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Maladaptive Daydreaming

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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The 16-Point Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale: How Do You Score?

February 23, 2024

Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) shares many traits with common mental disorders such as inattentive ADHD … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Maladaptive Daydreaming and Social Anxiety: A Two-Way Street?

February 22, 2024

For those immersed in the world of maladaptive daydreaming, spending extensive hours lost in … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Maladaptive Daydreaming and OCD: Is There a Link?

February 22, 2024

Given that both maladaptive daydreaming (MD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) stem from challenges in … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Maladaptive Daydreaming vs Reality Shifting: What’s The Difference?

February 21, 2024

Reality shifting and maladaptive daydreaming both involve deeply immersive fantasies and altered perceptions of … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
The three cognitive behavioral treatment methods for maladaptive daydreaming include 1) identify maladaptive thoughts 2) Exposure and Response Prevention 3) Mindfulness training.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Maladaptive Daydreaming

February 20, 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely regarded as the leading approach for treating various … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Maladaptive Daydreaming: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

February 20, 2024

Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) emerged as a relatively new condition in the realm of mental … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Maladaptive Daydreaming vs Daydreaming: What’s The Difference?

February 19, 2024

Indulging in the occasional daydream here and there is perfectly normal and can even … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Can Maladaptive Daydreaming Lead to Schizophrenia?

February 18, 2024

Both maladaptive daydreaming (MD) and schizophrenia are marked by a severe disconnection from physical … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Maladaptive Daydreaming at Night: When Daydreams Keep You Awake

February 18, 2024

While it may seem obvious, daydreams typically occur during the day. For most individuals, … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming
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Are Maladaptive Daydreaming and BPD Linked?

February 18, 2024

Maladaptive daydreaming and borderline personality disorder share a number of symptoms, traits and underlying … Read more

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