Reclaim Your Real Life.
Maladaptive daydreaming transforms a safe haven into a cage. We build the tools to help you break free and find beauty in the present moment.
It’s Not Just "Daydreaming"
We are former daydreamers. We know this isn't just a quirky habit. It is a biological loop your brain learned to survive overwhelming emotions.
Trigger
Escape
Crash
The Addiction Trap
The dopamine loop keeps you stuck because it works... temporarily.
1. The Biological Trigger
It starts with a feeling you want to avoid—boredom, loneliness, or stress. Your brain craves a quick dopamine fix to numb the discomfort.
2. The Dissociation
You enter the fantasy. In this state, your brain releases real reward chemicals. You feel loved, powerful, and safe. Reality fades away.
3. The Reality Crash
Eventually, you must return. Reality now feels even duller by comparison. Guilt sets in, creating more stress, which triggers the loop all over again.
The Path Out
Our scientific method replaces the loop with real groundedness.
1. Interrupt the Autopilot
You cannot stop a daydream once you are deep in it. You must catch it as it starts.
We Help By: Sending subtle "checks" during vulnerable times to bring awareness back.
2. Anchor to Reality
Willpower isn't enough. You need to physically ground your nervous system.
We Help By: Providing 30-second somatic exercises (sight, touch) to instantly lower cortisol.
3. Rewire the Brain
Repetition is key. Every time you return, you weaken the addiction pathway.
We Help By: Tracking "Return Reps" to build real dopamine instead of fake fantasy.
The App for Maladaptive Daydreaming
Your dedicated digital companion for breaking the cycle. Always there, always ready.
Personal Dashboard
Track your daily progress. See your streaks and stats over time with clear, simple metrics.
Check In
Daily status log. One tap to record your current state.
Somatic Exercises
A curated library of breathing, tapping, and grounding tools to help you disconnect from the daydream.
