While it has been linked to social anxiety or previous trauma, people may develop maladaptive daydreaming without any prior trauma.
How common is maladaptive daydreaming disorder?
The prevalence of maladaptive daydreaming is unknown6, but the condition appears to be more common among people with anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Over half of maladaptive daydreamers have a mental health disorder.
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.
