Maladaptive daydreaming—the tendency to become absorbed in vivid, detailed fantasy worlds for hours at a time—can significantly disrupt daily functioning and relationships. While not yet officially...
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The Science Behind Maladaptive Daydreaming: A Research Overview
ADHD, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Mood + Addiction, OCD
Introduction: The Discovery of a Unique Psychological Phenomenon In 2002, a groundbreaking paper published in the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy introduced the world to a previously unnamed...
The Co-occurrence of Maladaptive Daydreaming with ADHD, OCD, Depression, and Anxiety
ADHD, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, EMDR Therapy, Mood + Addiction, OCD, Schema Therapy, Therapy
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is increasingly recognized as a complex psychological phenomenon that frequently co-occurs with other mental health conditions. While not yet formally classified as a...
The Types of Maladaptive Daydreams: Understanding Different Fantasy Patterns
ADHD, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Limerence, Personality + Identity, Therapy
Overview: Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is characterized by extensive fantasy activity that interferes with daily functioning. While all maladaptive daydreamers share the common experience of...
Understanding Sensory Processing Sensitivity: Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
ADHD, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Therapy
Do you often feel overwhelmed by the world around you? Are you deeply moved by art or music? Do you need time alone to recharge after busy social situations? If so, you may be what psychologists...
Maladaptive Daydreaming: When Fantasy Becomes Problematic
ADD, ADHD, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, OCD, Personality + Identity, Schema Therapy
Daydreaming is a common and often harmless activity that most people engage in regularly. However, for some individuals, daydreaming can become excessive and interfere with daily life - a condition...

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