The Basics: Therapy vs Medication Studies show that both therapy and medication can be effective, but the best option really depends on your specific mental health condition, symptom severity, and other factors. Here’s...
The Science Behind Maladaptive Daydreaming: A Research Overview
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 psychological...
The Co-occurrence of Maladaptive Daydreaming with ADHD, OCD, Depression, and Anxiety
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 disorder in diagnostic...
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Depression: Understanding the Connection
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a relatively newly recognized psychological phenomenon characterized by extensive fantasy activity that replaces human interaction and interferes with daily functioning. Since Eli Somer...
Is Maladaptive Daydreaming a Behavioral Addiction?
In recent years, maladaptive daydreaming (MD) has gained increasing recognition as a distinct psychological phenomenon that affects many individuals worldwide. As researchers delve deeper into understanding this...
Maladaptive Daydreaming: 7 Signs You’re Experiencing It and How to Find Relief
Have you ever found yourself lost in an elaborate fantasy world for hours, complete with complex characters and ongoing storylines? Do you sometimes pace, rock, or make facial expressions while immersed in these...

Maladaptive Daydreaming: When Fantasy Becomes Problematic
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 known as maladaptive...

Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession
Have you ever felt an overwhelming, all-consuming attraction to someone that lasted for months or even years? Did thoughts of this person dominate your waking hours, affecting your mood, productivity, and...

Understanding Exposure Response Prevention: A Key to Overcoming OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). While...