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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...
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Depression: Understanding the Connection
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Depression, EMDR Therapy, Mood + Addiction, OCD, Schema Therapy, Therapy
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a relatively newly recognized psychological phenomenon characterized by extensive fantasy activity that replaces human interaction and interferes with daily...
Is Maladaptive Daydreaming a Behavioral Addiction?
Addiction, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, EMDR Therapy, Mood + Addiction, OCD, Schema Therapy, Therapy
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...
Maladaptive Daydreaming: 7 Signs You’re Experiencing It and How to Find Relief
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Media + In The News, Media Analysis, OCD, Therapy
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...
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...
Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession
Addiction, OCD, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Schema Therapy
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,...
Understanding Exposure Response Prevention: A Key to Overcoming OCD
Anxiety, Mood + Addiction, OCD, OCD Exposure Response Prevention, Perfectionism
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...

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