I'm Not a Newcomer, But Have a Lot of Questions

[Jennifer]

Hello everyone,

My name is Jennifer, and I am 16 Years old. I joined this site when I was 14, and I've known about MD since then, and have been living with it for 8 years now. Needless to say, I do not have questions because I am still discovering things about MD, but because I am wondering if I am the only one who does these things. Please, please, PLEASE help me by answering my few questions! I would LOVE to know if I am doing these things alone.

1) Do you find that you get emotional during movies that have the same "theme" as your daydreaming plots? (For example, I created this elaborate fantasy in my head when I was 14 years old, and the plot developed and grew over time. It's a romantic tragedy containing characters I created myself, and whenever I watch romance movies, I get really emotional when the characters can't be together, or when something tragic happens. Not because of my wish for the characters to be together, but because seeing two lovers in that situation makes me think of my characters in their own tragic situations, and it makes me really sad that my two lovers are suffering this tragedy). Does this ever happen to anyone? I don't just mean romance movies, of course, but any genre your daydreams are.

2) Are you no longer daydreaming because of the reason you began to in the first place, but because you have become attached to your characters? (For example, I began daydreaming when I was 8 because of traumatic experiences in my life, and I created the elaborate romance scenario. Now, I don't daydream to get away from the pain in my real life. I only do it because I feel like these make-believe characters are my "friends," and because I feel so close with them. And, it's not like I am in a bad position socially, either. I am very socially accepted, am not suffering through any sadness, grief, etc. right now, but am only daydreaming because I don't want to lose my characters).

I feel so stupid opening up about this. It's embarrassing. :/ Sorry for rambling, I am just trying to make my questions as clear as possible so that I can get real, effective answers that will help me through this. I am really hoping these things I do aren't being done alone. I hope at least a few people on here can relate.

Thank you so much for your answers in advance! I appreciate them. :-)

Jennifer xo

[Jennifer]

Hey, Meghan!

Thank you for your answers! Of course I remember you! I think it's amazing that 2 teenage girls who are the same age have SUCH similar experiences with MD. MD seems to affect everyone differently, but we happen to be very much alike. It's amazing. What you said in your answer to my first question, "I should really make that happen to my characters," describes what I do SO much. That's spot on!! Perfect way to put it. 
I appreciate that we can relate! Thank you very much for your help. I appreciate that, as well! 

[Jennifer]

Thank you all so, SO much for all of your help. You've all made me feel less crazy! I thought I was the only one who got emotional during romance movies. I thought I was the only one who constantly thought about my main characters while watching a movie that is kind of the same theme. You've all helped me feel less alone. I appreciate all of you answering my questions, and for doing that with such kindness. There are a few people on this site who just love to be mean, but I really got a lot of helpful, friendly answers from all of these nice, kind-hearted people. 

Thank you, everyone! Your kindness and your answers have helped me a lot. <3

[ABHISHEK]

First of all Jennifer,let me thank you for raising such questions and to allow me to tell you that this is the same condition i am suffering from.

I always get deep into every film and even t.v series.I get very obsessed and emotional while watching them

I also saw other members' comments ,and can conclude that the first condition happens to all or maybe most of the daydreamers.

And in concern of the second scenario

From my side, i have not been attracted to the characters but rather been addicted to the habit-'DAYDREAMING'

I hope we all get all get our problems solved and questions answered 

[Wish Upon A Wish]

1) I can't really say because hell, I barely know what genre my DDs are. Sometimes happy or funny, mostly sadder, more serious whatever. 

2)I honestly don't have the slightest idea why I started, but I am now attached to my characters and... well, I guess everything about my fantasy world.

[debbie downer]

hi jennifer! i'm sixteen too and have had MD since i was nine. we've commented on each others' blog posts and such before, but i'm not sure if you remember me. we're very similar.

1. absolutely. and sometimes, i'll watch movies like that and think "wow, that's a good idea, i should make that happen to my characters" and i'll have to pause the movie so i can pace because it's such a huge trigger and it makes me want to daydream so badly. i always somehow control it if i'm with other people, though.

2. my MD didn't start because of anything specific. i have a few theories as to how it came about. i think a lot of it has to do with the fact that i'm an only child and my parents both work, so i've always spent a lot of time alone with my thoughts. my MD also started shortly after i moved to a new town. maybe i created new "friends" in my head to make up for the friends that i had to leave. but i don't know for sure, so i can't really answer your question.

don't feel stupid or embarrassed!!! i'm just like you, i always make blog posts on here and immediately regret it. i just have to keep reminding myself that most of the people on this website know exactly what i'm talking about and that they understand.

[Iris]

1) I also get emotional during movies that have the same theme as my daydreaming plot. But I don't think at my daydream-charakters at that time. It is the theme, that is important to me. The things that are most important for me, are the things I daydream about (love/relationships/overcoming problems). So I am also touched by movies about these themes.

2) I started daydreaming as a child (9 years old), when there was no way for me to solve my problems or talk about them. Now as a grown-up I have other possibilities, that I also use, but daydreaming is the easiest way to cope/escape. On good days I dd less, on days, when I have problems at work or with my family I dd more, and the daydreams are also more vivid. While daydreaming I love my charakters, they are so much a part of me - but I'd rather never see them again and lead a fulfilling life.