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...
Do You Maladaptive Daydream?
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...
The Types of Maladaptive Daydreams: Understanding Different Fantasy Patterns
Overview: Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is characterized by extensive fantasy activity that interferes with daily functioning. While all maladaptive daydreamers share the common experience of becoming deeply absorbed in...
Me, Myself, and Thai: Sam Rockwell’s Monologue on White Lotus is an Object Relationist’s Candy Store
Note: This essay contains spoilers for Season 3 episode 5 of White Lotus. We’re going to examine Sam Rockwell’s acclaimed Asian girl monologue from HBO Max’s The White Lotus through the lens of object relations, a...

Understanding Sensory Processing Sensitivity: Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
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 call a Highly Sensitive...