The Daydream Trap: A Search to Understand Maladaptive Daydreaming-and the Millions Looking for Answers

An in-depth look at maladaptive daydreaming—the rising mental health disorder that shines a light on our generation.

What if two percent of our entire population suffered from a mental health disorder you’ve never heard of? Though it's not yet formally recognized as a diagnosis by the DSM-V, maladaptive daydreaming has become increasingly well-known, with research underway in nearly twenty countries and hundreds of thousands of people sharing their experiences online. TikTok hashtags related...