Maladaptive Daydreaming MD is a psychiatric condition that causes daydreaming and fantasizing so intensely that it distracts a person from their real life. Excessive Daydreaming disrupts daily functioning, including academics, work, and other usual activities. Are you immersed in reveries? Daydreaming can be harmless, creative, and fun, but excessive daydreaming can negatively interfere with your goals and daily tasks.

In our previous video, we talked about Excessive Daydreaming and what it is. You can watch it here:    • ¿Qué es la Ensoñación Excesiva? | Psy...  

Disclaimer: This video is made for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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References:
Somer, E., Bigelsen, J., Lehrfeld, J., & Jopp, D. (n.d.). The 16item Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS16). Retrieved May 15, 2020, from https://www.somer.co.il/images/MD/Eng...

Somer, E., Lehrfeld, J., Bigelsen, J., & Jopp, D.S. (2016). Development and validation of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS). Consciousness and cognition, 39, 7791.

Somer, E. (2002). Maladaptive daydreaming: A qualitative inquiry. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 32(23), 197212.

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00:00 Intro Channel
00:05 Intro Video
01:19 1. You are so caught up in daydreaming that you forget where you are.
01:34 2. You feel distressed by the amount of time you spend daydreaming.
02:11 3. You'd rather daydream than talk to people.
02:30 4. Excessive Daydreaming changes your perception of the world.
03:06 5. You can't control your daydreaming.
03:24 Conclusions and farewell