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This isn't urgent or that important so I don't mind it being late but I wondered if I could get an opinion on something. In my head I like to make up scenarios to keep me entertained/calm (is this normal?) and also for some reason recently in my memory I can distinguish if something happened or is something I made up, like tiny little things that people have said or just a look,nothing of any great significance. I just can't tell any more if they were real. tag as memorygirl please:3 thank youxx

Hey memorygirl (Definitely like that name, dude, rockin’!)

I’m going to start off with this: This must be suuuuper confusing sometimes! And thank you for being so sweet in your message, it definitely made me happier this morning (even if the little face was a little thing, it is the little things in life, I suppose ^~^). I’m going to do my best to help you with my knowledge, keep in mind that I’m not a professional, and am going off of my limited knowledge, okay? :)

Okay, so I’ve recently been directed towards maladaptive dreaming from an awesome follower, and I’m going to get you the symptoms, because this sounds like maladaptive daydreaming to me!

MDD:

Maladaptive daydreaming is considered as a state in which a person daydreams or imagines as a psychological response to prior trauma or abuse. It is also described as immersive or excessive daydreaming characterized by attendant distress or functional impairment with or without prior trauma.

Symptoms include:

This excessive daydreaming often begins in childhood

Daydreaming excessively in a way that is often compared to an addiction.

Books, movies, music, video games, and other media may be a daydreaming trigger.

The daydreaming itself is often detailed and elaborate, sometimes compared to a movie or novel.

Repetitive movements while daydreaming are common (but not always present in sufferers) -  pacing, rocking, spinning, shaking something in their hand, etc.

Some people will lie in bed for hours daydreaming, and may either have difficulty going to sleep because of this, or have difficulty getting out of bed once awake.  They may also neglect basic functions such as regular meals, etc. because of excessive daydreaming.

They may sometimes talk, laugh, cry, gesture, or make facial expressions as they daydream.  People suffering from this know the difference between daydreaming and reality, and do not confuse the two; this makes them distinctly different from psychotics or schizophrenics.  

Daydreaming causes difficulties in their lives, or prevents them from fully functioning in their day-to-day life.  

Some people have reported dizziness, headaches and other physical symptoms after daydreaming.

This definitely sounds like something I would get checked out! (As terrifying as this sounds, I’m sorry Dx). But if this is MD, it can be treated. No matter what, I wouldn’t worry. Some people associate MD with anxiety disorders, so I’m not quite sure, you’re going to need to talk to a professional about that one.

So let me answer this, if you do have this, can it be treated? Read here

What is it? Here

Like I said, there are more disorders that this could be, I’m sure. Mental disorders are a rather tricky thing! I hope this answered some of your questions, and I hope to hear back from you! 

Stay sugary sweet, awesome blossom!

-Samantha Pantha

Edit: This could also be psychosis!

I'm pretty sure it could be a lot of things, I was just thinking about how those with maladaptive daydreaming disorder generally recognize what they're going through has been made up, but I'm really no expert, so I'm sorry if this is incorrect. 

I wish you the best of luck in figuring this out, and I hope you end up seeing someone! That would be a relief, I'm sure. I find its relieving to know that the things that run through our mind, other people are experiencing as well! 

Take care lovely <3

-Samantha Pantha