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I started this group for those of us who constantly replay events in our mind.

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What are the most common themes/subjects of your recent daydreams?

Started by Queen Dopamine. Last reply by Howie Mar 15, 2021. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I've noticed that I used to focus very strongly on the romantic relationship that developed between my main character, Alex, and another character, Carly. I loved replaying their flirtations,…Continue

Unsure

Started by Kelly. Last reply by S K Jan 30, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

As far as I know I'm not obsessed with day dreaming or would be considered a MD however , tragic events in my life or just bad ones I tend to dwell on and have flash backs...I'm not exactly sure why…Continue

Playing The Same Song Over And Over

Started by Tani. Last reply by Danielle Dec 12, 2013. 10 Replies 4 Likes

I will often play the same song over and over for the same daydream until I get it just right. Do any others here do this? I know it seems a little OCD, but it's usually only with songs really like…Continue

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Comment by khaughey66 on May 26, 2011 at 12:53pm: @Henrik, I've never noticed much of a difference on my daydreaming or ruminating on anti-depressants. I'm on one that I feel works well. I also take Buprenorphine to treat my opiate addiction as I am also a recovering addict. I take Welbutrin (anti-depressant). It does help a lot with my depression. I ran the gamut of almost all the other SSRI antidepressants to get to the Welbutrin which was hellish but I'm glad I found it. I function much better on it than off it. I find that I do still have a strong tendency to think negatively but when properly medicated I am actually able to talk myself through and out of habitual negativity and into a more realistic perspective. Depression is alllll about perspective in my case anyway.

Comment by Bibby on May 12, 2011 at 10:03am: I work on controlling rumination when it has a negative impact on me. I first work on catching myself doing it, then I discuss with myself the feelings that are involved when I catch myself, then I move on to do something that takes my mind away from it for at least a little while.

Comment by Bibby on April 27, 2011 at 11:47am: I daydream more when I have menial tasks. That's probably why I don't mind doing them.

Comment by Bibby on April 24, 2011 at 2:37pm: I have been stuck in repeat mode in some elements of events in my mind. It's like I'm trying to hang onto a moment. I began to be aware of this when this repetition was occurring several times in a short period of time and I realized I didn't feel better because of it but rather I felt flat. That was when I began to seriously look at why I daydreamed so much.

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