Maladaptive Daydreaming: An Escape From Reality

Maladaptive Daydreaming: An Escape From Reality is an honest and thought-provoking exploration of the inner world people retreat to when reality becomes too painful, overwhelming, or emotionally unfulfilling. Written by Kayla Wallace, this book examines the psychology behind maladaptive daydreaming, the intense habit of escaping into elaborate fantasies as a way to cope with trauma, loneliness, anxiety, heartbreak, and unmet emotional needs.Blending personal insight, emotional reflection, and discussions surrounding mental and emotional escapism, the book sheds light on a condition that many experience silently but struggle to explain. It explores how imagination can become a form of survival, the comfort of fictional realities, and the difficulty of reconnecting with the real world after spending so much time mentally elsewhere.

Pages: 402, Paperback, Independently published