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Maladaptive Daydreaming: where wild minds come to rest

My Experience

I found out about MDD a few years ago and was kinda in denial about having it. While my patterns of MDD have been manageable, I’m afraid of falling into old habits. I also feel like even if you have your MDD managed, how do you explain slip ups to people you’ve gotten close to. I guess I’m asking if anyone has found it difficult to love and relate to another person that does not have MDD. Will they always think you’re weird?

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Permalink Reply by Melanie on November 9, 2020 at 7:59am

Spencer,

First of all, thanks for sharing. I'm in the same place as you. I was in denial about having MD for a long time, but I can't deny the fact any longer. I find it so difficult to explain my behavior to the people in my life. My parents know about my MD, but I'm ashamed to talk about it because I feel like a freak, someone no one could possibly understand or accept. Thankfully, my best friend also has MD, and we've grown so much closer because of it. But now I'm finding it harder to relate and love people who can't understand what I go through.