Maladaptive Narcissistic Fantasy Issues
Summary: Fantasy issues linked to childhood prosocial development issues, after breakups, review Stalker page. Hard to control the need, prefers to allow for maladaptive daydreaming. At the extreme, narcissistic daydreaming roles in a fantasy position of success without a connection the reality or work to achieve the goals. Different to being distracted or using imagination for the purpose of ideas and achievement.
Jealous, arrogant, no empathy for others, callous, shame, angry, passive-aggressive, aggressive, hypersensitive, socially awkward behind a false self-construct. Fantasy is linked. A disconnection wit the reality of the person’s life, wish fulfilment linked to not-so-healthy truth in childhood, and attachment from accountability when control is gained in adulthood.
AI Overview
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) and narcissism are linked, and some studies suggest that vulnerable narcissism in particular may be at risk for developing MD:
Vulnerable narcissism
A study found that vulnerable narcissism is linked to MD, and that shame plays a key role in this connection. Vulnerable narcissists may benefit from clinical interventions to help with their daydreaming tendencies and feelings of shame.
Grandiose narcissism
A study found that grandiose narcissism is also linked to MD, but to a lesser extent than vulnerable narcissism. For grandiose narcissists, MD may be a dysfunctional but effective way to reduce feelings of shame.
Prevalence
One study found that more than 66% of people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) could be classified as maladaptive daydreamers.
Treatment
Because MD can share features of a behavioural addiction, it may require a treatment plan that addresses both MD and the underlying personality disorder.
MD is most common in people with other mental health conditions or brain function issues, such as ADHD and anxiety disorders.
References:
Science Direct - Maladaptive Daydreaming and Narcissism
Discussing Psychology - Maladaptive Daydreaming and Narcissism: Exploring the Link
PsyPost - Shame plays key role in link between narcissism and maladaptive daydreaming
