I'm nearly out... - Wild Minds network2024-03-29T07:34:40Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/forum/topics/i-m-nearly-out?commentId=4661400%3AComment%3A213941&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI seem to go through stages.…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2015-09-02:4661400:Comment:2139612015-09-02T09:48:42.950ZRosehttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Rose648
<p>I seem to go through stages. If I have ways of channeling my imagination it's ok. About 10 years ago I started writing graphic novels based on my DDs and characters and I noticed that when I was doing painting/graphic novels/animations/writing novels about my DD, I wouldn't have to be 'in' it. But when I have no way to channel it, or I'm stressed or bored or whatever, I go into overdrive. I haven't talked to them in my new apartment since moving in, but I have done whenever being at my…</p>
<p>I seem to go through stages. If I have ways of channeling my imagination it's ok. About 10 years ago I started writing graphic novels based on my DDs and characters and I noticed that when I was doing painting/graphic novels/animations/writing novels about my DD, I wouldn't have to be 'in' it. But when I have no way to channel it, or I'm stressed or bored or whatever, I go into overdrive. I haven't talked to them in my new apartment since moving in, but I have done whenever being at my mum's. But it's just 5 minutes. Hi, how is everyone, bye. That's it.</p>
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<p>It's hard because I like playing with my imaginary band. It's boring and hard for me to write music alone. The whole imaginary band thing started when I was a kid and I was learning to write songs and sing and play piano but other kids would make fun of me, so I only ever felt comfortable playing in my fake band because my band members would like me and help me write the songs. Well, I've performed in public a lot since being 10, and I no longer need them to help me write songs because I'm pretty confident. But without them it's just boring old me on a piano. </p>
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<p>Being around a few close friends helps a lot, but being around people who are normal friends I find boring after a while and need to 'escape.' I suspect I have ADHD or OCD as well. I need constant mental stimulation.</p>
<p>Like you, one slip up was the end. The first time I tried to escape from it I nearly had a mental breakdown and had to have time off school. I booked myself into the shrink but they basically said that I was not my alter ego and I had to give it up. I was so scared they would take my imaginary world away I clung on so tightly.</p>
<p></p> Hey, I have.
I was out of D…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2015-09-01:4661400:Comment:2139412015-09-01T08:51:28.988ZAmanda Lewonehttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/AmandaLewone
<p>Hey, I have. </p>
<p>I was out of DDs and in real life for a while now. I was making progress - working on my social skills, concentration and improving my interest in the real world. But yesterday I slipped. I suddenly had the urge to talk to and perform in front of my "friends" (real people I know and celebrities). I probably did it for 3+ hours (I don't know how long, I just get lost in that world). I have not wasted time like this in ages. I had even forgotten about that world, I was…</p>
<p>Hey, I have. </p>
<p>I was out of DDs and in real life for a while now. I was making progress - working on my social skills, concentration and improving my interest in the real world. But yesterday I slipped. I suddenly had the urge to talk to and perform in front of my "friends" (real people I know and celebrities). I probably did it for 3+ hours (I don't know how long, I just get lost in that world). I have not wasted time like this in ages. I had even forgotten about that world, I was so focused on real life goals. When I DD my real life ceases to exist. I want to get back to real life today though. Remind myself of my goals, the progress I had made and move forward. In the past one slip up was the end for me but now I have the strength to get up and out again. </p>
<p>Are there things that help you come out of the DDs? Maybe try doing those for a while, also avoiding being alone (to DD) and setting small achievable goals that you can feel good about. </p>