MDD at school: my problem with staring

[Machelle Irby]

When I MD, i stare. I don't focus on anything, but i stare. I am a freshman in highschool. I have recently overheard someone complaining about me staring at them. I don't want her to think i am a creeper, or something along those lines. What should i do? Please help!

[The1andonlyAbber]

That awkward moment when you look at someone, space out, then snap out of it and realize you were staring through that person intensely for five minutes straight. Story of my life.

[Sam]

I can relate to this. The problem is - I don't realize I am staring until it has been long enough to be uncomfortable. Like many "weird" things people notice about me, I try not to think about it. I know why I'm staring (or doing anything else odd for that matter). I know that it is a medical condition and I just keep repeating that to myself. I make efforts when I am aware but thats about all I can do that it within my power. 

[C. Foster]

Maybe try staring at the board or the teacher. This is tricky. I had the same problem, but I didn't stare at others but at things like the board and that didn't help me none. I was bullied severely. Maybe you can try to snap out of it for a while.

[Tinkerbell]

OMG!  I have recently discovered that many of my neighbors have an issue with me staring.  I overheard some people speaking about it when I was eating out.  I guess when I day dream I stare and don't realize it.  So now one of the things I do is  try to focus on other things out like reading or  maybe writing on the bus.  Seems to be working a bit.

[Afan]

Cats do this too. My cat stares at me, or through me, maybe he is also a fantasist.