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Maladaptive Daydreaming: where wild minds come to rest

We can't escape it.

I've read things where people talk about what happens when they stop daydreaming. Is there anyone who just CAN'T stop? Even if I really try, I can't do it. I DD constantly, and no matter what I do, I can't stop, not ever for seconds. When I'm talking to someone, I still do it in the back of my head. I have read this is just like any other addiction, but I don't think so at all. For example, an alcoholic cannot drink if there is not any alcohol to consume, obviously, but we always have our minds, our imagination... It's just never out of reach. Maybe that's why it's so addictive to us. We can't escape our minds. Does anyone else see it this way?

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Comment by Snapplez on November 30, 2012 at 1:31pm: I can't stop daydreaming either. I'm afraid of taking medication because of possible side effects but I don't see another way around it. I. JUST. CAN'T. STOP. Is it an addiction, a disorder or a copying mechanism? Don't know.

Comment by LJ on November 25, 2012 at 9:15pm: Yes, and like Jordan says it can be worse than more tangible addictions like drugs and drinking. I have been addicted to both. Dding is safer, wayyyy cheaper and basically does not hurt anyone. I have tried and tried. Don't see stopping anytime soon. I just don't want to spend the rest of my life beating myself up over it. I don't see how people live without dding. Real life sucks on sooooo many levels. No, not like I want to check out, just wish I had more control over my "real" life. I believe a GOOD LIFE can satisfy us up to 80%. We can put the remaining 20% into something WE WANT but, may not be able to contain. My 20% is dding! It's the only thing I have that is MINE to control 100%.

Comment by Jordan on November 24, 2012 at 5:06pm: it can be worse than traditional addictions cuz the endless supply we have i been tryna quit last time i did i had increased anxiety and anger issues but i been tryna find a healthy outlet for the creative and imaginative side of the daydreaming.....for me its been writting

Comment by northern gal on November 24, 2012 at 3:57pm: I'm guessing other people that don't have this are just talking to themselves...a running dialog of what they are thinking about other people or what they are doing....but, that's just a guess

Comment by greyartist on November 24, 2012 at 12:31pm: I can't stop. It's not about not wanting to or being addicted, for me it is a mental disorder I can not control.