Is it normal to make up stories in your head?

Is it normal to make up stories about fictional characters in your head? I usually do this before I go to sleep, you know when you are just lying there thinking about everything. I've made up a set of characters and made up life stories for each of them. Sometimes I get so caught up in the story that the characters almost seem real. I guess I do it to escape from reality a bit... but I just want to know, does anyone else do this?

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  • CookieMonsterr

    I DO THE EXACT SAME THING.
    I think about my stories all the time!
    I was always scared that it wasn't normal and that there was something wrong with me, but now that I know that someone else does this, too, I feel much better. [:

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    • bronte_91

      Yup totally agree :) It's all good to know that you're not a freak/insane!

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  • MilkHoneyTea

    I do this alot whenever im bored or cant fall asleep. Of course, I am a writer, so my brain is always thinking about making up things like that. However, i have enough sense to know its not real. I personally think its normal. Now, if you are having actual conversations with them, because there standing right next to you, we've got a problem.

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  • FreakyKing2

    I swear I could write movies with the stories I think up

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  • Hasselaar

    I do this all the time, but lately i have been having trouble with my energy work becomes hard and i am tired most of the time. Does making up somanny storys cost mental energy? Rlly could use an awnser wether i should stop or continue with it.

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  • Krayrah

    Yes it's completely normal. I've come to find out that when you do this your either a talented writer or actor, some sort of artist. I'm an actress and I always come up with "roles" I have to play. I even do this story thing when I get a role so I can become better. It works! If your an author then WRITE THESE THINGS DOWN! If you imagine it why not share it? You never know what will happen. I personally think that people who do this are some sort of artist or have a creative side. You might just become famous for a book about your story in your head. You might just star in a major movie with a character you created trying to fall asleep. Just keep in mind that you should pursue these things once you realize you've got talent. I wish all the luck in the world to you and your creative mind!

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  • hidden_in_the_shadows

    i do it to much and dont conertrat on any thing else its become a problem

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  • Piggy123

    I do it a lot too. It's completely normal. I write and act out random scenes in my head all the time.

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  • Schythl

    I loved doing this as a kid. Maybe I should try it again sometime.

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    • Yeah, definitely! It's a great way to kill time if you can't get to sleep... much more interesting than counting sheep :)

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  • IronMaiden777

    Yeah, I usually write stories in my notes...

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  • Pika123

    I do this a lot! I sometimes put myself in the stories. However i do write stories myself so i'm always trying to think of new ideas :)

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  • All the time.

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  • He'll naw!

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