The researchers assessed the adults forinattentionsymptoms, MD, depression, loneliness, and self-esteem.
What Is Maladaptive Daydreaming?
In some cases, it can lead to anxiety,social anxiety, depression, and further dissociation.
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The study outlines three key differences between mind-wandering inADHD, and maladaptive daydreaming.
TheodorKatz N, Somer E, Hesseg RM, SofferDudek N.Could immersive daydreaming underlie a deficit in attention?
The prevalence and characteristics of maladaptive daydreaming in individuals with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder.J Clin Psychol.
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.Maladaptive daydreaming may be a better diagnosis for some than ADHD.
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