Useful Information
If you think you have MD, you can take the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale self-assessment here: https://traumadissociation.com/mds
The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16) is a questionnaire that was developed in 2016 to help determine if someone is likely to be experiencing maladaptive daydreaming, and their level of symptoms, although as a self-assessment tool it cannot provide a medical diagnosis. It is suitable for adolescents and adults (ages 13+).
Articles/Websites
ISMD – International Society for Maladaptive Daydreaming:
https://maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com/
The ISMD is a global non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) through public and professional education, raising awareness, community engagement and advocacy, supporting pioneering research, and promoting innovative therapies through professional collaboration.
The International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research (ICMDR):
https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
“Position Paper” Advocates for Maladaptive Daydreaming to be Recognized as a Dissociative Disorder: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/maladaptive-daydreaming-should-be-included-as-a-dissociative-disorder-in-psychiatric-manuals-position-paper/54F944C59CB77D9224E6BB78ADBCDF4A
People to follow/Forums
Reddit r/MaladaptiveDreaming:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
Maladaptive Daydreaming Disorder Support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/565266586840308
Videos
Treatment for maladaptive daydreaming (Eli Somer):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9ZXH1c87AU
Jayne Rachael talks with Eli Somer about maladaptive daydreaming research and treatment options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmQ1cSdxnrQ
Kati Morton – Maladaptive Daydreaming:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVqT5RxAb3E
Are You a Maladaptive Daydreamer? Here’s How to Quit! 1/4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um1KT4oU1x4
Podcasts
Parallel Lives:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/parallel-lives/id1552903769
The Psychology of your 20’s episode 242. The psychology of maladaptive daydreaming:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-psychology-of-your-20s/id1573710078?i=1000674385180
Between Good & Evil with Charlotte D’Alessio: What Is Maladaptive Daydreaming:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/between-good-evil-with-charlotte-dalessio/id1534253879?i=1000624074341