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I daydream a lot and I did a little research and I am not sure if it is a maladaptive daydreaming. I think it becoming a problem because I don't like pain. However, when I have a painful experience I create a scenario in my head. The scenario is even more painful but I am in control of what happens. During these daydream I get emotional because they are very painful experience but it worse than the pain I am going through. It my way to escape and process my emotion. I can cry without dealing with my actually emotionally pain.
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Everyone gave great advice I agree with, just want to add a few words of my own. I have a family member trying to deal with something mentall on their own and their mental situation keeps deteriorating/getting worse. This person will not visit or relate to anyone in the family any more. Did speak to me a short time couple days ago, saying they are trying to handle things on their own and don't want to go to a professional for help yet, thinking they can figure out a way to make things work on their own.
However this family member is now doing what you are doing, creating the worse scenerio in their head, whether while awake or at night while having nightly nightmares. So in essense, this person is getting no real helpful sleep so in time, their bodys ability to continue on will be compromised by lack of sleep and lack of peace mentally. I also know of an in law who had a physical condition they didn't go to see a doctor for, something that was easily and cheaply handled if taken care of in the beginning. Let it go for 6 yrs until their body from sleep deprivation was on the verge of shutting down. It means that their Dr. said if they hadn't finally gone in when they did the body would have continued to shut down one organ at a time until they just died. The medicine to come back to health when this far gone, cost in the thousands for just one pill. So whether trying to ignore dealing with actual physical pain/problem or a mental one, it is VERY important to go see a professional now, just in case their is a point of no return for you too.
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I am not a doctor so what I am about to say is by no means a diagnoses. In fact I will say right up front that I suggest you discuss what you have written to us with your family doctor before what I am going to say could or does happen.
While what you are writing about could very well fit into the description of maladaptive daydreaming. It also comes very close to the developing of an alter personality that comes out during times of high stress or when you suffer hurt or harm to protect you.
You bring out the alter personality who is generally stronger than you are and can stand up to or withstand what ever is happening. When this happens you suffer what is felt to be a blackout period for you know nothing of what happens during this time.
You do not speak of having blackout or being unaware of what is going on which is a symptom of maladaptive daydreaming as well. Should you start to suffer periods of time where you cannot remember what happened such as leaving home but not remember how you got someplace. Then it is absolutely time to see a psychiatrist to see what is happening.
For right now I believe a discussion with your family doctor is in order as well as some sessions with a therapist to find better ways to deal with the things you find hurtful and hurting you.
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Well im not a doctor in this area but theres a few things i DO know. You shouldnt avoid dealing with issues that you have going on. Dealing with these things is what makes you stronger as a person. Confronting and making the important decisions that result from these situations are what creates an environment for growing as a person, there are some fundamental things in life that happen for a reason and are meant to challenge you in this life.
If your emotions are so bad that your crying, you may need to talk to someone professionally or someone that you can trust at the very least to build up a support system around you full of people who really care about you and will help you get back on your feet once these choices are made. Ive always felt that most people already KNOW what their supposed to be doing, and what the right thing to do should be, its their emotions and lack of strength that can hold them back from taking those first steps.
I wish you could have given maybe, an example of something thats happening so that we might be able to help you more. i felt this was a little vague so thats all i can say. good luck. ; )
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