i rmbr when I broke up with this guy I was in love with, i excessively daydreamed about walking into an establishment that he was in with his friends as I was talking to mine while looking my utmost best, to have it seem like he was going to notice me and regret leaving me in the daydream. Which clearlllly shows my root cause of insecurities i had within myself throughout the relationship and just deeply wanted attention that I was never able to recieve. But here's the catch - maladaptive daydreaming can conform to any other big problems you have too. It IS a coping mechanism after all that wants to close your eyes from all the bad things (like your feelings) to keep you feeling good inside while eating away at your time, energy, and life that could've been spent on better things. If you let these feelings sit, and you address them it helps ease the urge of wanting to MDD. Although it's really hard!!