All Discussions Tagged 'curious' - Wild Minds network2024-03-28T09:04:21Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=curious&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI want a diagnosistag:wildminds.ning.com,2018-07-23:4661400:Topic:3098262018-07-23T21:12:02.238ZRoseanne Sinclairhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/RoseanneSinclair
<p>I’m fifteen, and have been daydreaming excessively for as long as I can remember. I used to daydream as a relaxation technique, but now do it because I enjoy it, and feel empty without a more creative “alternivitve universe.” Within the past four years, my daydreams have become increasingly vivid. Before I mainly daydreamed before bed (it would take me hours to fall asleep), but now I do it during the day too—about 60 percent of my waking time, like the informal diagnosis suggests. I’ve…</p>
<p>I’m fifteen, and have been daydreaming excessively for as long as I can remember. I used to daydream as a relaxation technique, but now do it because I enjoy it, and feel empty without a more creative “alternivitve universe.” Within the past four years, my daydreams have become increasingly vivid. Before I mainly daydreamed before bed (it would take me hours to fall asleep), but now I do it during the day too—about 60 percent of my waking time, like the informal diagnosis suggests. I’ve heard that many md’ers have an attention deficit disorder, but I don’t think I fit the bill for that. I can focus on my daydreams for hours, and with a little bit of reluctance, school related work, for just as long. I have always been a focused person, and can complete tasks without getting distracted, or procrastinating. I’ve never struggled academically, and I can follow complex conversations. I take breaks to daydream while working, but I feel I am in control, and conscious about when I take these breaks. However, if I didn’t take these breaks at all, I don’t think I could function. Could I still have ADD or ADHD? Do you think maladaptive daydreaming is a symptom of a disorder, or a stand-alone disorder. I’ve suspected I have GAD (in addition to feeling anxious I’ve had some physical symptoms like trouble breathing, tension headaches and stress-induced hives), but have felt much less anxious for the past year. I have bulimic tendencies, though I don’t know if that’s relevant. I don’t feel like telling my parents about my maladaptive daydreaming, because I find it embarrassing, and I’m not sure I’m interested in treatment; I’m curious about some sort of diagnosis, but wouldn’t do much with it at this point in my life (at the same time, I can’t see myself daydreaming at this level when I’m an adult, so I may have to do something eventually). Anyone have insight about what disorder I could have (in addition to maladaptive daydreaming), or have similar symptoms and a diagnosis? Is it possible I just have mdd? Sorry this is long winded...</p> I want a diagnosistag:wildminds.ning.com,2018-07-23:4661400:Topic:3096752018-07-23T21:11:18.975ZRoseanne Sinclairhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/RoseanneSinclair
<p>I’m fifteen, and have been daydreaming excessively for as long as I can remember. I used to daydream as a relaxation technique, but now do it because I enjoy it, and feel empty without a more creative “alternivitve universe.” Within the past four years, my daydreams have become increasingly vivid. Before I mainly daydreamed before bed (it would take me hours to fall asleep), but now I do it during the day too—about 60 percent of my waking time, like the informal diagnosis suggests. I’ve…</p>
<p>I’m fifteen, and have been daydreaming excessively for as long as I can remember. I used to daydream as a relaxation technique, but now do it because I enjoy it, and feel empty without a more creative “alternivitve universe.” Within the past four years, my daydreams have become increasingly vivid. Before I mainly daydreamed before bed (it would take me hours to fall asleep), but now I do it during the day too—about 60 percent of my waking time, like the informal diagnosis suggests. I’ve heard that many md’ers have an attention deficit disorder, but I don’t think I fit the bill for that. I can focus on my daydreams for hours, and with a little bit of reluctance, school related work, for just as long. I have always been a focused person, and can complete tasks without getting distracted, or procrastinating. I’ve never struggled academically, and I can follow complex conversations. I take breaks to daydream while working, but I feel I am in control, and conscious about when I take these breaks. However, if I didn’t take these breaks at all, I don’t think I could function. Could I still have ADD or ADHD? Do you think maladaptive daydreaming is a symptom of a disorder, or a stand-alone disorder. I’ve suspected I have GAD (in addition to feeling anxious I’ve had some physical symptoms like trouble breathing, tension headaches and stress-induced hives), but have felt much less anxious for the past year. I have bulimic tendencies, though I don’t know if that’s relevant. I don’t feel like telling my parents about my maladaptive daydreaming, because I find it embarrassing, and I’m not sure I’m interested in treatment; I’m curious about some sort of diagnosis, but wouldn’t do much with it at this point in my life (at the same time, I can’t see myself daydreaming at this level when I’m an adult, so I may have to do something eventually). Anyone have insight about what disorder I could have (in addition to maladaptive daydreaming), or have similar symptoms and a diagnosis? Is it possible I just have mdd? Sorry this is long winded...</p> Would you watch yourself???tag:wildminds.ning.com,2011-12-01:4661400:Topic:675662011-12-01T17:53:07.213ZElizabethhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Elizabeth
<p>I have seen a few videos of people and what they look like when they are daydreaming like we do. What I wondered to myself - and now to you - is if someone or you taped yourself while MDing, <em><strong>would you watch it?</strong></em></p>
<p>I have thought about what I look like when I do this, but I'm normally so caught up in my daydream or moving so fast that I don't pay attention when I past mirrors (I could also be subconsciously refusing to look). I don't know if I could watch myself.…</p>
<p>I have seen a few videos of people and what they look like when they are daydreaming like we do. What I wondered to myself - and now to you - is if someone or you taped yourself while MDing, <em><strong>would you watch it?</strong></em></p>
<p>I have thought about what I look like when I do this, but I'm normally so caught up in my daydream or moving so fast that I don't pay attention when I past mirrors (I could also be subconsciously refusing to look). I don't know if I could watch myself. I feel that I already look weird so seeing it might make me feel <strong>worse.</strong></p>
<p>On the other hand, I'm genuinely curious as to what my parents and brother see when they catch me doing this. <strong>So what are your thoughts??</strong> Would you watch to see what you looked like? or Have you already? (with a pre-setup video camera, someone caught you on tape, webcam, etc).</p>
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<p>PS. I don't think I've seen this has been discussed yet and I've looked through several pages of older forums, but if so I apologize and just let me know.</p>