations.

[Gen]

Like Heather said, I guess trying to keep yourself busy is a good way to start, that and avoiding your triggers.

[Moymoy]

I thought so, that's why most of the time I daydream when I'm alone , then the urge fades away as I engage with people. Thanks for your advice , I'll be working on how to socialize more and avoid being alone.