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The Mind as Refuge: Maladaptive Daydreaming Between Emotional Regulation, Dissociation, and Neurodivergence
Post written in collaboration with @luisazaccarelli_psicoterapeuta Introduction Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a clinical construct introduced by Somer (2002) to describe an intense, prolonged, and difficult-to-control form of imaginative activity, characterized by complex, narratively structured, and highly emotionally engaging fantasies. Unlike common mind-wandering or normative daydreaming, MD is associated with a significant impairment of daily functioning, interfering
Dec 20, 20257 min read


Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence: Here's Why They're Not the Same Thing
Post written in collaboration with @blueadhd In recent years, we have been hearing more and more about neurodiversity and neurodivergence, two terms that seem similar but which, in reality, refer to distinct concepts. Understanding the difference is essential to promoting a more inclusive and scientifically correct view of the human mind. The concept of neurodiversity The term neurodiversity was born in the ’90s thanks to sociologist Judy Singer (1999), who proposed to consid
Nov 15, 20253 min read
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