I cannot believe that this is a real community...

[Margot May]

I haven't ever told a soul about how intensive my daydreaming is. My mom always comments on how I tend to stare off into space, but she has no idea that I'm just wrapped up in a complex daydreams. It feels like I'm writing movies in my brain. Sometimes, when I don't imagine a scene just right, I "put it away" and come back to it, like I'm editing a video. And yet, it doesn't seem like a movie. It's like I know my characters aren't real, but when I see people at school that I've imagined are their friends or boyfriend or teacher, I'm almost surprised that they aren't walking down the hallway with Kat St. Augustine or whoever I'm picturing on a particular day. I'm glad it's not as cumbersome as it could be currently, but it still scares me a little. I'm creative and visual, so I don't mind daydreaming. It's the can't sleep, 24/7 type of stuff that I've read about that scares me. Sorry, this all so jumbled up. But I had to get that off my chest after 10 long years..

[Vendela Collins]

I have a similar experience as you. Sometimes my mother will ask me why I'm smiling into space. I just tell her I'm thinking about a funny joke I heard or something normal, but that's not it. Same as you, I don't have it get in the way of too much of my daily life. On a typical day I can daydream on and off but always concentrate when I need to. In classes, falling asleep and other areas are fine for me. Also, unlike some MDD I am quite personable and outgoing. I like to charm people and I have never been shy. However, after years of MDD I have found that I do not enjoy the company of real people quite as much as I do my imaginary characters. I'm always aware that they're not real, but I tend to enjoy their "company" more. Message me if you ever want to chat!

[Fallen Messenger]

We will always be here! This condition is difficult, and we all (on this site) understand. Talk to me or anyone else if you need to. You will be surprised at how much you can relate to.