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What is maladaptive daydreaming?

All about this unusual and debilitating condition

What is maladaptive daydreaming?
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23/06/2025 14:00 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Mental health

Do you ever find yourself lost in a daydream for a very long time? Perhaps even hours on end? Although it is not yet medically recognized, experts have a name for this condition: maladaptive daydreaming. It is unusual, potentially very debilitating, and researchers are currently learning more about it.

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