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December 2017

constantly dreaming of a better life and ide… I have reached a point where really nothing in real life makes me happy anymore, the life I live when I'm daydreaming is just so much better, people are so much more caring and understanding in it. T… Discussion constantly dreaming of a better life and ide… 4 Likes Hi, what responses have you had from doctors

I have disclosed my MDD to various doctors (GPs here in England) and a couple of clinical psychologists / psychiatrists, the support I've received is minimal. One of them told me to 'go and live a…

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June 2016

I went to a Highly Sensitive Person meet-up.

Ok, so for those who don't know I have SERIOUS social problems. I pretty much can't get along with anyone, in person or on-line. It's a huge part of the reason I'm on Disability. I couldn't get…

Blog I went to a Highly Sensitive Person meet-up. 6 Likes

December 2015

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Member Beef 1 Like Girl who dreams

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February 2014

Introduction (hello) and celebrity MDs Hello, am new here although been signed up a while. Never thought I'd find other people who do what I do, really thought I was alone. Amazing! I've been MDing for as long as I can remember, at least… Discussion Introduction (hello) and celebrity MDs 2 Likes Hi! :D

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Hey! I'm Malana! :) I just found…

Blog Hi! :D 4 Likes Things are looking up

Here's a question: Maybe its not actually DDing that is holding us back? Maybe thats just what we tell ourselves and we believe it. For me, it still takes over my life and i have absolutley no…

Blog Things are looking up 2 Likes MDD vs Personality Anxiety has stopped me from doing a lot things in life, particularly during my childhood, which in turn lead me to DD constantly. The worst thing about it is that I think it's stopped me from develop… Discussion MDD vs Personality 3 Likes

January 2014

Are your daydreams sometimes triggered by po… Whenever something nice happens in real life - for example, someone is kind to me or praises something I did - it triggers an MD episode and I just want to turn on the music and act out all positive… Discussion Are your daydreams sometimes triggered by po… 2 Likes Your childhood and levels of social interact… Hey guys. In terms of social interaction, how would you describe your childhood? Did you spend a lot of time playing alone? Were you lonely? Socially awkward? Or a normal kid who had a lot of friend… Discussion Your childhood and levels of social interact… 2 Likes Introducing myself and my story I'm really glad to have stumbled on this site today. Last night I realized its been 8 years since I've been daydreaming everyday. I'm 20 and want to learn how to get rid of it. I've never talked to… Discussion Introducing myself and my story 2 Likes Famous maladaptive daydreamer - Florence Nig… I'm almost sure I ran across something very interesting: The case of Florence Nightingale, the most famous English nurse. I was reading her biography and noticed numerous mentions of severe daydrea… Discussion Famous maladaptive daydreamer - Florence Nig… 15 Likes

August 2013

Depressive State

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 6 years ago when I was nineteen. It was shortly after that that I started losing myself into daydreams. I was always an imaginative child but it was usually…

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March 2013

Mindfullness I've found a meditation technique that i think it could be very useful for being more focused and daydreaming less. Mindfullness is an ancient Buddhist practice which is very relevant for life today… Discussion Mindfullness 9 Likes Acceptance. (Kind of:)

I've been doing a lot of thinking. When people use the word "introvert" to describe me, I get really sensitive. Why are words like "weird" and "introverted" negative to most people (myself)? I'm…

Blog Acceptance. (Kind of:) 5 Likes Not Taking No For An Answer .

Last night I told my mom about everything. I tried to start it off as no big deal, but naturally, I ended up crying and saying stuff that didn't even make sense.

She was really nice about…

Blog Not Taking No For An Answer . 4 Likes Day 1- Enough is Enough! MDD and people stop

Hi guys I am starting a thread of blogs, to show you my progress as I overcome MDD, I have done extensive research to have the blueprint of success in overcoming this unproductive act( I know some…

Blog Day 1- Enough is Enough! MDD and people stop 4 Likes Just a Little (Not) Hello!

Hey everyone!

I'm quite new here. I made an account a little while back,…

Blog Just a Little (Not) Hello! 1 Like Me

I have been on this site for a few months now and about a month ago Emilia said I should write a post. My two therapists have been trying to get me to write for quite some time now…