Maladaptive Daydreaming: where wild minds come to rest
I started this group for those of us who constantly replay events in our mind.
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Started by Queen Dopamine. Last reply by Howie Mar 15, 2021. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I've noticed that I used to focus very strongly on the romantic relationship that developed between my main character, Alex, and another character, Carly. I loved replaying their flirtations,…Continue
Started by Kelly. Last reply by S K Jan 30, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
As far as I know I'm not obsessed with day dreaming or would be considered a MD however , tragic events in my life or just bad ones I tend to dwell on and have flash backs...I'm not exactly sure why…Continue
Started by Tani. Last reply by Danielle Dec 12, 2013. 10 Replies 4 Likes
I will often play the same song over and over for the same daydream until I get it just right. Do any others here do this? I know it seems a little OCD, but it's usually only with songs really like…Continue
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I tend to Ruminate on thing that haven't actually happened. Catastrophize? Not in a positive way.... sigh....
@StarryStarryNight I can totally relate to what you are saying and I do exactly the same! I only found out about MD very recently and I knew I have a variation of that. For the longest time I was frustrated with my self that why I cannot pay attention and even consulted psychotherapists for ADHD diagnosis with mixed results.
Now at last there is some relief to see other people describing the same situation I go through!
I always replay conversations that have just happened or happened a while ago, or just make up future conversations, but I change the whole thing around so that I'm the funny one, or the smart one, or makes good points, I'm always the one everyone wants to talk to or be with, or i'll defend someone in a spectaular way. But in real life I just sit there quietly, listen to whats going on or be daydreaming.
I do like Sandy and repeat scenes and dialogues and the such in my head until it feels right or complete. And I replay scenes of my favorite books and movies as well. I realized that I do go over things that I've done but negative situations more so than positive ones..
I do, and I often slightly change them in y favour, and wish I'd done something different, even sometimes for things that happened years ago. Also, scenes in my DDs happen repeatedly, like I'm trying to get a scene for a movie perfect, and once I've got them right, I often move on without even realizing it, but sometimes go back.
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