It is normal to fantasize, but it can become a problem when you fantasize to escape from the responsibility of living-or fixing-your life. For example, for a child growing up in an abusive environment, fantasy can be a very powerful and effective tool for coping with an otherwise unbearable reality-a means of escape when no other escape is realistic. But if that child continues to use fantasy rather than more mature ways of coping to escape from his problems as an adult it can interfere with his or her developing new coping skills. It's all a matter of degree.
Is it normal I sometimes speak to myself & Fantasize constantly
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It is normal to fantasize, but it can become a problem when you fantasize to escape from the responsibility of living-or fixing-your life. For example, for a child growing up in an abusive environment, fantasy can be a very powerful and effective tool for coping with an otherwise unbearable reality-a means of escape when no other escape is realistic. But if that child continues to use fantasy rather than more mature ways of coping to escape from his problems as an adult it can interfere with his or her developing new coping skills. It's all a matter of degree.