Does anyone else get really sad when you’re daydreaming a story you like and all of a sudden something sparks a new daydream with a different story and now you can’t go back to the old one because you keep thinking about the new one?
Does anyone else “act out” their daydreams? I’ll put my earbuds in and act out my scenarios. I’ll pretend I’m having conversations with people, pretend I’m working etc. I would be devastated if anyone actually saw me. They’d wonder what the heck I was doing! I’m so thankful I found this video. Ive wondered for years if something was wrong with me. I’m 44 and I’ve never told anyone about this.
you're so brave and strong for posting this. i could NEVER show people how i look pacing around and mouthing the same words and all the faces i make while im dreaming because its just so personal and private. and i dont want to share my one safe space where im genuinely in control with anybody. thank you for posting <3 your channel is probably going to help a lot of therapists figure out what's happening with us and how to help us
You know, I never realized how unsettling this might look from an outsiders perspective. When I did this in front of my family, my mom just let me do it because I was a creative kid. I still do this as an adult but in private because of the awkwardness I feel having others around seeing me do it.
I feel the most validated and understood that I've felt my entire life, 15 years of struggling through this shit. We need to come out of this and take control of our lives no matter how addicting MD is.. It's gonna be difficult tho, since MD isn't even recognized as an actual condition. My support to everyone struggling through this, we will make it.
this video and comment section is so validating for me. i’ve dealt with maladaptive daydreaming for literally my whole life. i don’t remember how it started, but i know it was very early on. over time it became my number one coping mechanism, and it remains that way to this day. it gets in the way of my daily functionality, but it’s still the thing that calms and soothes me the most. only one person in my life knows i do it, so it can get isolating at times. i hope everyone here is okay ♡︎
I got caught daydreaming by my aunt, and she told the entire family that I am "crazy" and that I talk to myself. I was so embarrassed and hurt, to say the least.
Moment of silence for people who still don’t know the name for this...
Does anyone else get really sad when you’re daydreaming a story you like and all of a sudden something sparks a new daydream with a different story and now you can’t go back to the old one because you keep thinking about the new one?
so i’m not the only one that puts on music and pretends i’m in a movie or music video while pacing my room for 2 and a half hours
I literally started daydreaming about explaining to people how I maladaptive daydream. 🤦🏻♀️
I see so many people speak quietly or whisper when they daydream and then there's me who just speaks like im performing an opera lmao
Does anyone else “act out” their daydreams? I’ll put my earbuds in and act out my scenarios. I’ll pretend I’m having conversations with people, pretend I’m working etc. I would be devastated if anyone actually saw me. They’d wonder what the heck I was doing! I’m so thankful I found this video. Ive wondered for years if something was wrong with me. I’m 44 and I’ve never told anyone about this.
I'm walking endless hours in my room with headphones on. When my roommate moved in again I went to the other room to play out my scenarios lol
MALADAPTIVE DAYDREAMING?? I thought I was just practicing to be an actress 🤺
It's kinda sad that this is when we feel most alive
you're so brave and strong for posting this. i could NEVER show people how i look pacing around and mouthing the same words and all the faces i make while im dreaming because its just so personal and private. and i dont want to share my one safe space where im genuinely in control with anybody. thank you for posting <3 your channel is probably going to help a lot of therapists figure out what's happening with us and how to help us
When your doctor asks if you're getting 60 minutes of exercise a day.
That moment when your parents/siblings walk into the room and you then try to act like you're doing something other than walking around💀
Me: “I can’t wait for the weekend!”
You know, I never realized how unsettling this might look from an outsiders perspective. When I did this in front of my family, my mom just let me do it because I was a creative kid. I still do this as an adult but in private because of the awkwardness I feel having others around seeing me do it.
The sad part is I'm more happy when I am doing this, I don't even realize I'm smiling so wide when I do this and I probably look so creepy and weird.
I feel the most validated and understood that I've felt my entire life, 15 years of struggling through this shit. We need to come out of this and take control of our lives no matter how addicting MD is.. It's gonna be difficult tho, since MD isn't even recognized as an actual condition. My support to everyone struggling through this, we will make it.
this video and comment section is so validating for me. i’ve dealt with maladaptive daydreaming for literally my whole life. i don’t remember how it started, but i know it was very early on. over time it became my number one coping mechanism, and it remains that way to this day. it gets in the way of my daily functionality, but it’s still the thing that calms and soothes me the most. only one person in my life knows i do it, so it can get isolating at times. i hope everyone here is okay ♡︎
I got caught daydreaming by my aunt, and she told the entire family that I am "crazy" and that I talk to myself. I was so embarrassed and hurt, to say the least.
My heart goes out to the people struggling with this. The amount of time this can eat up is frightening. I'm glad I hardly daydream anymore
I feel like my daydreaming has gotten worse with me being in quarantine and having more time by myself 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️