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What is maladaptive daydreaming?
什么是过度白日梦症？
Have you ever sat through a boring class only to find yourself drifting into a daydream?
你没有有这样的经历：耐着性子上一堂无聊的课，却发现自己神游开始做白日梦了？
Maybe you've dreamt about lying in paradise minutes before it's checking out of a shift.
或许前一秒还躺在天堂，下一秒就换了个场景。
In most cases we daydream when we wish to be elsewhere but can't change the current setting or a situation just yet.
多数情况下，当我们想要却无法改变目前的现状时，我们就会做白日梦。
It sounds harmless, creative and fun, right? But too much of anything is always bad for you.
听起来似乎无害还很有趣，是不？但凡事过度就危险了。
Here's what you need to know about maladaptive daydreaming.
以下是关于过度白日梦症你需要了解的事情。
What is it? Maladaptive daydreaming is a term first coined by Professor E. Somer, it is a psychiatric phenomenon
什么是过度白日梦症？过度白日梦症这个术语是由索梅尔教授提出来的，这是一种精神病学现象
that can interfere with your ability to carry out daily tasks including your academics, work and other regular activities.
和你执行日常任务的能力有关，包括学术工作以及其他常规活动。
Professor Somer found that maladaptive daydreaming occurs in people's lives who have suffered from severe trauma,
索梅尔教授发现过度白日梦症会发生在那有经历过严重创伤的人身上。
as a result, they would daydream in order to escape their harsh painful realities.
因此，他们为了逃避痛苦的现实而做白日梦。
What's interesting about maladaptive daydreaming is that it actually isn't represented in the DMS handbook
有趣的是，过度白日梦症并没有写在DMS手册上
that psychologists often refer to in diagnosing patients.
心理学家经常参考该手册诊断病人。
However, some professionals believe it is a mental disorder that can severely affect the individual.
但一些专家认为这是一种会严重影响个人的精神障碍。
What are the symptoms?
过度白日梦症的症状有哪些？
People who experience maladaptive daydreaming often get triggered by real-life traumatizing events or mere reminders of them.
患有过度白日梦症的人会被现实生活中的创伤事件或无意的提醒而触发该疾病
They usually have very vivid detailed daydreams that contain rich and imaginative plots.
他们的白日梦中场景非常生动，还有大量的想象性情节。
You might whisper during these daydreams which can last for hours and affect your ability to finish tasks.
在做这些白日梦时，你或许还会窃窃私语，这种情况可能会持续几个小时，会影响到你完成任务的能力。
You might have trouble sleeping at night, too.
晚上或许还会失眠。
Maladaptive daydreaming can also coexist with other psychiatric problems including ADD, OCD and depression.
过度白日梦症还可能于其他精神疾病同时存在，比如注意力缺失症、强迫症和抑郁症。
Is there treatment for it?
有治疗方法么？
Unfortunately, there is no known treatment for maladaptive daydreaming.
不幸的是，过度白日梦症还没有已知治疗方法。
However, there are techniques you can use to reduce the symptoms
但有很多方法可以帮助缓解症状
such as avoiding potentially triggering people, places and situations.
比如避免那些可能会触发病情的人、物和场景。
There is also medication one can take to manage their daydreams.
还有药物可以帮助缓解。
Although maladaptive daydreaming can not be diagnosed yet by professionals,
虽然过度白日梦症无法被诊断出来，
we wanted to approach it with an open mind and enjoyed exploring it with you.
但我们希望用一种开放的心态去处理并享受和大家一起探索的过程。
We also included a helpful resource provided in the description box for anyone who may be struggling with dreaming.
我们还在下方为那些与梦境作斗争的伙伴提供了有效资源。
What other interesting facts do you know about maladaptive daydreaming? Share your thoughts with us below.
你知道哪些关于过度白日梦症的有趣事实呢？请在下方分享你的想法。
Also please be sure to subscribe to our channel for more helpful tips and share this video with others.
一定要订阅我们的频道，获取更多有用妙招并和他人分享我们的视频。
With your help, we can reach more people to spread awareness on the mind and mental health issues. Thanks for watching.
有了大家的帮助，我们可以让更多人了解精神和心理问题。感谢收看。
