maladaptive daydreaming

Maladaptive daydreaming - A mental health issue, when a person is extremely absorbed in their thoughts

Usually a coping mechanism for children with other mental issues, past trauma, abuse,mental healthy issues etc.

Some symptoms but note that this isn't offcial and is taken of the internet.

• Is not able to stop daydreaming or day dreams excessively

• has extremely complex daydreams
• has actual reactions such as face expressions due to their daydreams (conscious or unconscious)
• Has a strong/addictive desire to daydream
• Spends alot of time daydreaming, possibly multiple hours a day

As said this depends on the person and the severity of it.

Sidenotes: It's not an officially recognized condition despite it being one, but there are still ways to stop it.

Person 1: I feel like people should be more serious about maladaptive daydreaming.
Person 2: Agreed