Thank you all for sharing. It feels good to hear there are others who have felt the same way. I am a well functioning person so in the eyes of my friends it appears I am mentally healthy. The issue is the crushing loneliness and feelings of alienation as you describe. I carry a world's worth of information that is important to me but would sound ridiculous to anyone else.

My fantasy acts more as an obsession rather than a product of escapism. I do not play an active role in the fantasy I have created. I am merely the observer and creator. It is the only mental exercise I find stimulating.

I am finding the skills to creatively express my ideas, but in the meantime the loneliness is chewing me up inside. My question is this:
Are there places I can talk to people with this similar issue, or is it more realistic to seek professional help?