So I saw my therapist today and I got up the courage to mention this to her. She had heard of it before! I explained what I found online, and how I knew doctors didn't trust patients who researched their own stuff online, but she said this made a lot of sense. She said she's worked with other people who do this, and that it's quite common, especially in very smart people who get bored very easily. She didn't think there was anything wrong with it, except the part where I don't feel like I'm…

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Hi guys,

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile.  I wasn't really sure what to say.  To be honest, I don't want any advice really about how to fix my life or my MD.........unless anyone has any advice for how to get published, which case I'm still interested.  I try to live completely openly and honestly.  Either change it or learn to love it.........and there's a lot of me that I have to make that decision with.  I'm not good at changing stuff, and I'm not really ready to love some of it,…

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So in one of my literature classes at college, we watched a movie called "Billy Liar." It's a 1963 British film and I was incredibly surprised and happy to find that it depicts the life of a guy who daydreams so much, he ends up lying constantly and can't really function socially or in relationships. It's actually a very funny and well-made movie and I suggest you all check it out! It's awesome to find something that portrays us, and from such a long time ago. Here's the IMDB link for it:… Continue

Mundane society has condemned dreamers since the beginning of time. 

 

When I was a kid I lived completely in my own head, and was terrified of the real world. Since then I've been through a lot of school and a lot of life and I've pretty much achieved all of my mundane goals. I'm healthy, in good shape, I'm a physician and academic but I only work part-time so I also travel several months a year. 

 

I'm not so sure all of this 'success' is all that important. Now…

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