I 20F have been daydreaming since I was really young, but lately, it’s gotten worse. Right now, it’s my only source of happiness. I think loneliness is the main reason behind it. I often daydream about having my ideal partner, perfect appearance, and the life I wish I had it helps me escape from my reality. But it’s becoming unhealthy, to the point where I develop extreme parasocial relationships with celebrities I’ve created in my fantasies. I need help. I don’t know how to stop, and I’m scared that if I do, I’ll fall into a deep depression because I’ll have to face my real life. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you overcome it? I’m thankful for any advice🤍
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I had the same problem but it’s about going to another country and achieving my dream job ,the way i fixed it was facing realnlife and tryna find a realistic way to achieve my dream if your daydreams about celebraties being your partner(wich is unrealistic) i thinking seeking a therapist might help other than that i suggest being real to yourself and finding a real partner understanding their good and imperfect side loving both . There is no perfect partner
I do this all day now.
I struggle with this a lot. I always did it but it usually gets worse when I get more depressed, especially this past year for me. In the periods when I’m not struggling, I’ve noticed that I’m usually in social situations (hanging out with friends) or too absorbed into my hobbies like sewing or knitting, where I often think about things other than what’s going on in my head. Honestly even reading has helped a lot, except that it’s just someone’s else’s fantasy than my own lol.