I've just posted on the MD thread here where I listed some other forums that I've found which deal with that issue. My point is that there's a lot of people out there with the same issue including me. And it's only recently getting attention. I had no friends when I was a kid and made up fantasies that I did too. Not that I'm a social animal now.

There are methods for learning to stay in the moment, recognizing when a trigger causes you to escape into your favorite distraction. PM me if you want to discuss in private. Check these out:

Getting Unstuck: Pema Chodron: 9781591792383: Amazon.com: Books

Wild Minds Network - Where wild minds come to rest

Believing you're the only one and that everyone else has it together are common symptoms. Therapists know their first job is to win your trust. You're worth the effort.