Photo by Chandler Cruttenden on Unsplash One thing which will most likely happen after you’ve been discarded by the narc is your narcissistic ex may post photos or quotes about how happy they are now that they’ve left the relationship. You’re…
Photo by nikko macaspac on Unsplash One thing that will certainly keep someone stuck in an unhealthy relationship is having kids together. When you have kids together, the pendulum will always swing to staying in the relationship. Even when you’re deeply…
Many individuals often wonder when it’s the right time to seek help for excessive daydreaming, especially those who engage in maladaptive daydreaming. In this article, we will explore the importance of continuously working on oneself and seeking help as a…
The relationship between maladaptive daydreaming and creativity is a topic that often troubles many individuals. For those whose daydreaming has become an integral part of their careers, such as writers, artists, or fanfiction authors, the prospect of giving it up…
The question often arises: can childhood trauma cause Maladaptive Daydreaming (MDD)? To answer this, we must first understand the relationship between trauma and MDD. It’s important to clarify that trauma itself doesn’t directly cause MDD. Instead, it’s the emotions and…
Photo by Mateusz D on Unsplash Dealing with a narcissist can be incredibly challenging and exhausting, particularly if you cannot avoid them, or find yourself constantly defending against their manipulative behaviors. Narcissists tend to project their insecurities onto others, making them…
Photo by Sinitta Leunen on Unsplash Replaying failed scenarios refers to the act of constantly ruminating about or reliving a past experience in which we feel that we failed to act in a certain manner or we got hurt. It may…
For those who grapple with excessive daydreaming, self-loathing can be a heavy burden to bear. The intense negative emotions directed towards oneself can be overwhelming, leaving one feeling trapped in a cycle of self-criticism. However, there are ways to manage…
In this article, we’ll explore a common response among maladaptive daydreamers known as self-loathing. Self-loathing refers to a strong feeling of dislike and negativity towards oneself. It happens because of the big difference between their daydreams and real life. Many…
Photo by Tengyart on Unsplash “At least, it was not physical” is one of those initial statements we might tend to make when someone has been or is in an unhealthy relationship. In fact, before I started learning about emotional abuse…
