I'm being left behind

[Karla]

I first heard of MD about 3 years ago. My friend was printing an article on it for current events. The title scared me and I looked it up to see whether or not I had it. I'm 19 and I woke up when I was 16. I guess I'm lucky because I found out about it now instead of years later but it doesn't feel that way. I wish I could say that I freed myself from it but I can't. I graduated highschool two years ago and I'm supposed to be in college but I'm not. I'm afraid that college will bring the real world inside my head permanently. I don't know how to live without my friends and family that I've created. They're my comfort when everything goes wrong.They make me feel alive but life is passing me by the real world. I know its time to stop. How do I stop when I can't? When I don't want to? I'm being left behind and I don't know if I want to stay.

[Jazmyn Matisse Hill]

I completely understand. Although I am in high school instead of college, I know how you feel and can say with confidence that I went through the same thing. According to my therapist, the only thing harmful about MDD is that it is extremely hard to control, yet compared to other coping mechanisms it's actually pretty healthy because of its soothing way of dealing with stress and negative emotions. It has even been described as a form of meditation!! I am saying this to say that you don't have to stop daydreaming, you just have to learn to control it and prevent it from interfering with your life, your goals, and your dreams. Love Peace and Chicken Grease :))))

[Karla]

Thank you so much. Its really a relief to hear I dont have to stop but I still have no idea of how to control it

[Jazmyn Matisse Hill]

No problem! I would first try to identify your triggers to daydream. For example, when I am alone at home and need to do homework, the urge to daydream takes over (because come on which is better homework or daydreaming?). My solution to this is to go somewhere public, like the library, or to tell my mom to stay in the room with me to keep me from drifting off to dreamland. If it's something like stress and anxiety, I would recommend the following: The worry trick, journalism, and mindfulness exercises such as meditation. However, it will take a lot of effort, time, and patience before you see results. Make sure to try things one at a time, one step at a time, so to keep from becoming overwhelmed and making matters worse (speaking from personal experience). I hope that this helps.

[Karla]

Thanks so much again. Im going to try it as soon as possible

[Filly]

Exercise too.
My friend says cross fit and ballroom dancing keep his mind occupied.
I think he md aboutv60 percentvof the day

[Karla]

Thank you