For some people, “maladaptive daydreaming” might be a more accurate diagnosis than attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to a new study published in ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

A new article in the Journal of Clinical Psychology (Theodor-Katz et al., 2022) recommends adding “maladaptive daydreaming” to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Proposed ...

Daydreaming, zoning out, getting lost in your thoughts — we've all done it from time to time, whether we're bored, distracted, or need a break from the real world. But have you ever had a daydream ...

Maladaptive daydreaming is a term that refers to when a person spends an excessive amount of time daydreaming. Often, this behavior may develop as part of a coping mechanism. This article will discuss ...

JAYNE BIGELSEN was always a daydreamer. As a young child, TV fuelled her imagination. “I would watch certain shows over and over… and I would create my own episodes,” she says. She found daydreaming ...