Eli Somer
Aug 17, 20181 min
Stopping the runaway train: Research provides first steps toward treatment guidelines for little-studied “Maladaptive Daydreaming.” Almost everyone daydreams. However, daydreaming can become so intense and frequent that it impairs daily functioning, leads to distress and is a cause for medical concern. The first study to explore daily symptoms and emotions experienced with such excessive daydreaming reveals it is linked to obsessive-compulsive symptoms and increased negative emotions. These findings, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, offer hope of eventual treatment guidelines for those struggling to control their daydreaming. For the full press release click anywhere on the text.