Understanding your boundaries starts with knowing your values. Values are the core principles and beliefs that hold significant meaning for you, shaping your actions, decisions, and what matters most in your life. They are the foundational pieces for defining what…
If there’s one place you might find yourself stuck after leaving an abusive relationship, it’s the overwhelming desire for answers or explanations from your abusive ex regarding why they inflicted the pain they did. Some of the questions that may…
Photo by Josh Hild on Unsplash Today, I’ll explain the type of meditation that can help with managing stress and anxiety, which, in turn, can reduce compulsive daydreaming. Meditation can be seen as a form of concentration, and for many daydreamers,…
Photo by Fitsum Admasu on Unsplash Today, I’ll address the question of how to control excessive daydreaming and fantasies, especially when you need to focus on tasks like work, projects, deadlines, or studying. Here are some practical steps you can take:…
Photo by Jay on Unsplash Today, I’ll explain why stress can trigger Maladaptive Daydreaming Disorder (MDD). Some daydreamers have noticed that whenever they experience stress, they tend to escape into an imaginary world for an extended period. Stress serves as a…
After leaving an abusive relationship, it’s common to experience an immediate longing to return to the abuser because the pain and loneliness can feel overwhelming. The subconscious draw towards the familiar, despite the toxicity, can be incredibly strong, leading you…
One of the common fears associated with setting boundaries is the fear of rocking the boat. This fear arises because, if those close to you are accustomed to exploiting you, taking advantage, or viewing you as the one who’s always…
Imagine for a moment that you find yourself in a pitch-black room. The darkness is suffocating, and you can’t see your hand in front of your face. You feel lost, trapped, and alone. You know that there’s a world outside,…
Today, I’ll be explaining the link between cross-addiction and maladaptive daydreaming. Cross-addiction occurs when you give up one addiction only to develop another. Surprisingly, this phenomenon is not limited to substances; it can also apply to behaviors like maladaptive daydreaming.…
Today, I’ll address the question of why my daydreaming is escalating and becoming unmanageable. Initially, you could control it, and it was enjoyable. However, now it’s spiraling out of control. This issue essentially has two sides to it. The first…
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash Today, I’ll address the question of why you may lose friends. In the past, I discussed how excessive daydreaming can impact your social life. Now, I’m specifically talking about friends, especially close ones you have…
One thing that may definitely happen when you leave an abusive relationship is that your narcissistic ex may start stalking you on various channels, from social media to physically stalking you. This mostly happens when you were the one who…
