Hi,

Just did a search based on age because of all the new members and am sending a "hello!" off to people in the old as dirt (like me!) crowd. 

I just got told by Ning that I can't have  anyone under 13 on here, so scratch that idea.  I don't want to get into any trouble.  I'm sure you'll figure out a way to help her.  

Hi, Adrienne.  MD isn't always caused by abuse.  That's an out-dated finding.  Plenty of people who have loving parents get MD, as we've learned on here.  I wish I had a magical answer for you, but unfortunately it's sort of up to us to figure it out,  The only thing that's helped me do it less is distraction.  I think it's a really good idea if she learns to control it now, while she's still young.  If not, many people complain of problems concentrating in school and other issues.  We don't want it to get that bad.  I recommend encouraging her to participate in other activities she finds rewarding and to limit her daydreaming.  You can't force it out of her, so telling her not to probably won't help.  Try to find other things she enjoys and encourage her to participate in life more.  You can also tell her about MD and this site.  It says you have to be 13 to join, but I don't mind if people are younger.  People often find it helpful to know they're not alone and get out of their heads a bit more.  I would also encourage her to try and use her daydreaming in some art form, like writing or something.  If she shows any interest in that, I would urge you to encourage it.  It could help her turn this into a tool and less of a curse.  The more she gets it out, the better.  She could start with a blog on here if it would help.  She can also post drawings and such.  People on here are very encouraging with that type of thing.  I hope that helps.  I wish I had some definitive answers for you.  Know that you guys are not alone.  There are people on here who care and will support you.

You can try taking her to a psychiatrist if you want.  The trouble is they probably won't have heard of MD.  If you do take her to one, make sure they're open to learning about this.  If not, leave.  I would highly recommend taking print-outs of the studies done, and tell them real doctors have studied it.  It's serious.  Also feel free to send them here.  

I think she's lucky to have a mother who loves her and wants to help her.  So many young people on here have parents who are mean to them and put them down because of this.  You deserve a round of applause.