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Maladaptive Daydreaming: where wild minds come to rest

Relieved and terrified

I found out about this site from the latest edition of Scientific American Mind. As I read the six-page article about obsessive daydreamers I became overwhelmed with emotion. I've dealt with my excessive daydreaming for years. I thought I was the only one. Seriously. I created an elaborate fictional world with fictional characters I've grown to care about. For the last few years, I've fought to rid myself of those need to drift away from this fake world. Needless to say, it's not been easy. I haven't succeeded at all. I spend hours of every day drifting away, while I'm pacing in my apartment, driving, shopping in the mall or sitting at my desk. I want to stop. I want to enjoy my real life for once. I'm glad that I found this community because I'm comforted knowing I'm not alone.

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Comment by Tila on February 27, 2011 at 11:11pm: Hey ECP! You are not alone.
I try to fight it too, everyday, every minute actually. I am trying not to daydream as I write this. :/

Comment by Anabelle Dupont on February 25, 2011 at 4:53pm: I have quite a similar experience as yours! :]

Comment by Cordellia Amethyste Rose on February 24, 2011 at 9:54pm: You are definitely not alone.