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As a psychotherapist, I understand the challenges you're facing with maladaptive daydreaming and the impact it's having on your self-esteem and daily life. It's clear that you're struggling with feelings of inadequacy and using daydreaming and masturbation as coping mechanisms to escape from negative emotions. The first step in addressing these issues is acknowledging that they're causing distress and interfering with your ability to function effectively. It's commendable that you're seeking help and recognizing the need for change. To begin addressing these challenges, I encourage you to consider the following steps: Seek Support: Consider reaching out to a therapist or counselor who can provide you with guidance and support tailored to your specific needs. Therapy can help you explore the underlying reasons for your maladaptive daydreaming and excessive masturbation and develop healthier coping strategies.

Develop Coping Skills: Work with your therapist to identify alternative coping skills for managing stress, sadness, and boredom. This may include relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, or engaging in enjoyable activities that promote a sense of fulfillment and well-being. Challenge Negative Thoughts: Explore the underlying beliefs and thought patterns contributing to your low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy. Challenge negative self-talk and focus on building self-confidence and self-worth. Set Boundaries: Establish boundaries around daydreaming and masturbation to regain control over these behaviors. Practice self-discipline and set limits on the time spent engaging in these activities. Create Structure: Establishing a daily routine can provide stability and purpose in your life, reducing the urge to escape through daydreaming or masturbation. Incorporate activities that promote physical and emotional well-being, such as exercise, healthy eating, and meaningful hobbies. Practice Mindfulness: Learn to be present in the moment and cultivate mindfulness in your daily life. Mindfulness techniques can help you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to respond to them in a more conscious and constructive manner. Remember that recovery is a journey, and it's okay to seek help and support along the way. By taking proactive steps to address these challenges and investing in your well-being, you can regain control over your thoughts and behaviors and create a more fulfilling life.Recognizing the challenges you're facing with maladaptive daydreaming and its impact on your self-esteem is a significant step towards change. It's evident that you're using daydreaming and masturbation as coping mechanisms to navigate difficult emotions, but it's important to address these patterns for your well-being. Seeking support from a therapist can provide you with personalized strategies to manage stress, challenge negative thoughts, and regain control over your behaviors. Remember, recovery is a journey, and with support and dedication, you can overcome these challenges and create a more fulfilling life.( As a therapist I can help you in this problem)

Schedule an appointment to begin exploring underlying factors contributing to your behaviors and developing healthier coping strategies. Remember, you're not alone in this journey, and seeking support is a courageous step towards positive change.

I understand how distressing it can be to struggle with non-adaptive daydreaming and its impact on your sense of achievement and well-being. It's important to recognize that you're not alone in experiencing these challenges, and seeking support is a positive step towards understanding and managing these patterns.

Given the complexity of your concerns, I recommend seeking support from a mental health professional, such as a therapist or psychologist, who can provide specialized guidance and support tailored to your individual needs. Therapy can help you explore the underlying factors contributing to your daydreaming and compulsive behaviors, develop coping strategies, and work towards reclaiming a sense of control and fulfillment in your life.You may reach out to me for the same

In addition to seeking professional support, there are steps you can take on your own to begin addressing these patterns. Start by practicing mindfulness techniques to help bring awareness to your thoughts and behaviors in the present moment. Engage in activities that promote relaxation and reduce stress, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time in nature. Additionally, consider keeping a journal to track your daydreaming triggers and patterns, which can provide valuable insights for therapy. Remember, recovery is a journey, and

Hi Thanks for reaching out. Your concern is maladaptive daydreaming. You are using maladaptive daydreaming as a coping tool to feel better about yourself. It is important to know how often do you daydream on a daily basis. You want to do well in your career. You can overcome daydreaming and take charge of your life. If you feel daydreaming is interfering with day to day life consult a psychiatrist and psychologist. With the help of a mental health professional you can overcome daydreaming. A psychologist will also guide you on how you can become a confident person. Avoid feeling guilty about daydreaming. It happens to many people. With the help of counselling sessions you can get your life back on track.

Consult a psychiatrist and psychologist.

Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.

It can be treated well with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively. It needs to be addressed in a holistic approach. You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.

i have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.

Hi, Consult a psychologist for professional help

You are suffering from low self esteem. Need to contact with psychotherapist.

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Hello It’s great that you are reaching out for support. Please seek for a professional help.

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I presume that when you say you are daydreaming, you are actually fantasising, which most people do. Since fantasy has no boundaries, I feel there is nothing maladaptive about it. You fantasise about your success and gains but you are unable to achieve them in real terms. With this you lose your self-confidence and to overcome that inferiority complex, you masturbate. All these also make you feel guilty. My take on your situation is like this - Life is not just about achieving, winning, succeeding etc. Life is to live meaningfully. You and you alone have to decide what gives meaning to your life. Please take the help of a psychologist to explore meanings that you try to attach to your life and make the best out of them on your own terms. Masturbation is not a sin if it is meaningful to you in terms of feeling good about yourself and at the same time it is not addictive. There is no need to feel guilty about it if it is so in your case. I feel that you will need some help from a career counseling psychologist who can identify your inner career preferences and guide you.

Please consult a psychologist to discuss and bring about more clarity about yourself, your career preferences, your life-skills etc.

These day dreaming and feelings of no achievement can be due to underlying factors like perfectionism, personality issues like OCPD ,  in which without doing everything quite properly and elaboratively there is a lack in sense of achievement, it can also be due to some unrealistic expectation or problems related to self esteem. These all can be very hard to tackle and manage but with proper help and guidance you can learn to manage these traits and overcome these difficulties. As per masturbation, it's not something to be ashamed of and it does give us dopamine boost through what it requires to be limited and have other sources of  happiness in life. I would suggest you to take proper help from a mental health professional. Your problem is not something to be ashamed of but something which can be effectively managed and dealt with. I encourage you to spend more time doing your hobbies and being with your close ones like family and friends. Rooting for your substantial improvement. All the best

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I can understand that dealing with maladaptive daydreaming and struggling with self-confidence is a tough journey. It's important to recognize that these are complex issues, and it's okay to seek support. You might find it helpful to incorporate mindfulness, breathwork, and self-awareness exercises into your daily routine. Remember, daydreaming and masturbation are not inherently bad, but when they become coping mechanisms, it can be challenging. Seeking therapy, such as Mind Sculpt, could provide you with a compassionate space to navigate these challenges and work towards a more fulfilling and present life. You're not alone, and taking steps to address these concerns is a courageous and positive move.