Im bored.. just laying in my bed unable to sleep. gonna start daydreaming as soon as my laptop dies which could be any second now. How is everybody? I know im ready for the weekend. I didnt make any plans so ive got it all to myself.

Any new achievments involved in MD or even not involved in MD?

Whats your current daydream? Im not set on one right now specifically just jumping around here and there.

I just started high school and ive been able to focus on my studies well…

I'm new here so I really have no idea how this site functions, so you'll have to excuse me!

I have felt as though I am losing my mind for years now, except that before I can appropriately address the fear and try to make plans for improving things I start 'daydreaming' again. My entire life is made up of elaborate 'fantasies' (I hate that word-it sounds nerdy and like i'm a creep) and half-baked regular thoughts. I can't function anymore!

I'm a full time uni…

My name's Ashilla, I'm twenty. I work and go to college. MD hasn't really interferred with my life and it hasn't affected me the way it has alot of you guys, from what I've read. In high school and now I'd say I'm pretty social and outgoing. Always looking to make new friends and I actually read a real lot. But in recent years I haven't really indulged in it as much. Unlike alot of you, as I got older I pretty much only daydream about real people and real things happening. More of like,…

On top of my Maladaptive Daydreaming, I also have really bad Misophonia.  A couple of other people on here have mentioned having a sensitivity to sounds, so I thought I'd share this article.  Misophonia is an extreme hatred of certain sounds.  Personally, I get really angry when I hear someone eating or chewing gum.  I think it's revolting to hear or watch someone chewing anything with his or her mouth open.  I wish I could outlaw gum-chewing.  I refuse to be around people when they're…

Hi guys,

I was just wondering if any of you guys there live in Boston. If so, I would love to get in touch atleast by e-mail or by phone.

Thanks

So, I am trying to stop..but it is too addictive..

Has anybody stopped?? Does anybody have any tips??

I don't know how to stop...and it's making me feel good when I'm in that world..then once I'm out..I feel bad..

Earlier this week, I decided to try and control my MDD.  While it hasn't been easy, I feel tentatively ok about my first week.  Here are some of the main learning points for me:

• Going completely cold-turkey, realistically, was never going to happen.
• Leaving my iPod in my work drawer (30 miles from…

...And I find myself daydreaming less and less now that I'm more busy. The only times I daydream are if I'm taking a long, slow walk to class. Sometimes I'm really late for a class, and all I can concentrate on while walking to the class is, "I'm late! I'm late! OMG!" and I can't daydream. I have 2 roommates who also distract me from daydreaming because I'm constantly talking to them. Other than that, I'm pretty much just studying and eating (not too much though, I don't want to gain the…

Just me venting.

You probably wouldn't be interested in it... here it is anyway.

I really hate being angry or annoyed at myself because you can't get away from yourself. And because it's a certain time of the year, I am so annoyed with myself.

Firstly, for a reason I don't know, I am terrified of a type of bug that only comes out around this time of year, and normally likes to hide in grass, then fly up right in front of your face when you walk near them. Why…

Hmm.  I've been managing my MDD pretty well (although not perfectly) this week.  I've started learning a new language, I've come out as an MDDer to my husband, and I'm trying to withdraw from my iPod (probably harder than admitting the MDD to my husband).  BUT.....I'm anxious as hell. 

I'm really tired, I'm irritated, I can't sleep properly, I'm comfort eating, I haven't worked out.  I always assumed the MDD served as something I did to protect and isolate myself when I felt…

This week I am trying to stay away from my iPod as this is the main trigger for my MDD.  So far, it's been difficult.  I have used it for around an hour each evening but have really reduced my MDD time. 

I feel sick when I don't MDD and I feel a little lost, and flat.  Thinking about my own life compared to the world I rule in MDD land is shocking because it is so dull.  When I look at myself and my life, I feel angry that I don't live up to some of my own expectations, and…

Hi, I am a 16 year old girl and I have been daydreaming since I was 7. My MD doesen't negativley effect my life, but I do spend a long time doing it. The only thing is that it makes me tired in the day because I stay up so late dreaming in my fantasy world.

All these years I have kept my MD totally secret, no one knows. In a way I really want to tell my Mum (Dad might be  a bit to far). I don't know how to approach the matter. I know it would be really hard because it is the biggest…

Melodic, peaceful, airy, uplifting, ambient, and slow... The perfect music to relax and daydream to. What are some of your favorites? I listed a bunch of mine here. Might take a moment to load. xD

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Well, it's happened AGAIN. I've got a mad crush on one of my DD characters. I've become accustomed to the embarrassment that always accompanies these crushes, since I've been having them since I was a little girl. Eventually I shake off the shame and tell myself that it's perfectly normal to explore the concept of love in your mind, especially if you crave it or have never had it. Everybody needs a little love now and then, you know?

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My iPod is the handiest tool for my MDD.  I use it for various things including:

• Researching characters I may be using, especially male love interests
• Look for clothes my character may be wearing to events
• Geography, my character is a world wide traveller!
• Music - I always have a soundtrack
• Videos - I use YouTube or other media for inspiration

Perhaps it's time to lend it to someone or lock it in my drawer at…

Like most people on the forum, I've only realised there was a name for what I did whilst researching the subject online.  I've had MDD since I was a tiny child, in fact I can't remember ever not doing this.  I also have Social Anxiety and Avoidant Personality Disorder.  I've had the last two disorders confirmed by mental health professionals, but I've never mentioned the DD to anyone, even my psychologist - I honestly just felt it was too embarrassing and 'crazy'. 

Although I…

Hello, my name is Cheryl.  I came upon this website while researching Maladaptive Daydreaming and felt that I had to become a member and interact with this community.

I only recently discovered that Maladaptive Daydreaming was the term for what I have been experiencing from a very young age.  If someone had introduced me to the concept much earlier, my teenage years might have gone much, much better.  Alas, it's no use crying over spilt milk, and I'd rather have resources now…

I was just curious if there was anyone else out there. Ugh, I feel like the biggest freak on the face of the planet writing this right now. I know I should have been more careful or something. Too late now.

Anyways, has this ever happened to anyone else or am I the only one?