I have begun therapy as well to stop the daydreaming but my therapist is handling it a little differently. She had no idea where to start with the sessions b/c I am her first patient with this. She realized what an issue it was when I mentioned the unpaid bills, relationship problems, failing classes, depression, etc...

The first several sessions (to my annoyance and impatience) were spent trying to figure out what type of therapy we are going to use. We came up with simple goals (no daydreaming for 4 hour time blokes each day) and I was unable to meet even half of that and none of it if I wasn’t occupying myself with physical interaction with other people. She’s mentioned referring to a substance abuse/addiction specialist several times but hasn’t done so (frustrating).

A major road block is that the usually techniques she would teach to others would not work with me. For example, she often tells people to listen to music, move to a quite space, imagine, etc. and all of that triggers my daydreaming. Instead, I have to do the opposite, I have to get more involved and stay active and around people.

Mostly, the visits are frustrating but this last one made me feel a little better about the process. I would highly recommend that you seek another professional who is more open. I doubt you will find one that has felt with this before but at least search for someone willing to try. If not possible, maybe deal with your childhood trauma first and then try online recourses (Mindfulness is a technique I’ve found that somewhat helps.)

Whatever you do, do NOT give up. This “disorder” is slowing coming to light in the medical community and you have every right to seek help.