HII!! The reason I made this Carrd is to explain to people why these things affect me daily, since I don't want to explain this constantly!!
maladaptive daydreaming can significantly affect my daily life, especially when combined with cptsd (or complex ptsd), and dyslexia.
Constantly slipping into daydreams is my coping mechanism for past trauma and stressful situations, offering me an escape from emotional pain but interfering with my ability to stay present.when trying to communicate in chats/online, where reading and writing are cordial things, dyslexia can already make it harder to keep up, and maladaptive daydreaming can further reduce my focus, causing me to miss key details or delay responses.
As I mention in my main Carrd, I sometimes need mental breaks from social medias.
Social breaks are important for me in these situations, because they give my mind a small chance to reset from the constant strain of interacting while managing cptsd and probably other undiagnosed things. Social interactions, especially online, can become exhausting for me, so taking long (or short) breaks helps me reduce emotional overload.
These pauses also allow me to reconnect with reality, and regain a sense of control before re-engaging with others more pleasantly.
