I saw a post talking about how losing MADD would suck because it’s sort of become apart of their identity and that even though it’s “maladaptive” it feels like it would genuinely suck to lose it and like I totally agree.
Like personally I wouldn’t be bored if I stopped daydreaming (mostly cause I’ve been using madd to avoid my responsibilities and hobbies) but I would feel like I’ve lost a part of me. Thinking about not daydreaming feels scary cause like I’d be opening a hole that madd was filling and by getting rid of my daydreams I’d never be able to close it
I’m like honestly frightened about losing my paras. At this point they are a permanent part of me and who I am and to lose them feels like losing me
Reading posts like these, I want to remind everyone that healing from MaDD isn’t to stop daydreaming- it’s to stop being negatively affected by it. It’s to switch to immersive daydreaming. You don’t have to leave your paracosms, you don’t have to abandon your paras. It’s about targeting how and why your daydreaming negatively impacts you (intrusive daydream themes, urges to daydream in inappropriate situations, etc.).
The points made in the above post are so valid, and I really do resonate with them. But there is an established difference between non-MaDD and non-daydreaming.
How do you feel about having a career/job? I’m entering into a formal career setting and the thought makes me sick. Having to put real effort into a job and work seems completely impossible because of my madd. I’m conflicted and frustrated and having a bad time, tbh. I’d love to hear your thoughts/opinions and any advice you may have…
okay but i’m not the only one who has developed severe foot issues right? bc i swear pacing so much has absolutely ruined my feet i cant walk around for too long or go out without being in pain
