I need advice regarding fantasizing and daydreams

Advice Request

I am really struggling to quit this habit. I also struggle with feeling so alone in this because my struggle is specifically about fantasizing. I have a problem called maladaptive daydreaming which is a problem in and of itself but a bigger problem I have is the main theme of my daydreams is often sexual, especially at night. I masturbate sometimes I guess I'm not completely addicted but it's also not a good habit that I have. Thankfully I don't watch P I quit that a few years ago and haven't gone back to it since Alhamdulillah, I'm very proud of that, but I occasionally look up romantic or sensual/sexual pictures or gifs which I also should stop, especially before it escalates into other things.

I think I've developed these sexual and romantic fantasies as a way to cope with things or feel joy and comfort. Almost every single night I fantasize about being with someone sexually and romantically. The few times I don't, I'm still fantasizing about being in a romantic setting. it's basically turned into my go-to daydream to feel comfort in order to fall asleep. (I used to always daydream before sleeping as a kid too but since I've gotten older they've turned more sexual). At times I have tried to daydream about other things, but it brings me no joy or comfort, especially at night, and it even interferes with my sleep if I'm not able to fantasize about being with someone.

It's such a hard habit to break it makes me cry sometimes. and then I just go back to it.

I fantasize about romance/sex when I'm sad, stressed, happy, bored, etc. it's just become my default now. I've never had sex and never been in a relationship not even kissed. I might have hypersexuality. However I'm not pursuing marriage at the moment due to personal reasons and I think I should work on these fantasies and how to feel comfort and joy without them, but it's incredibly incredibly hard. please don't judge me or shame me. I hope someone can help. :(

Posted Mar 30, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

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