Maladaptive daydreamer

Im still not sure where to post this. Theres not really a forum about people who dream excessively. It sounds stupid but it really interferes with a persons life. Ive been doing this since i was a little kid except then i didnt know what it was that i was doing. Im obviously trying to escape my life in some way, trying to forget about how fu**kin' lonely and miserable my life is at times. I think about certain people and it bothers me because i feel something towards the person eventually but i know those feelings arent healthy to have. I know the dreams that i have arent very realistic...i mean, besides the fact that i do wish to play music someday. Right now its just a dream. Thats it. It really makes me sad to wake up everyday and remember that my life isnt as awesome as it is in my dreams, it actually fu**in' sucks. I cant help but dream, or want to escape...i cant help it. But i know its not healthy. Im already kind of a recluse. I wonder how the hell i will ever get out of this house.

Hello, so_punk_rock. I hope you find a way to risk change. What you are doing is not working. Is professional help an option for you?

I notice you said you have had this all your life. You also talk about feeling miserable which confuses the issues some. It makes me wonder whether you daydream because you feel bad or whether you feel bad because the difficulties your daydreaming gets you in.
I wonder, do you have problems at school/education or at work?

You might want to check into the possibility of ADHD. You did not mention hyperactivity issues, but that is exactly the catch. Contrary to what most people believe the hyperactivity is not always a symptom. There is such a thing as combined type or inattentive ADD which is the concentration problem(including the daydreaming) without the obvious hyperactivity.
And do not forget that symptoms of depression are often comorbid with AD(H)D.

Well darling, I'm 50 years older than you and your in for one hell of a life if you don't kick arse real quick. I'm not sure where music fits into the scheme of things but, it has had a great influence on society and mental health for at least the time I have been alive. Now if you have any sense of reasoning follow this link and put 2+2 together. Then, if you get 4 like I did, get a VERYGOOD - REAL (not on-line therapist) and rub a few thighs (you will understand when you view the link).
Other than that get rid of any BLACK - PUNK music paraphernalia you have and get into the sunshine (your not a vampire, you just live in their environment). Pay attention to your diet (again after viewing the link you will understand) and become the butterfly you can be instead of that caterpillar that's scared to cross the road.
www abc.net.au/tv/bigideas/stories/2010/10/26/3047587.htm

Wish I was 17 again - take care Jasmine