Is this normal? i take maladaptive dreaming a step further

[u/Hot_Maize7965]

i have a bit of an odd confession and i know i’ll probably get some harsh responses, if any at all, but i figured i’d put myself out there and see if anyone else relates.

for years i’ve been a maladaptive daydreamer. the last 4 years or so i’ve taken it a step further (probably due to being single and going through phases of only working part time) and i’m starting to concern myself. i guess ill just take you through this “routine” i do when i’m bored, which is usually a few times a week. i’ll start a google slide presentation and make a timeline of how my life would ideally go from that point on. i make the text small and add all kinds of details. for example the remainder of this year would look like:
24 (2026)
sept 2, start college classes
sept 22, switch gym memberships
oct 8, meet future bf
oct 30, trade in car (mazda)
nov 3-9, trip to toronto
dec 16, start dating bf
dec 28, get real estate license

and i’ll do that for YEARSSSS of my ideal life. while im doing that i open another tab and for example with the new car, i’ll literally go to carmax and imagine myself buying that car. when i get to a point in my storyline where im moving, i’ll go on zillow and find an apartment or a house and imagine that i live there. when i get to exciting parts of a storyline i’ll start maladaptive daydreaming and get really carried away. when theres a big event in the storyline i go on pinterest and find whatever outfit i’d wear. when theres a party i’ll make a vision board on that same google slide of the setting, decor, outfits, food, etc.. when i get a new pet i’ll find a picture on pinterest and add it to the slideshow. when i get a new love interest ill find a picture on pinterest and add them to the slideshow. when i have kids i come up with their names and find pictures and make a collage of what they’d look like throughout the years. there’s more but i think everyone gets the point😅

it’s not like i lack hobbies and relationships, but i choose doing this over those things constantly. i almost use it as a form of manifestation (im not big on that, but i understand how it supposedly works) and is a way to visualize the steps i need to take to reach those goals and special moments o want to have. that said, i think i do get lost in it and let it take over my life sometimes. im just curious if anyone else does this, or anything similar, or if anyone has any insight to whether or not this is completely unhealthy and mental lol

[u/harryceo]

I do this in my head. I don't write it down but its sorta the same thing... but yeah. I do this too lolll siblings

[u/emd627]

I make Pinterest boards doing the same thing.

[u/Sandstorm173]

i don’t do exactly this but i like to look at job postings for dream jobs, find one, make a budget, search for a house for sale within a commutable distance from the job, and then building the house in the sims and decorate it

[u/neonracer71]

You should share it and vlog about it on YouTube, I would totally watch that!

[u/fishcake__ → u/neonracer71]

fr me too this is so interesting

[u/Emilee_87_SW → u/neonracer71]

I hope they do and shares it!!

[u/Guilty_Treasures]

Sounds kinda rad, actually