Maladaptive Daydreaming Test

Disclaimer: This quiz is for fun and should not be used to diagnose MD.

Maladaptive daydreaming is a behavior characterized by excessive daydreaming that causes problems in a person's life. It was first described in the early 1970s by Eli Somer, a psychiatrist who specialized in treating patients with trauma-related disorders.

The following quiz has 17 questions and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Please answer each question as honestly as possible.

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1How frequently do you daydream?

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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Almost always

2How realistic are your daydreams?

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Not at all realistic
Somewhat realistic
Very realistic
Uncannily realistic

3How long do your daydreams usually last?

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A few seconds
A few minutes
More than an hour
I lose track of time when I daydream

4What vacation are you dreaming of?

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5What do you typically daydream about?

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Other people or characters
Myself in different scenarios
Made up worlds or situations
None of the above

6Do you daydream more when you're bored or unhappy?

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Yes
I'm not sure
Sometimes
No

7Do you ever feel like your daydreaming is out of control?

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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often

8Do you think daydreaming is more important than real life?

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Yes
Maybe
I'm not sure
No

9Which of these cakes would you never imagine in your mind?

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10Do you find yourself getting lost in your own thoughts or fantasy world?

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Always
It happens
Rarely
No

11Were you afraid of your daydreams?

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I'm not sure
It happens

12Do you dream more during the day or at night?

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Day
Night

13How often do you daydream?

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Rarely, less than once a week
A few times a week
Every day
Multiple times a day

14How do you feel about your daydreaming?

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I don't really think about it, it's just something I do
It interferes with my life and causes problems
It's out of control and I can't stop
It's a fun hobby that I enjoy

15Choose the most unusual house

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16Do you think about your daydreams when you're not daydreaming?

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Sometimes, when I'm bored or trying to fall asleep
No, I only think about them when I'm actually doing it
Yes, all the time
All of the above

17Choose the most unusual animal for you

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Dumbo Octopus
Madagascar sucker-footed bat
Narwhal
Star-nosed mole