Having maladaptive daydreaming disorder is tough. But it’s often made harder by the misinformation that surrounds what it still a new and little-known mental-health condition. The following are just some of the unhelpful myths about …
Ten myths about maladaptive daydreaming that could be increasing your suffering Read More »
When I was a child, I used to daydream in third person. Back then, I didn’t like myself much, and I’ve often wondered whether I felt I didn’t deserve to be in my daydreams. In …
Does your name matter? And why I felt I had to change mine. Read More »
There are some experiences and emotions that immersive and maladaptive daydreamers don’t experience as often as most people, if at all. Sometimes this is a good thing – it’s great to have a range of …
The negative emotions your daydreaming is trying to protect you from Read More »
If you’re struggling with maladaptive daydreaming disorder, at some point you’ve probably tried to stop daydreaming. Perhaps someone has told you “it’s only a daydream; you can just stop thinking about it”. Or perhaps you’ve …
Three reasons why willpower alone is not enough to cure maladaptive daydreaming disorder Read More »
