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Mental health
fromMail Online
4 days ago

What daydreaming REALLY means... and why it can be harmful

Maladaptive daydreaming is a dissociative coping mechanism where imagined alternate realities provide emotional processing and temporary closure but harm real-life connection if excessive.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

What It Means When Your Daydreaming Goes Astray

Most people engage, especially when we are idle, in the seemingly harmless reverie of daydreaming. Letting your mind escape from the humdrum of your daily existence to a more pleasant set of circumstances seems not only harmless but, at times, necessary. Perhaps you're stuck in a long checkout line after stocking up at your favorite big box store. You've checked all your texts; your phone provides no relief.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

AI Induced Psychosis: Are Autistic People at Greater Risk?

AI may contribute to maladaptive daydreaming and help facilitate delusional content for susceptible individuals. Vulnerable populations may face increased risks.
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