I used to just imagine scenes. And they were stuck in my head forever.Years even. I started writing my stories as novels several years ago. Now that I am finishing the second draft of my novel, I now know how to structure a story from beginning to end. And I love writing novels!
Just as I am finishing my second draft of my novel, I am realizing how much different it is than what I have been doing for so many years (since I was 5).
Maladaptive Daydreaming to me is just fear of writing down a story idea that you get. Don’t be afraid, write it and, if you would like to, try to publish it!
I also have an imaginary friend that I’ve had since I was 5 years old. She has been my central character for all of my stories.
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