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i’m 16, and i have a big problem with daydreaming, i have for a few years now. i have ADHD, and unless i’m distracted by an activity or people, i basically make up scenarios in my head every 10 minutes because my mind is constantly thinking. and they go pretty far. i catch myself making expressions, talking to people that are “there” in my scenario even when i’m alone. when i snap out of it i realize i’m being really weird. i’ve tried to stop myself so many times, but it’s like i’m hardwired to daydream constantly. it’s getting kinda bad, detaching me from reality and sometimes i even mistake past scenarios i’ve made up as memories of real life events. does anyone have any advice on how to stop?
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So this is something i can actually offer some support on lol
My suggestion: see a psychologist and be evaluated.
It's a form of dissociation. I have ADHD too and I believe I use to maladaptive daydream too. I would lay in bed acting out scenarios and when i was younger I would always talk to myself.
Eventually, I just stopped. And i know that's not helpful to you but I kinda bullied myself into not doing it anymore. Because i thought it was weird.
But it eventually lead to me having bad anxiety and in a constant of dissociation. Eventually i told my therapist and she tested me and yes maladaptive daydreaming is one of things she questioned me on. Which all of this can be a result of trauma too.
I was put on Lexapro (because my body was quite literally fatigued from constantly dissociating and just existing)
It has helped my dissociation a lot. Now I can't wonder off into a straight stare, not even if i wanted to. Of course this is accompanied by my concerta as well. So i am being treated for ADHD and Anxiety.
Replythanks so much <33
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