Maladaptive daydreaming often feels more entertaining and satisfying than reality, experts say — and that's why it can become a problem.
Maladaptive daydreaming is defined as daydreaming that is both very excessive and extremely immersive. It's"the ability to daydream in a very unique way, which is more immersive, fanciful, vivid, emotional, than most people," Dr. Soffer-Dudek explains, coupled with the compulsion to do it"excessively, to the point where it harms your life or impairs different domains of functioning.
Dr. Soffer-Dudek compares it to watching a soap opera or a movie,"but you're in the movie, so it's even more exciting." People with maladaptive daydreaming can spend hours in the daydream without wanting to stop; the behavior tends to become addictive. In her research, Dr. Soffer-Dudek has observed that maladaptive daydreaming also appears to be more prevalent among young people, though people of any age can experience it.
If you're wondering whether your daydreams qualify, know that Dr. Soffer-Dudek describes maladaptive daydreaming as a spectrum, with varying experiences between people. If you're experiencing maladaptive daydreaming, though, two things will always be true:Maladaptive daydreams often feature plots and characters that provoke intense emotions. People may even cry or laugh while daydreaming, and the daydreamer is often a character within the storyline.
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