Parallel Lives

We're back from our long hiatus! Dimmer and Halo talk with Karishma about what 'cure' might mean for Maladaptive Daydreamers. Hit all the notification buttons, we haven't pinned down a stable schedule yet.Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89YInternational Society for Maladaptive Daydreaming: https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publicationsArt by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Today Dimmer talks to Canadian psychologist and psychoanalyst, Susan Meindl about Jungian themes and Active Imagination. Q couldn't make this episode, but don't worry, he'll be back for the next. See below for details of Susan's presentation to the C G Jung Society of Montreal! Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On: The Role of Fantasy in Jungian Life A lecture by Susan Meindl  Friday, April 12th  7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (EDT) A short video clip about her presentation  https://youtu.be/w7bOW_Temg   Susan Meindl is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Montreal, Canada   Active imagination is considered one of the “four pillars” of Jungian psychology. There are, however, many naturally and intuitively entered-into mental activities which draw on the same human capacities as active imagination, but without an intentional therapeutic effect. For individuals with a strong capacity for imagination, fantasy life can be alluring, treacherous and for some, addictive. What happens when active imagination escapes the analyst's office and wanders around “wild” in the psychological world?  Jung was aware of some of the dangers, but he also felt that active imagination was a powerful adjunct to dreams as a way of connecting to deeper parts of ourselves, individuating and creating a living relationship with our unconscious. Please join me for this lecture and seminar in which we will explore some of the fascinating, and often revealing, aspects of fantasy and imagination.   Parallel Lives: Disorders and Delights of Fantasy and imagination A Seminar with Susan Meindl Saturday, April 13th.   1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (EDT) Information and registration links sites.google.com/site/cgjungmontreal Susan Meindl, M.A., O.P.Q., c.o.Psychologist/PsychologueContact me: susan.meindl@gmail.com514 261-0591Read my articles on-line: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert_bio=Susan_Meindl Here's the 'grass roots' paper Dimmer couldn't remember the name of. And Eretia's blog that we mentioned. Discord ISMD ICMDR Reddit Art by: SPFitzgerald Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnail by: SPFitzgerald

Today we talk to Maladaptive Daydreaming blogger, Ky, about fear MDers may have around "quitting" daydreaming. Ky's Blog The Daydream Place: for immersive/maladaptive daydreamers Link to Discord:   / discord   Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community:   / maladaptivedreaming   International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/... Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Q and Dimmer dive into the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: MD writing server: https://discord.gg/NvZmmukYsw Daydreamer Newsletter contact page: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/contact/  General Resources and Links: Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Maladaptive Daydreaming Center: https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Today we talk to fellow YouTuber LittleOlBee about the expectations that others hold for Maladaptive Daydreamers. I'm not even sure that's a good way to explain it but it's the best I can do. Bee's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgauOFQFcdrISHf7biOQA4g Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

This week Dimmer and substitute co-host, Karishma, chat with Hillary about how MD and hobbies intersect. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Today we welcome Halo back to talk about how MDers relate to reality. We touch on "dramatic irony", "true love" and "time". Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: MD writing server: https://discord.gg/NvZmmukYsw Daydreamer Newsletter contact page: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/contact/ General Resources and Links: Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Maladaptive Daydreaming Center: https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Part 5 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll be covering part 5, "Was it All Just a Lie?" with Lisa. The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/ Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com Send us fan art! The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu TheICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Part 4 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll be covering part four, "The Void" with Michael (Happy). The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/ Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com Send us fan art and topic ideas! The dissertation mentioned in this episode: https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/ws/portalfiles/portal/240545800/PhD_Haynes_RS_11470570.pdf The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu The ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll be covering part 3, "Are You There" with Liz. A message from Thomas: Hi everyone. My name is Thomas Renckens and I'm a Dutch documentary filmmaker based in Amsterdam. In 2020 I made a short documentaly film about MD - my graduation film from the National Film and Television School called "The Daydreamers". Since then I've been working hard to secure funding to make a long documentary about MD, and I was recently given development money from the Dutch public broadcaster for the project. As part of my research I would like to speak to individuals about their experience with MD through Zoom/Skype. Initially it would be for my own research but I might be interested in filmmaking with you for the documentary in the future. I'm particularly keen to speak to individuals based in Europe, but those in other parts of the world are welcome to get in touch as well. No requirements to speak English fluently. If you're open to speaking with me please send an email to: thedaydreamersfilm@gmail.com If you email me can you please make sure to include the following information: - name - age - location - brief description of your daydreaming experience, e.g. what do you daydream about, what triggers your daydreams, how much has MD impacted your life, etc. (feel free to share however much you feel comfortable with). I look forward to hearing from you. Best, Thomas. www.thomaswillemrenckens.com The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/ Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com Send us fan art! The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu TheICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll be covering par two, "What You Are and What You Are Not" with Mon. The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/ Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com Send us fan art! The Log Book Amazon https://www.amazon.com/MD-Daily-Tracker-Maladaptive-Daydreaming/dp/B09BCCB6FP/ref=sr_1_6?crid=36UZUPFB3ZT5Y&keywords=maladaptive+daydreaming&qid=1659556492&s=books&sprefix=maladaptive%2Cstripbooks%2C80&sr=1-6 PDF https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_eF0q7eLSCQ0HkZ9ciyV0pe3m3vO1gkQ?usp=sharing The App Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a.daydream iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daydreaming/id1608709937 So... it looks like Dimmer was mistaken, the entire treatment study is not yet available but here is a preliminary write-up on it (english abstract) and there is another paper currently under review. Herscu, O. (2021). Treatment for Maladaptive Daydreaming: A pioneering study on the development and evaluation of an online intervention based on mindfulness meditation and self-monitoring. Doctoral dissertation presented to the School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Israel (in Hebrew, English abstract). The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuTheICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Part 1 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll be covering "Fall of the Self" with Nymph. The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/ Somer, E., Somer, L. & Halpern, N. (2019). Representations of maladaptive daydreaming and the self: A qualitative analysis of drawings, The Arts in Psychotherapy. 63, 102-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2018.12.004 https://www.somer.co.il/images/MD/2019_art-MD.pdf The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuThe ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Here we talk with Liz about how we knew it was MD following a user request via email. NPR video Liz mentions: https://youtu.be/ckYSydGYKRU Smoking video Dimmer mentions: https://youtu.be/GGiNOzk0aNg Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Maladaptive Daydreaming Center: https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

In this episode we talk to Emerie and Pumpkin Queen about how Maladaptive Daydreaming and asexuality intersect in their lived experience. The paper Dimmer mentions in the beginning; https://somer.co.il/images/docs/2016_Bigelsen_et_al_MD_under-researched_Dx.pdf Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Here we talk to guest, Kayla about Maladaptive Daydreaming Crashes. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

In this episode Q, Dimmer and guest, Hilary, take the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16). This is part 2, part 1 as released May 1s 2022. The MDS-16: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/measures Somer, E., Lehrfeld J., Jopp, D.S., & Bigelsen, J. (2016). Development and Validation of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS). Consciousness and Cognition, 39, 77-91. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2015.12.001 https://somer.co.il/images/docs/2016_MDS.pdf Soffer-Dudek, N. & Theodor‐Katz, N. (2022). Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

In this episode Q, Dimmer and guest, Hilary, take the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16). This is part 1, part 2 will be released May 16th 2022. The MDS-16: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/measures Somer, E., Lehrfeld J., Jopp, D.S., & Bigelsen, J. (2016). Development and Validation of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS). Consciousness and Cognition, 39, 77-91. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2015.12.001 https://somer.co.il/images/docs/2016_MDS.pdf Soffer-Dudek, N. & Theodor‐Katz, N. (2022). Maladaptive Daydreaming: epidemiological data on a newly identified syndrome. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.871041 https://www.dropbox.com/s/03ng1r74ahhwkhw/2022-epidemilogy.pdf?dl=0 Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Today we're talking with Sinaeh about how to study with Maladaptive Daydreaming The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuThe ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Thumbnails by Jessica Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Today we're talking to Maladaptive Daydreamer, Pepper, and her mother Heather about discovering Maladaptive Daydreaming. Note* We had a little trouble with the end of the recording, kindly ignore any audio weirdness, apologies if it's distracting. The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuThe ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Thumbnails by Jessica Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Today we talk about the recent "I Spent a Day With" episode about Maladaptive Daydreaming on Anthony Padilla's YouTube channel. The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqqOeE20Grc The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ Jaynes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv2xTbLt4gsEkOfNnQU2GQ/videos The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu The ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Thumbnails by Jessica Art by SPFitzgerald Music by Illiasse

Today we're talking to Shae, who has been running a Maladaptive Daydreamers 'peer support' group on Zoom for the last year. A link to Shae's Discord which provides links to the zoom meetings: https://discord.gg/U3Qdr4AH9m The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu The ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

The paper: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/1/386/htm Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse Thumbnails by: Jessica

Best of the guests; Karishma, episode 2, responding to the question "How difficult was the decision to tell someone about your Maladaptive Daydreaming?" Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Best of the guests; Halo, episode 1, responding to the question "How does Maladaptive Daydreaming effect your life?" Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Best of the guests; Karishma, episode 1, responding to "Tell us about a moment from your life which would illustrate to someone how Maladaptive Daydreaming effects you." Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Best of the guests; Wolfie, episode 1, responding to the question "What are some ways in which the little things add up in Maladaptive Daydreaming?" Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Best of the guests; Halo, episode 1, responding to the topic of "What was it like to find out about Maladaptive Daydreaming?" Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Best of the guests; Abraham, episode 2, responding to the question "What advise do you have for Maladaptive Daydreamers in an unsafe position to talk about mental health?" Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Best of the guests; Karishma and Abraham, episode 2, responding to the question "What strategy worked best when telling someone about Maladaptive Daydreaming?" Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Here we talk to Anna, a therapist with Maladaptive Daydreaming, and explore her perspective on the condition. Stay up to date with the communities at the Maladaptive Daydreaming Center: https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Here are the articles Anna recommends sharing with your therapist: https://www.somer.co.il/images/MD/2020_Childhood_Trauma_and_MDFantasy_Themes.pdf https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12144-021-01546-5.pdf https://somer.co.il/images/docs/2016_Bigelsen_et_al_MD_under-researched_Dx.pdf Here's the international psychology today link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/counsellors?domain=content&cc=intl&cl=en Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Here we talk to horror narrator, Pumpkin Queen, about Maladaptive Daydreaming and creativity. PumpKinQueens channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PumpkinQueen and TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/pumpkin-queen Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Here we talk with guest, Bailey, about the MD short documentary "The Daydreamers", directed by Thomas Renckens. The Daydreamers Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_MQ9yA142Q&t=1s Call for participation in upcoming projects: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/comments/om9e4z/call_for_participation_film_and_book/ Upcoming screenings: Amsterdam Independent Film Festival | 19 - 23 October 2021 Athens International Film & Video Festival | 15 - 24 October 2021 New Jersey Independent Film Festival | tbc Brussels Independent Film Festival | tbc Thomas Renckens: https://thomaswillemrenckens.com/ Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

This episode we is part 2 of our walk through the 2016 study of Maladaptive Daydreaming with guest Taylor! Link to paper Somer, E. Somer, L. & Jopp, S.D. (2016). Parallel Lives: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Maladaptive Daydreaming. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 17(5), 561-576. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2016.1160463 Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jess

In this episode we walk through the 2016 study of Maladaptive Daydreaming with guest Taylor! Link to paper Somer, E. Somer, L. & Jopp, S.D. (2016). Parallel Lives: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Maladaptive Daydreaming. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 17(5), 561-576. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2016.1160463 Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jess

In this episode we talk to "Patient X", Jayne Rachael, one of the first Maladaptive Daydreamers studied and who continues to be a strong advocate for the community. Maladaptive Daydreamer with Jayne Rachael (YouTube) Overcoming Together (website) International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Art by SPFitzgerald Music by Illiasse Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about how MD might differ from non-pathological Immersive Daydreaming. (Proposed) Diagnostic Criteria for Daydreaming Disorder (MD) https://www.somer.co.il/images/MD/MD_diagnostic_criteria.pdf Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

In this episode we talk to three MDers about their experiences using Maladaptive Daydreaming as a self-soothing strategy. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by:Jessica

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about gender and sexuality in their daydreaming. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by:Jessica

In this episode we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about their thoughts on common myths about MD. Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y ICMDR: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research MDC:https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

In this episode we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers who have started up YouTube channels dedicated to MD. LittleOlBee: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgauOFQFcdrISHf7biOQA4g Mason Bright: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJpKROL5HRI-vA0J9U4ymQ ICMDR: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Guide to MD: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/

This episode was cursed! We were plagued by audio issues; the sound is all over the place and part was cut off at the end. If you can get past that it's actually a really cool episode, today we have two NON-MDers, who know near nothing about MD, on to shoot questions at MDers. Questions were not prepared ahead of time, this is all off-the-cuff. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about what other mental health conditions they deal with and how those may interact with their MD. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about their experience with overcoming MD. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about methods they've employed to manage their MD. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about going through an average day with MD. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about the things that prompt their daydreaming and what happens when this urge is triggered. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Cat: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/772153753645481995/808046893438861312/Polish_20200929_180230492.jpg Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about the impact of Maladaptive Daydreaming on their every day lives. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/565266586840308 International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about how media influences their Maladaptive Daydreaming. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by Jessica

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about what happened when they told friends and family about their Maladaptive Daydreaming. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/565266586840308 International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica