Comments - impacts of MD, and how to overcome it. - Wild Minds network2024-03-29T05:38:00Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=4661400%3ABlogPost%3A255711&xn_auth=noI like what you wrote, especi…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-04-29:4661400:Comment:2560312017-04-29T22:21:04.187ZMatthewRhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/MatthewR147
<p>I like what you wrote, especially at the end, that we don't have to let our self-hatred drive us. When i daydream, i'm really just distracting myself from all the ugly feelings i have. I used to play computer games compulsively, until i deleted them. But whether it was that or MD or binge-watching, the goal was the same: to get away from myself. My MD is a symptom of my disappointment with real life. I'm not sure how to deal with this yet. </p>
<p>I like what you wrote, especially at the end, that we don't have to let our self-hatred drive us. When i daydream, i'm really just distracting myself from all the ugly feelings i have. I used to play computer games compulsively, until i deleted them. But whether it was that or MD or binge-watching, the goal was the same: to get away from myself. My MD is a symptom of my disappointment with real life. I'm not sure how to deal with this yet. </p> Wow nice points. I was readin…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-04-27:4661400:Comment:2558322017-04-27T20:47:30.008Zchris trifihttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/christrifi
Wow nice points. I was reading some scientific articles on meditation a just before and it is literally proven that meditation can "re-write" your brain. As for MD I totally agree that many times we refuse to accept how destructive it is for our lives, until reality slaps us hard. We need to look at MD as a dangerous addiction that must be fought with all means
Wow nice points. I was reading some scientific articles on meditation a just before and it is literally proven that meditation can "re-write" your brain. As for MD I totally agree that many times we refuse to accept how destructive it is for our lives, until reality slaps us hard. We need to look at MD as a dangerous addiction that must be fought with all means I meant that while stuck in t…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-04-21:4661400:Comment:2554792017-04-21T05:50:46.477ZCamoranhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Source
<p>I meant that while stuck in their dream bubble, they will constantly say and do things that they would never even think of doing if they were truly conscious. This happens because they aren't in full control of themselves, thus instinct takes precedence over reason when reacting to the outside.</p>
<p>This doesn't mean that they aren't responsible for their actions, they obviously are, but there's a very high probability that they (from inside the dream) will often look outside and be like…</p>
<p>I meant that while stuck in their dream bubble, they will constantly say and do things that they would never even think of doing if they were truly conscious. This happens because they aren't in full control of themselves, thus instinct takes precedence over reason when reacting to the outside.</p>
<p>This doesn't mean that they aren't responsible for their actions, they obviously are, but there's a very high probability that they (from inside the dream) will often look outside and be like "what the hell am I doing", despite apparently being unable to do anything about it.</p> I want to thank you for readi…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-04-20:4661400:Comment:2554732017-04-20T11:23:56.897ZFallen Messengerhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/fallenmessenger
I want to thank you for reading my post all the way through. I completely agree with you and just want to clarify that the steps that I went through to 'overcome' MD is not a cure-all. The fact of taking back the reigns in your own life is a personal journey. I wanted to share the big steps that helped me and I believe I overly simplified the process in my own life<br />
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I do have a question though, what exactly do you mean by "words they mutter are not their own" I would appreciate clarification.…
I want to thank you for reading my post all the way through. I completely agree with you and just want to clarify that the steps that I went through to 'overcome' MD is not a cure-all. The fact of taking back the reigns in your own life is a personal journey. I wanted to share the big steps that helped me and I believe I overly simplified the process in my own life<br />
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I do have a question though, what exactly do you mean by "words they mutter are not their own" I would appreciate clarification. And once again, thank you I know by experience and reco…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-04-20:4661400:Comment:2555612017-04-20T11:17:57.920ZCamoranhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Source
<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I know by experience and record that maladaptive daydreamers at the deep end of the spiral are so disconnected from reality that it's hard to tell whether they're even conscious or not. Hint: they're not, strictly speaking. Their awareness is only partial; their outward actions are more of a byproduct, rather than a conscious consequence, of what goes on inside.</p>
<p>I'm not saying that everyone with MDD is a zombie who can't act from their thoughts, just…</p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I know by experience and record that maladaptive daydreamers at the deep end of the spiral are so disconnected from reality that it's hard to tell whether they're even conscious or not. Hint: they're not, strictly speaking. Their awareness is only partial; their outward actions are more of a byproduct, rather than a conscious consequence, of what goes on inside.</p>
<p>I'm not saying that everyone with MDD is a zombie who can't act from their thoughts, just that it happens, and in the case of such people be careful not to take what they say at face value. If and when they snap out of it, you may find out that the words they uttered were not their own.</p>
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