What Is Maladaptive Daydreaming?
6. Maladaptive Daydreaming and Depression
In some cases, the collection of symptoms of maladaptive daydreaming are actually associated with another condition altogether. One of the more common conditions that can lead to escaping into fantasy is depression. Though short-term sadness is common for people of all ages, depression as a mental disorder is characterized by intense, persistent feelings of sadness or a lack of feelings altogether. Depression can take many forms and vary in severity from one person to another. There are many causes, ranging from genetics to environmental factors and traumatic or high-pressure situations like college exams.
Depression is a serious condition that can impact your life in many negative ways. If you are feeling intense sadness or a general sense of numbness and are disappearing into your mind to escape these factors, it could be an indication that you are using maladaptive daydreaming as a coping mechanism for depression.
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