How, when and why does daydreaming begin, what causes it to become maladaptive and what keeps us daydreaming.
It’s often said that maladaptive daydreaming is a coping mechanism that develops in response to trauma. I agree that maladaptive daydreaming is a coping mechanism. Therefore, there must be an underlying problem that the maladaptive …
Is maladaptive daydreaming always due to trauma? Read More »
One of the problems with being a maladaptive daydreamer is once you start daydreaming, it’s very difficult to stop. You might think you’re going to indulge for just five minutes, you’re just going to finish …
You’ve realised your daydreaming is out of control and preventing you from living in the real world. You’ve made the decision to stop. You’re certain this is the right thing to do. You’ve managed not …
Quitting maladaptive daydreaming – how to cope with a relapse Read More »
Maladaptive daydreaming disorder has been described variously as a behavioural addiction, an unhealthy coping mechanism or a symptom of an underlying disorder. For your daydreaming to be considered maladaptive it must either cause significant distress …
Maladaptive daydreaming: an addiction or an unhealthy coping mechanism? Read More »
My earliest memories of daydreaming are from when I was four years old, but I think I’ve always been a daydreamer. I believe that all immersive and maladaptive daydreamers are born immersive daydreamers. In the …
Should I be concerned about my child’s daydreaming? Read More »
