How does it feel to be free of MD?
Hello dear community,
Since I was 6, I've suffered from MD (Maladaptives Daydreaming). Back then, it was simply stories I spun together from movies and TV shows, creating my own world with a real storyline. This world had its happy ending a year ago, and I'm finally out of my head (I'm going to write a book about it).
Now I'm 20, and my MD has changed. Suddenly, it's not fictional characters anymore; it's my colleagues, my boss, or friends who keep appearing in these dreams.
The next problem was me. I develop fears of these real people, especially my colleagues, even though they don't actually hurt me. This is a pattern I've decided has to stop. I've also decided to go on a radical detox. Today is the first day, and I'm already noticing how difficult it is. I feel lost, confused, and some things are taking me longer than usual.
Now I'm wondering: Will this get better? Am I doing this wrong? And to those who have succeeded, how does it feel to be free from these daydreams?