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Posted by Dinah on December 24, 2004, at 0:57:10
Although I must say it feels really weird reading things I wrote even as recently as last March. Good thing I don't keep a diary.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20040225/msgs/319434.html
This post explains my daydream dilemma pretty well. And as an update, to my great sorrow my daydreams have not returned.
Posted by annierose on December 24, 2004, at 7:38:35
In reply to Annierose, I found that old daydream thread, posted by Dinah on December 24, 2004, at 0:57:10
I'm off to work this morning (ugh!) so I'll read more later. Thanks for finding it for me. How are you doing, by the way? These past few weeks have just been so devasting for you and your family. I think everyone on this board is thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Posted by dawnfawn on December 24, 2004, at 16:32:05
In reply to Re: Thanks! » Dinah, posted by annierose on December 24, 2004, at 7:38:35
In reply to What do you think?, posted by Dinah on March 2, 2004, at 16:54:28
A very famous science fiction writer who wrote under the name Cordwainer Smith (real name Paul M.A. Linebarger) constructed an entire universe while suffering from a debilitating mental illness. When he got well he published the stories about his alternate universe and became very well known. web page if you are interested http://www.cordwainer-smith.com/
Posted by Dinah on December 25, 2004, at 8:33:43
In reply to Re: Thanks!, posted by dawnfawn on December 24, 2004, at 16:32:05
Thanks Dawnfawn.
Unfortunately my daydreams wouldn't even make a very good cheesy novel. :) I know my limitations.
Posted by annierose on December 26, 2004, at 7:16:48
In reply to Annierose, I found that old daydream thread, posted by Dinah on December 24, 2004, at 0:57:10
Dinah - What a fascinating world you created! I tried to read most of the thread (I wasn't around babble back then). I think Dasiym said it, and I agree, that your T must of felt (or feels) that the world you created was your coping mechanism, and I think, a healthy one at that. You weren't doing drugs, drinking, etc. But now, maybe it's best to be more engaged in the here and now.
After I read the thread, I thought back to my youth too. I was an extremely lonely child in a large family. I, too, had an imaginery friend, but we rode bikes together (sometimes I pretended they were horses), played games, etc. Not half as fun as your universe, or as complicated.
And still today, my daydreaming is even more mundane: spending a peaceful evening alone or with my family but they are perfectly behaved and kind to one another (hmmm, is that a fantasy or daydream?). Or on the beach ... what your T described. And what is the difference between a fantasy and a daydream? Is there one?
So do you have any of these types of typical (albeit uninventive) daydreams when you're at work? or doing household chores?
I also think your daydreams took so much of your time and thought, that today, you are too busy with your career, plus being a wife and mother, your brain simply doesn't have the time to create this alter universe.
Very interesting Dinah. Well, I'll have to pay more attention to when and what I daydream about. Maybe while I work today.
Annierose
Posted by Dinah on December 26, 2004, at 13:15:11
In reply to Re: Annierose, I found that old daydream thread » Dinah, posted by annierose on December 26, 2004, at 7:16:48
I really miss them though. And they're cheaper than some of my coping methods and healthier than others.
But most of all, I just miss them like you'd miss an old and dear friend.
Posted by annierose on December 26, 2004, at 14:01:59
In reply to Re: Annierose, I found that old daydream thread » annierose, posted by Dinah on December 26, 2004, at 13:15:11
Dinah - That is so sweet. I can understand your attachment to them and that world, you control everyone's destiny and the worries/struggles aren't real. You are an excellent writer. Have you ever thought of writing a piece of fiction?
Posted by annierose on December 27, 2004, at 16:51:31
In reply to Re: I found that old daydream thread » Dinah, posted by annierose on December 26, 2004, at 14:01:59
Dinah -
Rereading my last post made me wonder if you thought I was sarcastic. I wasn't at all. I admire your writing style. You definitely have a way with words and expressing your thoughts. I'm jealous!! And what I was trying to say is I'm sure your alternative worlds would make a great novel!
Posted by Dinah on December 27, 2004, at 20:01:50
In reply to Re: Dinah, I hope I didn't offend you, posted by annierose on December 27, 2004, at 16:51:31
I was just a bit more preoccupied about my eye test today than I had realized. Now that everything's ok, I can concentrate again.
I wish I could write fiction, but I haven't a prayer. :) And I doubt my internal world was as interesting as it sounds - to anyone but me I suppose.
When things calm down a good deal, I'm definitely going to work on this again. I think I'm going to work on the assumption that the daydreams are somehow attached to "Happy Dinah". I'd like to get her back anyway.
Posted by annierose on December 27, 2004, at 20:27:03
In reply to Re: Oh heavens no!! » annierose, posted by Dinah on December 27, 2004, at 20:01:50
Thanks for your response, I feel better now - I know sometimes the posters intent can be misunderstood just reading the written word.
Annie
Posted by Dinah on December 28, 2004, at 16:43:35
In reply to Re: So glad to hear that! » Dinah, posted by annierose on December 27, 2004, at 20:27:03
Once I find that I have reason to trust someone, I am nearly impossible to offend. You'd have to hit me over the head with a two by four or advise me to leave my therapist for me to come close to being offended. :))
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