Comments - I'm torn betweeen continuing and truly stopping this. - Wild Minds network2024-03-29T12:35:25Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=4661400%3ABlogPost%3A164955&xn_auth=noMatthew, it's surprisingly so…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2013-11-30:4661400:Comment:1651342013-11-30T09:09:49.385ZTelepsahttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Telepsa
<p>Matthew, it's surprisingly soothing to know I'm not alone in this -- I always thought I would be considered insane for dancing around with myself, no matter what I tried to explain! And yes, I agree with what you say about stress -- I definitely notice my daydreaming tendencies peak when I have had a bad day at work or a confrontation of any kind. The detachment I speak of is a conscious choice really, one that applies to my work colleagues and friendly acquaintances; this filter disappears…</p>
<p>Matthew, it's surprisingly soothing to know I'm not alone in this -- I always thought I would be considered insane for dancing around with myself, no matter what I tried to explain! And yes, I agree with what you say about stress -- I definitely notice my daydreaming tendencies peak when I have had a bad day at work or a confrontation of any kind. The detachment I speak of is a conscious choice really, one that applies to my work colleagues and friendly acquaintances; this filter disappears when someone gets a bit closer. </p>
<p>ShellyBelly, it's good to hear I'm not the only one conflicted by this. I still hold great hope that I won't revert back to behaviors I had abandoned a long time ago, but nonetheless, even if I was offered a way "out" of every single DD behavior, so to speak, I doubt I would take it at this point. I think it would change my very personality.</p> You just described me perfect…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2013-11-30:4661400:Comment:1646812013-11-30T01:41:41.971ZShellyBellyhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/ShellyBelly
<p>You just described me perfectly. At this point, I desire to quite but don't know if I can. DD, I have found, is the way I process my thoughts and feelings. Some people write it out, talk it out, sing it out- we pace it out, dance it out and dream it out. It's just our way. Being here has helped me accept this more, but at the same time, I really DO want to stop. I think it's cool you managed to do it for any length of time. It is a way to self soothe. I just wish I had something didn't zap…</p>
<p>You just described me perfectly. At this point, I desire to quite but don't know if I can. DD, I have found, is the way I process my thoughts and feelings. Some people write it out, talk it out, sing it out- we pace it out, dance it out and dream it out. It's just our way. Being here has helped me accept this more, but at the same time, I really DO want to stop. I think it's cool you managed to do it for any length of time. It is a way to self soothe. I just wish I had something didn't zap hours from my day and me me discontent with reality. Oh well. We will get there. Stay encouraged! :-)</p>