From ADHD and OCD to depression and anxiety, daydreamers often struggle with more than just their daydreaming.
In their 2017 paper, Eli Somer and colleagues looked at a group of maladaptive daydreamers to see whether they’d been diagnosed with any other mental-health conditions. Their results were striking: 77% of the group had …
Other conditions that tend to be associated with maladaptive daydreaming Read More »
In last week’s post, I explored some of the underlying reasons why someone might independently develop both maladaptive daydreaming disorder (MaDD) and depression. However, there are also good reasons why MaDDers may experience more negative …
The association between maladaptive daydreaming disorder and depression – part 2 Read More »
Around two-thirds of people with maladaptive daydreaming disorder also suffer from depression. The reasons for this are not clear. In part 2 of this post, I will look at some of the reasons why maladaptive …
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My period is due in a couple of days, which, for me, means I’m feeling lethargic, demotivated and I’m having a hard time concentrating on anything. The science behind how your menstrual cycle affects your …
Women – how does your daydreaming change throughout your menstrual cycle? Read More »
