Maladaptive daydreaming. Medications?

Yes, you need a detailed consultation then we will decide what actually problem is and what will be the best treatment for you for your situation.

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Hi Thank you for opening up. What you’re experiencing — maladaptive daydreaming — is more common than most people realize, especially in those with a creative mind trying to escape stress, pain, or loneliness. It’s brave of you to recognize the issue and even more courageous to take steps toward healing. You mentioned the root cause being a toxic school environment, which means your mind created daydreams as a survival mechanism. Now that you’re out of that environment, it’s a perfect time to retrain your focus and bring your attention back to the present. Yes — you can overcome it completely, especially since you already have some control over it. Therapy can help you identify the emotional triggers behind the daydreaming, build healthy coping mechanisms, and retrain your brain to stay grounded. Medications are rarely the first step — they’re only considered if there’s significant underlying anxiety, ADHD, or depression. What will truly help is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and grounding exercises. Therapy will give you the tools to rebuild your attention, self-worth, and motivation. You’ve already taken the hardest step by being aware and asking for help. That shows strength. Take therapy, and you can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.

Thank you for reaching out! It’s commendable that you’ve recognized the impact of maladaptive daydreaming and are actively seeking help. This pattern often arises as a coping mechanism to escape stress, such as the toxic school environment you mentioned. Now that you're out of that environment, recovery is possible, especially with consistent support.

Yes, you should consider consulting a mental health professional for a detailed evaluation. Therapy especially CBT can be very effective in managing maladaptive daydreaming. Medication is not always necessary but may be considered if there are co-occurring conditions like anxiety, OCD, or ADHD.

Try setting structured routines, reducing screen time, and using mindfulness or grounding techniques when you notice yourself drifting. Don’t self-diagnose or self-medications and professional guidance is key to long-term recovery. You're not alone, and with the right help, it can get better.

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You can try therapy alone initially, if it does not work out then you can try with medications plus therapy. Good luck

You should definitely go for therapy. Consult a RCI recognised Clinical Psychologist. And if you have any other symptoms such as low mood, decreased energy, ghabrahat, disturbed sleep, etc, then its better to consult a psychiatrist.

Hi, thank you for opening up — it takes a lot of courage and insight to reflect like this, especially at your age. What you're describing — maladaptive daydreaming — is something we see in many young people, especially when they’ve been through stressful or toxic environments, like your school situation. It can feel like a mental escape, a coping mechanism, especially when the real world feels overwhelming or painful. Over time though, as you’ve experienced, it can start affecting your focus, studies, and daily life. The fact that you’ve already gained some control over it since September is a huge achievement. That shows you have strong self-awareness and resilience. And yes — the answer is: you absolutely can recover from this completely. Here’s what can really help: 1. Therapy – Especially CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), can help identify your triggers, replace the urge to escape with healthier habits, and rebuild focus. It also helps manage the emotional roots — like loneliness, anxiety, or trauma — that often drive this pattern. 2. Mindfulness and attention-training techniques – These are tools that strengthen your mental "brakes" and help anchor you in the present. 3. Medication – It's not always needed, but in some cases (if you're dealing with underlying anxiety, ADHD, or depression), medications may be considered. A psychiatrist can help evaluate this properly. It's not about "fixing" you — it’s about supporting your brain where needed. 4. Routine and structure – A balanced routine with screen limits, physical activity, and regular sleep helps your brain stay grounded and less prone to drifting. Remember: maladaptive daydreaming is a response, not a weakness. And you're already on the path to healing. Therapy could be a powerful next step — not because something’s wrong with you, but because you deserve support in reclaiming your focus, your joy, and your life. If you'd like, I can help guide you on how to find the right mental health professional near you. You’re not alone in this — and yes, with time, support, and consistency, you can get past it. You’re already on your way.

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Maladaptive daydreaming can be a symptom of anxiety, dissociation, or a symptom of an underlying emotional difficulty. Therapy and medication can indeed be helpful in replacing this unhelpful coping with helpful coping strategies.