Same here, though for me MD didn't have a name, and it sure does ring true what you all have shared. This "world" inside has been a default most of my life even while working IRL situations....just never had a clue about how much of an influence and what triggered it. Even after therapy it's taken a while to catch up with myself today. This is an old habit and coping mechanism that goes a long way back.

So, yes family won't get it, neither will anyone else, but sounds like you are making efforts.
What's been helpful for the last couple of weeks has been journaling, questions and answers about the ruts or stuck point are in this habit.

Feel free to PM me.

Jade