The Role of Momentary Dissociation in the Sensory Cortex: A Neurophysiological Review and its Implications for Maladaptive Daydreaming
Anney Roy,
Varsha Subramanian Girija,
Eva Kitzlerová
Abstract:Maladaptive daydreaming has been recently identified as a mental disorder and significantly relates to high levels of attentional absorption. As a form of spontaneous and self-generated mental process, daydreaming can lead to the disintegration of attention from the immediate external environment. In extreme cases, patients may develop maladaptive daydreaming comorbid with dissociation, experiencing excessive and compulsive immersion into vivid and intricate fantasized daydreams, leading to intense emotional i… Show more
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