Many of us have experienced those moments when we’re doing something we find utterly uninteresting, like studying or working, and our minds begin to wander. We start creating imaginary worlds and scenarios in our heads. But have you ever wondered…
Loneliness, that familiar ache of disconnection, is a potent trigger for maladaptive daydreaming (MDD). To understand why loneliness and MDD are intertwined, we must first grasp the emotional landscape of someone experiencing loneliness. When loneliness strikes, it brings forth a…
Photo by Andra C Taylor Jr on Unsplash When you are in an abusive relationship, you are feeling pain and you feel trapped in it. Because you’re traumatized and they’ve ruined your self-esteem, you feel that you will never break free…
Today I’ll be addressing the question of whether excessive daydreaming, or even maladaptive daydreaming (MDD), can be considered a healthy coping mechanism. To understand this, let’s first clarify what a coping mechanism is — it’s essentially a defense strategy developed by your…
Photo by Mitchell Hollander on Unsplash When you go through a painful experience in life, you experience painful emotions and when those emotions are not processed in the moment you’re experiencing that painful event, they become stuck emotions. You end up…
Maladaptive daydreaming is a fascinating phenomenon where someone immerses themselves in vivid, imaginative worlds, often filled with positive vibes. However, what’s not immediately apparent is how this seemingly harmless activity can be a catalyst for intensifying your overthinking tendencies. In…
Today I am going to explore a common phenomenon: why do you sometimes feel unwell after a long stretch of daydreaming? If you’re a maladaptive daydreamer, you may have experienced that feeling — after you’ve emerged from an immersive daydream or a…
Photo by AbsolutVision on Unsplash When you’ve left a narcissistic relationship, you’re even practicing no contact or the grey rock method, you may think that you’ve unclutched from the claws of your abusive Ex. But that’s not always the case because…
Imagine a scenario where you have a bustling social life, but you also have an entire universe of friends and experiences flourishing within your mind. This is the world of Maladaptive Daydreaming (MDD), where individuals immerse themselves in elaborate, sometimes…
Photo by Yann Allegre on Unsplash Boundaries outline what we can and what we cannot tolerate in life. When we have, understand and uphold healthy boundaries we have more freedom to live and express ourselves. It is so counterintuitive that you…
Why does it truly feel so distressing when you snap out of a daydream? While the dream itself is undoubtedly delightful, transporting you to an imaginary world where time can stretch into what seems like hours or more, it’s that…
Have you ever wondered why it’s so tough to stop daydreaming? People often try to quit this habit suddenly, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. In this article, we’re going to explore why it can be challenging to…
