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Originally Posted by bharani1008
You don't have to trust right away. Just talk in a protected environment. Or maybe go to a support group like Cocosurviving suggested and just listen for a while. Don't speak up until you're ready.
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I can't stand being in groups or even outside anymore. I'm too afraid of what people think of me. So when I'm able to I tend to stay alone at home.
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Originally Posted by bharani1008
But you have to have something to aim at that is outside of your head. Maybe if you get a pet, or plant some flowers that will need your attention and give you company and purpose. Maybe just talk on the phone to some hotline numbers.
Watch TV or read. When I was my craziest TV would allow me to focus on something outside and let my mind rest for a while. Eventually I regained control of my thoughts and got well.
Please keep posting. and stay safe
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I do most of the stuff you mentioned above. It does help me for awhile.
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Originally Posted by Sadendings
I'm happy with my imagination. My thoughts bring me relief. I understand that you want friends. Have you considered taking a class or two? It might help you meet people or at least get you out of your head for awhile.
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I was happy too, until it started to get uncontrollable.
I am taking classes but that doesn't help much with friendship.
Most of the interaction I do with people is: "Hello/Bye". That's pretty much how any social day goes for me.
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Originally Posted by Rohag
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PsychCentral forum thread on maladaptive daydreaming
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I've done some research on maladaptive daydreaming. I have all the "symptoms", but still I'm not comfortable with diagnosing myself.