The act of consciously or unconsciously daydreaming various murder scenarios as inspired by the series, DEXTER. (A combination of the words "Dex" from the serial killer title character of the show, DEXTER and "daydream." Dexter daydream
Guy #1: (aloud to himself) Man...I'd need so much saran wrap for that, though.
Guy #2: What the hell you talking about?
Guy#1: What?...Oh, nothing. I was just DexDreaming.
Guy #2: .......
Guy #1: Dude! Just for fun. And besides, it wasn't about anyone you know. Chill.
Guy #2: What the hell you talking about?
Guy#1: What?...Oh, nothing. I was just DexDreaming.
Guy #2: .......
Guy #1: Dude! Just for fun. And besides, it wasn't about anyone you know. Chill.
by OldFuck July 10, 2015
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- Excessive daydreaming, to the point where one cannot, or has difficulties with, functioning properly in real life
- Purposeful removal of oneself from situations that interrupt, prevent or otherwise disrupt daydreaming
- Creation of various storylines within daydreams, usually filling the holes in one’s own life (arousal, feeling of purpose, heroism, a social life, etc.)
- Tiredness (often caused by preventing oneself from sleeping so there is more time to daydream)
- Inability, or hindered ability, to maintain focus on real life scenarios in favor of daydreaming
Maladaptive Daydreaming is often associated with other, official terms, such as depression, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia and more.
There is no prescription to take in order to solve maladaptive daydreaming. The best solution is to seek professional therapy. Therapy isn’t as scary as it sounds; they ask what the problem is, and then work with you to develop a solution. They will never judge you, and have several degrees on how to deal with these kinds of situations. If therapy is not an option, alternative solutions would be to create a vent for your ideas and desires to flow into (keeping a journal, sharing ideas with friends, achieving real life goals, etc.).
If you searched this because you think you have maladaptive daydreaming, please don’t ignore it. It can ruin your life.
- Excessive daydreaming, to the point where one cannot, or has difficulties with, functioning properly in real life
- Purposeful removal of oneself from situations that interrupt, prevent or otherwise disrupt daydreaming
- Creation of various storylines within daydreams, usually filling the holes in one’s own life (arousal, feeling of purpose, heroism, a social life, etc.)
- Tiredness (often caused by preventing oneself from sleeping so there is more time to daydream)
- Inability, or hindered ability, to maintain focus on real life scenarios in favor of daydreaming
Maladaptive Daydreaming is often associated with other, official terms, such as depression, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia and more.
There is no prescription to take in order to solve maladaptive daydreaming. The best solution is to seek professional therapy. Therapy isn’t as scary as it sounds; they ask what the problem is, and then work with you to develop a solution. They will never judge you, and have several degrees on how to deal with these kinds of situations. If therapy is not an option, alternative solutions would be to create a vent for your ideas and desires to flow into (keeping a journal, sharing ideas with friends, achieving real life goals, etc.).
If you searched this because you think you have maladaptive daydreaming, please don’t ignore it. It can ruin your life.
“I think I have maladaptive daydreaming....”
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Maladaptive Daydreaming is a medical condition in which a person will obsessively and uncontrollable daydream, this can be triggered from music, stories or nothing.
These Daydreams usually include: an idealised self, violence, rescue, capture, arousal, trauma, etc.
Most Maladaptive Daydreamer's have multiple worlds in there head, but all know that they aren't real.
These Daydreams usually include: an idealised self, violence, rescue, capture, arousal, trauma, etc.
Most Maladaptive Daydreamer's have multiple worlds in there head, but all know that they aren't real.
''What is he doing?''
''Just Maladaptive Daydreaming.''
''Just Maladaptive Daydreaming.''
by Mohatu the Nightfury August 20, 2017
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1. OOh i think boby is daydreaming about that girl sexy ass.
2 Where?
1. right in front of him
2. oooooo
2 Where?
1. right in front of him
2. oooooo
by Sahara Desert February 12, 2009
Get the Daydreaming mug.Teacher: Would anyone like to explain me this.
Kid says nothing
Teacher: you
Kid: what
Teacher: what were you doing
Kid: telling you to suck deez nuts.
Whole class laughs
In terms of reality the kid was daydreaming. Isn't clear and obvious that kids do this to escape reality.
Kid says nothing
Teacher: you
Kid: what
Teacher: what were you doing
Kid: telling you to suck deez nuts.
Whole class laughs
In terms of reality the kid was daydreaming. Isn't clear and obvious that kids do this to escape reality.
by One little hellian February 15, 2017
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Usually happens when you should listen to something deemed important by some.
Usually happens when you should listen to something deemed important by some.
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