Maladaptive Daydreaming: where wild minds come to rest
I didn't know MDD was a thing the first time I consciously decided to daydream. I was in elementary school and I'd been having problems falling asleep. I'd initially tried to think of a black hole that would swallow me up, hoping that sleep would take me like that black hole. It didn't really work. So I started reading the Harry Potter series before I went to bed, reading until I got sleepy, just like I'd seen my mom do before she went to bed. That just kept me up later because I didn't want…
ContinueAdded by S Bro on June 25, 2019 at 1:35am — No Comments
I've been lurking here for a long time but never posted. I've been curious about my condition but never thought I could fix it and figured it was too late anyway. I am 60 years old and have had MDD as long as I can remember. It has had a terrible effect on my life, kept me from relationships, career, etc. But I have been resigned to it and that's why I never posted.
I am posting now because something has disrupted my MDD and there is no one else I can turn to except this community. I…
ContinueAdded by Connie C. on September 8, 2016 at 3:56pm — 5 Comments
This post here was initially just a comment which I wanted to leave under my last post, but then it all just exploded and I decided to make it a separate post.
First of all, I wanted to thank you all for the replies in my previous posts. I want you to know that I really appreciate that you're reading these short texts and that you share your own experience - it's somehow empowering. Surprisingly.
It feels nice to know that I'm not alone with this, that there are other people…
ContinueAdded by Reverie on February 3, 2015 at 1:17pm — 5 Comments
I decided to write this post instead of plunging into my daydreams.
I'm writing this post, because I feel frustrated.
I'm about to fall apart. Not the first time and definitely not the last.
I've wasted a week on daydreaming. Instead of doing research for my dissertation, looking for a job, preparing for jobi nterviews, writing a personal statement for my postgraduate application, studying for my courses to make most of this last semester of my undergrad studies,…
ContinueAdded by Reverie on January 30, 2015 at 1:28pm — 6 Comments
So I have often wondered if some of the best artist/top guns in their field are/were MDDers? I am positive that through out history many famous artist had MDD. Often times, I wonder what it must have been like for them centuries ago living with MDD. Edgar Allan Poe, and Mary Shelley were both thought to be weird and strange by most in their time. Today, we understand that it was their artistry and that they were just ahead of…
ContinueAdded by 4everlost23 on August 26, 2014 at 8:18pm — No Comments
So my MDD is primarily related to relationships.
I have this thing where I MUST be infatuated with someone. Otherwise I just feel empty.
So I've basically been in love with several someones (three at a time, at most) for the past ten years or so.
Is anyone else like this?
Added by mida on May 20, 2014 at 5:59pm — 6 Comments
I swear inside these walls it gets so hard. My relationship with my family is at its worse. Once I was really close to my mother, now its like we can barely stand each other anymore. We are both to blame, some of it is because of my MDD. Even though I try it is half-hearted and…
ContinueAdded by 4everlost23 on April 24, 2014 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments
It only has 30 subscribers at this point in time but you have to start somewhere. If you're interested, here's the link: r/MaladaptiveDreaming.
Added by Rick on February 18, 2014 at 12:22am — 2 Comments
A few days ago in my Psychology class, I felt incredibly annoyed. My professor was talking about OCD. He kept looking at me throughout it because he knew I had OCD and I think was checking to see how I was doing in case any of it bothered me or triggered me.
But it didn't. None of it was triggering me. I wasn't bothered at all. Because none of it rang true at all. If I hit a bump in the road, it won't even cross my mind that it could have been a person, and even if it did I wouldn't…
ContinueI've MDD'ed pretty much my entire life and like most people here, would rather be on my own than with most other people. I'm what you might call a high functioning person, with a university degree, good job, lovely husband, etc, and I'm incredibly grateful for my blessings. Which makes me wonder why I'm still doing this.
I think my MDD started as a coping mechanism for a difficult, volatile and lonely childhood. But ultimately, I'm not a child. And it's my own decisions, not my…
ContinueAdded by Leona A on September 30, 2013 at 12:55pm — 2 Comments
I am sorry I have written a lot but I would like you all to hear my story. The first paragraph is on my experience with God helping me with stopping my MDD. The second paragraph is on my night terror that is linked to both God and my MDD. Wow I never really thought i was this religious until now! Please try and enjoy if possible.
I don't know what you guys would call a spiritual moment but I believe it is…
ContinueAdded by Sunshine on April 3, 2013 at 4:48pm — No Comments
What do people think of this idea? Do you think there are enough of us out there or registered on this website? Can we form self help groups of at least 5 or more in our city or local region? Meetup.com would be a useful website for this. What are your thoughts?
Added by Rick on July 24, 2012 at 11:52pm — 14 Comments
I like to draw and i am a good drawer.... well thats what the others say anyway. Drawing is one of my main hobbies which is one of a few things i do other than daydream. But i have stopped lately because i have a friend who is a AMAZING drawer. I am jealous of her and i don't care that much that she is way better than me but it must affect me more than i think because i have been thinking, 'Why should i draw she is better than me anyway'. I feel so sad, before i came to high school i was…
ContinueAdded by Sunshine on February 7, 2012 at 11:30pm — 9 Comments
Yesterday i was watching a documentary on how music effects the brain. It was called 'The Musical Brian'. There was a part in it that fascinated me because it reminded me of MDD. It ends up when you move to music that you like it creates a chemical in your brain that makes you happy. This is probably why lots of us daydream while listening to music and pacing because it creates this certain chemical in…
ContinueAdded by Sunshine on January 3, 2012 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments
Ok i have been meaning to do a blog on this for awhile.
Does any one else notice their is more females than males with MDD , well on this site anyway. I am not sure if this is true but that is what i have seen. Interesting.....
Also i find it easier not to MDD if my room is clean. RANDOM!!!
Added by Sunshine on December 22, 2011 at 1:35am — 4 Comments
Like most people on the forum, I've only realised there was a name for what I did whilst researching the subject online. I've had MDD since I was a tiny child, in fact I can't remember ever not doing this. I also have Social Anxiety and Avoidant Personality Disorder. I've had the last two disorders confirmed by mental health professionals, but I've never mentioned the DD to anyone, even my psychologist - I honestly just felt it was too embarrassing and 'crazy'.
Although I…
ContinueAdded by McNamara on August 28, 2011 at 9:30am — 3 Comments
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