When you’ve experienced the shock of someone who was once your best friend or the love of your life becoming abusive, you may begin to develop a general sense of cynicism about life. It might feel like no one can…
Boundaries are the invisible yet vital lines that define the parameters of our personal space, relationships, and well-being. They shape how we interact with the world, and understanding the different types of boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy and fulfilling…
It’s human to need some level of approval and validation, and it’s a fundamental aspect of our social and emotional well-being. In fact, seeking approval or wanting to be recognized by those close to us for the great things we…
Today, I’ll be addressing the question of why you tend to analyze or create scenarios in your head about people you’ve just met. Sometimes, after meeting someone briefly, you may find myself analyzing and imagining scenarios involving that person. This…
Today, I’ll be addressing the question of how to seek validation as a maladaptive daydreamer. Finding that sense of belonging can be a challenge, especially when your family doesn’t understand what you’re going through. In many stories I’ve heard, it’s…
Today, I’ll address the question of whether your family needs to understand what you’re going through for you to heal or overcome your daydreaming. This is a thoughtful question, but the reality is that they don’t necessarily have to understand.…
Remember the advice you received from your loved ones or your best friend about your beloved or your knight in shining armor, how they seemed fishy or how something felt off about them. But you didn’t even bat an eyelid,…
Today, we continue with the third part of our boundaries series of articles, where we discuss what a boundaryless life looks like and highlight how the simplicity of having healthy boundaries in your life can help you build a healthy…
In “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” Robert Cialdini explores the concept of the law of reciprocity. This principle suggests that when someone does a favor for us or gives us something, we tend to feel a strong psychological obligation to…
Today, I’ll explain some of the effects of Maladaptive Daydreaming (MDD) on your studies. Let’s categorize these effects into various aspects. The first aspect is time. When you find yourself creating scenarios in your head or engaging in prolonged daydreaming,…
Today, I’ll address the question of how to deal with feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially for maladaptive daydreamers. One common struggle among excessive daydreamers is maintaining a social life and cultivating quality relationships. I’ve discussed this issue before because…
Today, we continue with the second part of our boundaries series of articles where we discuss what a boundaryless life looks like and highlight how the simplicity of having boundaries in your life can make things easier for you. Living…
