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[Ashley N.]

Hello,

 

   I just recently found this site when I was trying to look up information, in regards to my daydreaming. I haven't been officially diagnosed with MD, so I hope that it's okay that I have joined. However, all the information I've seen so far about MD seems to reflect what I've been dealing with since early childhood. It was something of a relief, to be honest, to finally find information and a place where others deal with this.

 

   I've improved a little over the last few years, in how much I daydream during the day. I don't really allow myself to daydream at college, so it doesn't act negatively on my schoolwork for the most part. I'm more of a textbook smarts kind of person, than a common sense one anyway. ^^; I love to learn about many subjects, so I don't get easily bored during lectures.

 

   I try not to daydream in public, due to it being really physically obvious when I am. I do tend to go over scenarios in my head far more than I should, or flip through memories, and have to watch it when doing activities that rely on muscle memory. It's easier for me to start drifting into a daydream if my brain isn't really engaged. Sleep can also be a hassle, since I daydream when I hit the hay. Sometimes it helps me crash, other times I toss and turn for hours because my brain won't shut up for a few.

 

   On another note, I also am an art major- I've just started working on my BFA for Studio Arts: Art History sub-plan. I find my art (whether I'm drawing, writing, painting, taking photos, etc) acts as a sort of focus for me. Hence, doodling during a lecture instead of daydreaming. :D

 

   Anyways, I hope to be able to talk with others on here and see how other people deal with this. I hope everyone is having an excellent week!

[Ashley N.]

Thanks Cordellia. :D Ah, and thank you for pointing that out to me. Whoops! ^^;

 

The site is definitely lovely, so far. There's so many great topics and everyone seems really friendly. I'm looking forward to being on here.

[Cordellia Amethyste Rose]

Welcome, Ashley!  No one's officially been diagnosed with MD yet because it's not an officially recognized condition.  Getting it officially recognized can take years, but we hope to one day.  Unfortunately, at this stage, most docs probably won't have heard of it and may dismiss your symptoms as something else.  We're working to change that, though.  In the meantime I hope you find some peace here.