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Hello, Im 20 yrs old. I recently realized that I have a serious problem. I daydream and pace my apartment 7-10 hours a day, I have dropped out of college 3 times because I cannot focus and concentrate on...reality. I dont have any friends or hobbies, well actually daydreaming is my hobby. I recently discovered this website and disorder and when I read about it, I began to cry. I honestly believe I have several other mental illnesses but it is very hard to get doctors to take me serious. I feel like I am stuck inside my fantasies, and when I am forced back into reality I actually become suicidal because I cant concentrate on real life. It is nice to know I am not the only one and that there is a name for it, but where do I go from here?

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Comment by ShellyBelly on February 25, 2013 at 4:20am: Darling, I am in the same boat. I have also dropped out of school. I wasn't happy with my major anyway and I have always been confused as to what to do with my life. I just know that I want to be a billionaire. I also have only one friend and I'm inconsistent with hobbies so you are in very good company. PLEASE do not even think of suicide. I know it's hard but there is hope. We are not freaks. We are real people and we are pioneers in one of the least understood areas of the human experience. So think of yourself as having found your purpose. You are here and here is where you should be. You are contributing the conversation that will lead to better therapies and treatment for MDD. You absolutely are necessary and relevant here. Stay strong. *hugs*

Comment by taffle on February 24, 2013 at 7:49am: Hi and welcome! You can start by gradually cutting down the time you daydream. Each week, try eliminating 30 minutes and do this until you get down to 1-2 hours a day. And replace the free time with new hobbies.

Comment by Axolotlet on February 23, 2013 at 7:10pm: You can make some friend in the chat lobby.
I met many nice people there! :D

Comment by Rachel on February 23, 2013 at 6:50pm: Welcome Rae! I'm glad you found this site -- everyone here is extremely nice and helpful. Unfortunately, no one knows where to go from here. This is not a recongnized condition, meaning that most doctors don't know it exists and probably won't diagnose you with it even if you show them its existance.

However, that doesn't mean you're helpless. People here can talk to you and help you through things and we're all trying to figure out more about Maladaptive Daydreaming. Some people have found their own ways to help them focus on reality -- such as meditation, meds (for some people it works and for some it doesn't), or just finding happiness in life. A way that has helped me is letting my daydream characters visit me in the real world instead of the other way around whenever I need to focus. In other words, they become my imaginary friends but hey, what works works. People on here continue to share ways that help them focus on reality and cope with MD as they find ways.

So, again, welcome to the site and I hope you find it helpful and the people kind. =)