One thing that I notice is that when I make up a new world, the more similar it is to reality, the more it confuses me/disrupts my normal life. If I were you and you wanted to continue living in these worlds sometimes (like I like to) I'd suggest making several key, noticeable differences between reality and the dream world. Personally, I make up new laws of physics and a new social structure. As far as being out of school with no real skills, I have no idea what to tell you besides what you could probably tell yourself.

I am 28 and know exactly what you're talking about. to do nothing but fantasize and create your own world...then realize none of those things will come true and tjat you know nothing practical about the real world. I even have a boyfriend in my head. yeah, imaginary boyfriend. he's asian, skinny, and has a shaved head. I started trippin out today when this dude in a white truck was behind me looking at me...looked similar to the guy in my head. anyway, I got on disability a fews years ago for schizoaffective and paranoid personality. I have zero friends. indidnt in school, have none online. tomorrow, I'm actually getting a job interview. after the countless ppl I've reached out to online for support or friendship with no mutual interesr, maybe workkng after these years of isolation will at least help me feel loke a part of the world. I hope knowing someone is sortain the same boat helps. I saw no replies...figured id be the first. later!

I totally relate! Thank you for telling me about GAD, Maybe now I can get help. I have so many phobias it is a wonder I can leave the house. I obsess about "what if" and I am always expecting the worst. I have the same thoughts over and over again and I just can't move on after my ex left me. I always keep thinking "If I didn't do this" And I plan out conversations in my head that will never ever happen.

I wish I could show you how glad I am to have read your post and know that I am not alone in feeling and thinking like this.

I am a bit like that, i hide behind my hostility and i dont mean to manipulate people and i too attack weaknesses. I understand the whole narsasistic veiw and the hating oneself, its awesome and damn confusing. My Parents divorced and i moved out of home at 14 and ended up with my mum who i never had a good relationship with and she also told me i was an aweful person. I dont know how to deal with people complimenting me and being nice with me. I dont know what is "wrong" with you but i can relate to soe of what is troubling you

Thank you Jan, I think I should post this in the Domestic Violence area too.

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