Should you treat maladaptive daydreaming?

There is no official treatment for maladaptive daydreaming. In one study , researchers found fluvoxamine (Luvox) was effective in helping a maladaptive daydreamer control her daydreams. This drug is a common treatment for OCD.

Is maladaptive daydreaming rare?

While experiences of such vivid, active day-dreaming may seem odd to some, they're extremely commonplace for a lot of people — and, in some cases, depending on a number of factors like severity and frequency, may suggest a psychiatric condition called maladaptive daydreaming, or MD.