I don’t think I maladaptive daydream; however, at the beginning of the year, I was so sad about not having my family here… so a few days into January, I began imagining them being here again. I talk to them and imagine what they would say back to me, but it doesn’t really interfere with my daily activities, as I do them while talking to my family. (e.g. Washing the dishes and having them standing next to me in the kitchen, talking to me while I do it, or being in the car with me when I have to go somewhere) I’ve even worked out ‘schedules’ for when they are supposed to be here, and I can see them when I’m working, but it has never interfered with my work. It’s actually very helpful because in most cases, I don’t feel lonely.
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Has anyone ever had an experience with maladaptive daydreaming?
I experienced something similar at the beginning of the year, but not to the point where I would lose track of time nor confuse reality with my daydreams. But I would make up imaginary friends, or imagine that my family was still here.
It kind of faded away once I started writing my story in March, began listening to my favorite singer, made some online friends, and went back to work in person. But yeah, those were some dark days at the beginning of the year.
@Discussions Would you like to share your experiences with maladaptive daydreaming?
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