I was wondering, how many of you look at pictures while daydreaming? I read some discussions just now and people said that they cover up pictures while daydreaming because they feel like someone is watching them. Well for me it's the opposite, I look at pictures of the people in my daydreams (obviously you can only do this if your characters are real people, which most of mine are, but I suppose you could look at pictures of other things if they are not real people). So does anyone else do…

Well I haven't posted a poem here in a long time and it does not have anything to do with MD at all. Yet, I feel I should post this for those who may be able to relate with this poem. It's hard to explain, being in my  best friend's position and have had to dealt with suicidal friends before. Though one did it for attention and one is alive, but I'm afraid we barely talk now.  Lately my best friend is really down, and I'm terrified she's becoming suicidal. I so desperately try to make her…

I'm really frustrated right now, and I don't know what to do about it.  After years of drinking way too much, I managed to quit on my own (after numerous attempts) back in 2006.  It was really hard, but I did it, and I've been really good about staying sober.  The problem is I keep dreaming about drinking.  I'm usually not drinking in excess in my dreams, but the fact that I'm drinking at all is really disturbing to me.  The other night I didn't dream that I was drinking per se, but I…

I read some of this article and it seems to me MD has to be some kind of variation under OCD.  I thought it was interesting.  Especially the part about having face your fears.   

http://beyondocd.org/expert-perspectives/articles/ten-things-you-need-to-know-to-overcome-ocd

Throughout my 34 years of life, I always knew I was different.  This wasn't just because I'm gay, and not just because I've suffered from major bouts of depression and anxiety.  No, it is because of something else.  Something that I finally have a name for:  Maladaptive Daydreaming Disorder.  Until late last week, I thought I was alone, or that I was just a freak.  I had no idea that many other people suffer from the same thing I do.  It was almost like a weight was lifted off me.…

I am not sure I am liking realizing I may have this MD but know I need to do something about it, I don't dream about other things movie, characters etc.. Just myself and life situations playing out over and over in different ways and I can't seem to function outside of my head, things are piling up work, I can't seem to find interest in friends or being social I have been like since childhood. its lonely and impossible to form a relationship/friendship when I am constantly in my mind. I have…

I've often wondered what was wrong with me, why I was different. I would be lost in my fantasies and snap back to reality, suddenly aware and conscious, wondering if others could see my thoughts. I have never told anyone about my daydreaming problem. I felt too embarrassed and scared of what others might think. Would they think I'm crazy? 

I have always been introverted and quiet, somewhat of a loner. I didn't have an easy time during my school years. I was ostracized with no friends.…

Hello everybody! I've been silently observing this website after my first blog post and you guys all seem so nice. I feel like I can say anything and what a wonderful feeling that is. So i'm curious, do you guys have characters that inhabit the world of your daydreams? If so, do you relate to them? For some reason all the characters in my daydreams are male. I actually have a hard time daydreaming about female characters unless it's myself in someway. The male characters I daydream about are…

Does anyone else feel that the ability to pace, jump, dance or make big movements while dreaming has a massively positive effect on mood, enthusiasm and energy levels?

Last year, while living in a basement room away from people with no windows, I was able to "use" my DD's in a way which was actually beneficial. I'd DD and pace/dance before class and other events to put me in a happier more energetic mood. My internal conversations also made me come up with smart/funny/interesting…

Today, a very nice lady moved out of my apartment building, so I thought I'd share something in her honor.  She actually signed up for this site, but I don't think she comes here anymore.  I didn't know her well.  We'd say "Hi" in passing but not much more than that.  However, many years ago, when I was having a bad day, she did something very sweet.  It was 3 days before Christmas, and I had bought several pairs of fun socks for myself as a treat, when suddenly I lost my wallet.  I looked…

Do many of you feel off beat or awkward in a social environment?  EG bars, wedding receptions, dance balls, etc.  I can't honestly say all those things are my cup of tea.

I've been diagnosed with something that causes my daydreams so I've been trying to stay away since I don't have MD, but it's really hard because this was the only place where I could talk to people like me. 

It just sucks. I hate my disorder, but it's the only thing that keeps me happy. It makes me so unhappy and prevents me from having meaningful relationships, but it gives me the most amazing imaginary life. I just hate it so much, but I can't let go of it.

Does anyone find it incredibly difficult to maintain eye contact when talking to someone?  When ever i have a conversation with someone i think i devote more effort in keeping eye contact than listening.

I've also been reading works by Osho. "The Book of Secrets" in particular. A lot of it sounds like Buddhism, but I think the principles are universal and can apply to anyone of any religion.

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