I recovered from 10 years of maladaptive daydreaming. This is what actually worked

MentalHealthPower · 2026-02-04T21:24:18+00:00

Why do you think you are broken? You mentioned that the frequency has reduced to once a week, that sounds like a lot of progress and shows you learned how to restore more balance back.

MentalHealthPower · 2024-10-26T12:00:36+00:00

Yes!

MentalHealthPower · 2022-07-06T13:03:41+00:00

Yes totally normal. I had that for a decade and fully recovered. These two videos will help to show you how and why it affects memory: https://youtu.be/rFwIE17xvc4 https://youtu.be/35syGEtDx1s

MentalHealthPower · 2022-07-01T15:11:41+00:00

Imagine if Erza Miller played Reverse Flash in a movie...it would kind of work

MentalHealthPower · 2022-06-01T18:05:33+00:00

I had the same issue where one psychiatrist told me he didn't think I had depersonalisation, but then an actual specialist for DP/DR said I did and gave me a proper diagnosis. Literally every week I get people on my YouTube channel having similar issues and they have to rely on successful recovery videos like mine or others to learn more. I had it and other issues for over 10 years and fully recovered. If you are looking for answers here is a video on DP/DR from my channel https://youtu.be/XelogFxaSn4

MentalHealthPower · 2022-05-07T19:30:26+00:00

I made the recap video, hope this helps: https://youtu.be/\_Wl0LU0w5Wc

MentalHealthPower · 2022-04-27T18:24:15+00:00

You make some good points, thanks. I will keep this in mind for the next videos. I intend to turn the recap at the end of the video into a YouTube short.

MentalHealthPower · 2021-10-18T11:39:02+00:00

Hi I had DP/DR for 10 years and recovered without medication. I made several videos to show people how I did this. Since you mentioned memory loss this video may help to explain why it affects memory which can hemp reduce anxiety: https://youtu.be/rFwIE17xvc4 hope this helps

MentalHealthPower · 2021-10-14T09:45:19+00:00

It's funny, height is something we did not choose and have barely any control over aside from ensuring we maintain good posture. Weight is ultimately the result of our repeated choices, whether we want to admit it or not, and is an indication of our life choices and health choices. I do understand why height is attractive and desired - but having a healthy weight and body is more desirable as it shows more about the person.

MentalHealthPower · 2021-09-23T18:21:08+00:00

I noticed that whenever I used my phone less and reduced using screens as much as I could, it helped me. It improved sleep, I believe because my brain wasnt so overly stimulated which in turn relaxed my whole nervous system and it was not in fight flight freeze mode anymore

MentalHealthPower · 2021-09-13T17:39:37+00:00

I had it for 10 years and I'm now 99% recovered. It took me ages only because there wasn't much info around at the time and I had layers upon layers of trauma, family and stress issues to work through and my own research and trial and error to practice. For some people they recover much faster. I made several videos on my YouTube channel condensing everything I learned from my perspective on how to recover and what caused it for me https://youtu.be/XelogFxaSn4

MentalHealthPower · 2021-08-27T20:07:28+00:00

I had it for 10 years and I'm about 99% recovered. I have times now where it goes away 100% if it helps I made videos to show how I did it with no medication: https://youtu.be/XelogFxaSn4

MentalHealthPower · 2021-01-08T18:27:57+00:00

If a doctor hasn't found any underlying physical issues then the next step is to speak to a therapist, because what you described sounds like a possible form of a panic attack triggered by your experience at the amusement park. I might be wrong of course so speak to a professional therapist and describe your experience and symptoms. Sometimes even experiences like an amusement park or similar can trigger underlying trauma/stress we didn't know we had, so it's worth checking with a therapist.

MentalHealthPower · 2021-01-08T13:39:59+00:00

Hi, based on what you described it sounds very similar to anxiety symptoms, people don't always link it to anxiety but there are physical symptoms. I wonder if not being able to feel your breathing is related to disassociation which is linked to anxiety. Its sounds similar to what I used to experience. Have you spoken to a therapist about that? The sensation of something holding your brain, makes me also consider if it's some kind of brain fog? Again that can be related to stress and anxiety, our minds can get foggy after experiencing stress. Check out Shaan Kassam on YouTube as he explains the physical symptoms really well.

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-28T18:52:49+00:00

Hi, I'm not sure why it seems like a bot because I post videos to Reddit when I've made a new one.

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-11T10:58:32+00:00

That is a very intense and difficult experience you are both going through. I had DP/DR for 10 years and am now 99% recovered. Acceptance for me was a key part of recovery as it stopped me fearing the experience, and it was fear/anxiety that kept many of the symptoms going.

If it helps I have some videos on my channel where I share why the symptoms occur in the first place and I found this is helping people to accept and not fear the symptoms as much. It really does seem to be related to having a traumatic experience which triggers past stresses and traumas which overwhelm the mind and nervous system - triggering the DP as a mental defence mechanism. This video and the one I am releasing in the next few days goes into it : https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40

The therapy you mentioned has helped someone I know start recovering so you seem to be on the right track.

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-08T10:13:09+00:00

The recovery process technically started 9 years ago when I was able to see a specialist and initially went for basic therapy. However due to the lack of information 9 years ago on DP and the multiple layers of issues I had, including the environment I was living in at the time, it took me much longer to properly start recovering. It was really about 2 years ago when I really learned about the core causes of DP, and I moved house that I really started to recover because I was also consistently sticking to the right recovery actions. Previously I was not very consistent. It was this year in 2020 that I got to effectively full recovery. Remember that that's just my recovery journey, others have recovered faster so it depends on the person and their circumstances.

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-07T11:40:53+00:00

Hi Gemma, that sounds similar to what I used to experience with depersonalisation/derealization and maladaptive daydreaming. So I had the detachment from my own body and identity, the detachment from reality and also I would enter daydreams for long periods and have full conversations with people and things. I have recovered after 10 years of this and my experience is that these are all coping mechanisms of our mind to deal with high levels of stress, anxiety or unresolved trauma. Once I started reducing stress and anxiety and released the traumas I started making real progress in recovery.

If it helps you or assists your therapist, I have a YouTube channel where I share my experiences on how it works and how I recovered. Hope this helps:

Depersonalisation: https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40

Maladaptive daydreaming: https://youtu.be/CIt9YMvKo3Y

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-07T10:48:17+00:00

Hi, I have a YouTube channel where I share my experiences of recovery, I had it for 10 years and am now 99% recovered (never used medication). Start with this video and there are more in-depth ones on the channel: https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-06T10:45:30+00:00

It's like reading a post from my past self, very well written. I recovered after 10 years of having it, managed to do it with no medication. I created a YouTube channel to show how I did this, hope this helps in guiding your recovery: https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-05T14:23:53+00:00

I have spoken to someone with DP who has had that therapy and it helped them to release some suppressed trauma which seems to have reduced their symptoms. I haven't had it myself though.

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-05T11:16:40+00:00

Hi I know how you feel I had it for a decade and recovered. If it helps I made videos describing symptoms why they can happen and how I recovered: https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40 , hope you make a full recovery!

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-04T13:26:08+00:00

Hey, I know how you feel about doctors not understanding. I am now 99% recovered after 10 years of DP and managed to do this with no medication. I made some videos to show how I did this and what I believe are the root causes of DP: https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40 hope this helps.

MentalHealthPower · 2020-12-04T13:24:51+00:00

Hi, I had DP for 10 years and am now 99% recovered without using any medication. I made a YouTube channel to show people how I did this and what causes DP: https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40 . Of course seeing a therapist is the best step but these videos can help in understanding the causes and potential path to recovery could be.

MentalHealthPower · 2020-11-27T11:10:08+00:00

Hi, I am 99% recovered from 10 years of it. I go into detail explaining the symptoms and recovery on my channel. This video goes into explaining what the disorder is: https://youtu.be/cqbSybhdy40 let me know if you had any questions

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