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Maladaptive daydreaming may be a better diagnosis for some than ADHD, study finds

 ADHD in the News 2022-04-14


Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) may be a better diagnosis for some people than ADHD, according to a new study. MD is a condition whereby people slip into involved highly detailed and realistic daydreams that can last hours at the cost of normal functioning.

View Article: Science Daily, April 12, 2022




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