Managing Daydreaming

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I have noticed that most of my waking hours are occupied with unintentional daydreaming, and it is really beggining to bug me. Even in the seldom moments that I can put forth my full concentration, It's like world war 3 trying to suppress semi-concious daydreaming and keep that focus. I feel like my mind is naturally programmed to daydream, and it's only with titanic effort that I can wrest my mind out of its natural inclination to daydream and interact with the world or think intently about things of interest. Its like my body shuts out everything from the outside world, and only when its absolutely imperative can my concious mind shatter through and process stimuli. If I could take half the mental energy my mind squanders on daydreaming I feel like Id be doing a lot better at my internship and just be a better person.

I know that daydreaming is a common occurrence in people with aspergers, add, etc, and I likely have aspergers. So my question is, what do you find that helps counteract the daydreaming? Is there any type of lifestyle change, supplement, or medication that would minimize it? Thank you so much.

Don't bother Daydreaming is awsome! Way more interesting to wander in your own world than this boring planet. Well, unless you are actually doing something intesting. If you're just at school or work, carry on!

Get a special device to attach to your head that senses when you are daydreaming and sends a 50 volt charge of electricity through your body.

the only thing I have found that works is find something complex to do, something that takes to much brain power to day dream.

I daydream pretty much all the time, but sometimes it gets in the way of doing things.

This pretty much. I also have this thing where I always try my best at a task though. So I use that brainpower to focus entirely on the task. I've been told I have this intense look of concentration on when doing stuff. Of course with computers there is so many distractions...

Playing (PC) games requires me to concentrate, so I don't daydream while playing them. I guess it is some relief. Otherwise there is the constant stream of thoughts, makes it hard to get to sleep too.

Personally I don't believe in medication, but if you feel you would make good use of it, It's worth a try.

Otherwise, practicing the ability to focus is not a futile effort in itself, it can help on the long run to at least ease your problem with it.

There is also a chance that you don't allow yourself enough time to spend with your special interests and other needs, or to be alone. Daydreaming might be a sign of not getting the kind of stimuli your brain needs., but I may be wrong.

I've had no success at all. It's difficult to manage something which happens without you knowing it. When my daydreams end, it's like the Wolf Man waking up naked in a park, wondering how the hell he got there. I lose track of time and don't know when the daydreaming started or how long I've been doing it.

i daydreme all da time LOL

I just try to stop myself from drifting off. When Im aware that Im starting to drift off, I shake my head, and tell myself to stop it lol Finding something to keep yourself occupied is the best remedy.
Today Iv been working on my truck. Im doing a full restoration on it! It keeps me occupied, when I start to drift off, I can get back to the real world and have something to do. Unfortunately I still end up drifting off into la la land, I daydream everyday, but trying your best to keep focused on something helps. Daydreaming sure holds up productivity though = /

What you are saying sounds VERY much like Maladaptive Daydreaming. I also find myself daydreaming a LOT as I go through my day. With MD the daydreaming is often elaborate and detailed, like a book or movie. Look it up in a search engine and see what you think.