A celebration of those things that immersive daydreamers do really well.
There are two components to maladaptive daydreaming. There’s the ability to construct intricate narrative stories in your head, with complex plots and life-like characters. And then there’s the fact that your daydreaming becomes excessive and …
Should you stop daydreaming completely, or convert to immersive daydreaming? Read More »
If you’re a maladaptive daydreamer, you know that too much daydreaming is bad for you. You know it’s stealing your time, your relationships and your motivation. You know it’s stopping you from being present in …
Why you feel conflicted about your maladaptive daydreaming Read More »
When I was ten years old, I used to run home from school so I could daydream. I can vividly remember how intense the urge was. I needed to daydream. There was no why. Pressure …
Turning away from reality, or turning towards magic? Read More »
When we have insufficient play in our life as adults, we suffer tremendously. We get emotionally exhausted. Gordon Neufeld This post was inspired by an episode of the Family 360 podcast with Dr Gordon Neufeld. …
Is immersive daydreaming a form of play, and why does that matter? Read More »
Many of us, regardless of whether we’re immersive or maladaptive daydreamers, use daydreaming as a way to escape from painful emotions. When we feel overwhelmed, we check out of real life in favour of our …
